A million Ways To Die In The West

B_stan

B_stan

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Yoo, alright I'm trying to get out west this up coming season. It will be my first time out west. My old man has been out west and skied everything from powder days at Jackson to wet sticky snow in Cali. I know I'll be able to ski anything wherever we go. I just wanna know some of the best places to go.

P.s. I'm not much of a park skier. I might spend half a day tearin up the park on a 4 day trip.

P.S. x2 we are looking into Aspen-snowmass, jackson, big sky, and Breck.
 
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Yoo, alright I'm trying to get out west this up coming season. It will be my first time out west. My old man has been out west and skied everything from powder days at Jackson to wet sticky snow in Cali. I know I'll be able to ski anything wherever we go. I just wanna know some of the best places to go.

P.s. I'm not much of a park skier. I might spend half a day tearin up the park on a 4 day trip.

P.S. x2 we are looking into Aspen-snowmass, jackson, big sky, and Breck.
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Jackson is all-time man, definitely one to tick off the bucket list. Park is pretty mediocre but realistically you're not skiing park at Jackson.
 
Breck is pretty bomb, has a lot of diversity from park to glades to above treeline terrain... However, I've never been to any of the others named so take that with a grain of salt. The nice thing about Breck is that you can ski any of the other Vail resorts (A-basin, Key, Vail, Beaver Creek) around there with the same ticket. Plus where I live (Michigan) it's usually super cheap to fly to Denver since it's such a big airport but if that isn't a huge concern don't worry about it.
 
13464669:andeezymcd said:
Breck is pretty bomb, has a lot of diversity from park to glades to above treeline terrain... However, I've never been to any of the others named so take that with a grain of salt. The nice thing about Breck is that you can ski any of the other Vail resorts (A-basin, Key, Vail, Beaver Creek) around there with the same ticket. Plus where I live (Michigan) it's usually super cheap to fly to Denver since it's such a big airport but if that isn't a huge concern don't worry about it.
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breck is the weakest place on that list. how about you learn the other places first before you give him stupid advice. 1. jackson 2. big sky/aspen-snowmass (depending on if you want a fully on tourist vibe, or no frills ski vacation) 10. breck
 
Breck is ok. Aspen/Snowmass is way better. But you gotta pick either Big Sky or Jackson. They are truly life changing. I think I like Big Sky better given equal snow conditions. It's fucking huge. Jackson is huge too especially if you have some avi knowledge and gear. Best in-bounds = Big Sky. Best in-bounds + backcountry might go to Jackson. Seriously, not bashing on Breck, but it just doesn't remotely compare to Jackson and Big Sky.
 
BIG SKY!!!!

If you decide to ski Montana (which you should) def ski over on the Moonlight side. Lots of steeps of Headwaters / Challenger lifts, along with a few parks here and there.

I worked there last season, so feel free to hit me up.

Should you want to skip park completely (or like for the most part) and go for a smaller, family resort check out Bridger Bowl. You're gonna love whatever place you choose.
 
13464685:bob_dole said:
breck is the weakest place on that list. how about you learn the other places first before you give him stupid advice. 1. jackson 2. big sky/aspen-snowmass (depending on if you want a fully on tourist vibe, or no frills ski vacation) 10. breck
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sorry man was just trying to help him out based on my experiences. I went to Breck and had a great time, but I never said it was the best on that list.
 
Utah is a good idea. Flight are kinda expensive so take that into consideration but also the terrain you have assess to is insane. Stay in the foot hills (sandy is da best one) alta bird. Take a trip to Brighton for the park in da woods and to see our sport thriving.
 
13464646:Mr.Bishop said:
Jackson is all-time man, definitely one to tick off the bucket list. Park is pretty mediocre but realistically you're not skiing park at Jackson.
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Dang, we always go to JH for a school trip and idk if it's Cus our normal mountain sucks, but the park was amazing with all the stash features and stuff.
 
13464798:shin-bang said:
Dang, we always go to JH for a school trip and idk if it's Cus our normal mountain sucks, but the park was amazing with all the stash features and stuff.
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I meant more like in comparison to Breck or Key.
 
13464646:Mr.Bishop said:
Jackson is all-time man, definitely one to tick off the bucket list. Park is pretty mediocre but realistically you're not skiing park at Jackson.
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I went for my first time last year. Would have gone twice but my car broke on the drive up the first time. Spent 3 days there though. Place is awesome.

Also I was very impressed with the park. Wasn't expecting much or anything but it was pretty rad. I believe there are 3 stash parks if you like wood. Also their main park had some awesome flow.

Wall on one side then a hip on the other, back and forth with some straight jump options in the middle, then a toilet bowl at the bottom. IT was pretty ran.

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Tram to down rail

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I like wood

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Toilet bowl

I mean, there parks weren't maintained that well but I went very late in the season so it's understandable. Warm whether and the last couple weeks of some of the parks.

Can't wait to go back next year. I was smiling hard the whole time. Such a sick place.
 
Hoping to hit big sky as well. I hear great things. Going to visit kevtron in utah. Might throw on some skis and hit alterrr and shred some other places.
 
13464810:theabortionator said:
I went for my first time last year. Would have gone twice but my car broke on the drive up the first time. Spent 3 days there though. Place is awesome.

Also I was very impressed with the park. Wasn't expecting much or anything but it was pretty rad. I believe there are 3 stash parks if you like wood. Also their main park had some awesome flow.

Wall on one side then a hip on the other, back and forth with some straight jump options in the middle, then a toilet bowl at the bottom. IT was pretty ran.

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Tram to down rail

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I like wood

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Toilet bowl

I mean, there parks weren't maintained that well but I went very late in the season so it's understandable. Warm whether and the last couple weeks of some of the parks.

Can't wait to go back next year. I was smiling hard the whole time. Such a sick place.
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You're right, Jackson does have a pretty impressive park considering what you'd expect. Loads of fun. I guess I just didn't really think about it much because it snowed a few times while we were there. :)
 
13464819:Mr.Bishop said:
You're right, Jackson does have a pretty impressive park considering what you'd expect. Loads of fun. I guess I just didn't really think about it much because it snowed a few times while we were there. :)
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Yeah. The first time I tried to go was pow city. But when I finally got up was late spring. Would have checked out the parks a bit regardless but would have spent far less time in them.

Def impressed compared to what I was thinking but you're right. Not a place you would ever seek out for the park.

Hoping to go back this season when there's some deep pow.

I might buy a split board at some point.
 
Stay in Bozeman and you'll have easy access to both Big Sky and Bridger Bowl. Simply awesome skiing at either place.
 
Jackson Hole and Utah (some resorts) are super sick but holy shit the lines man. Just be prepared to wait in super super long lines for powder.

There is some absolutely top class terrain in the west for skiing but you are not alone on wanting to shred it. I live in UT, and last year gave up on the resorts. Too... many... fucking... people.

Enjoy your trip, just something to consider (if you care about lines)
 
13465193:loopie said:
Jackson Hole and Utah (some resorts) are super sick but holy shit the lines man. Just be prepared to wait in super super long lines for powder.

There is some absolutely top class terrain in the west for skiing but you are not alone on wanting to shred it. I live in UT, and last year gave up on the resorts. Too... many... fucking... people.

Enjoy your trip, just something to consider (if you care about lines)
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I live in the Midwest. Small resorts, lots of people, lots of bad skiers in the way. I've waited 20 minutes in line for a 3 minute lift ride. So what you might call a long line might not be that long to me.
 
13465262:B_stan said:
I live in the Midwest. Small resorts, lots of people, lots of bad skiers in the way. I've waited 20 minutes in line for a 3 minute lift ride. So what you might call a long line might not be that long to me.
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You might very well be right. Last time I was at Jackson it was an hour long wait just to get on the tram (not including the ride up). I might be impatient though I could only do three runs before I left to Idaho in search of greener pastures.

It's hit or miss though. Some days are better, some are worse. You'll enjoy it either way though.
 
13465273:loopie said:
You might very well be right. Last time I was at Jackson it was an hour long wait just to get on the tram (not including the ride up). I might be impatient though I could only do three runs before I left to Idaho in search of greener pastures.

It's hit or miss though. Some days are better, some are worse. You'll enjoy it either way though.
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On those days you just gotta stick to the other chairs though.

Most mountains have at least one chair that isn't beaten with people that has decent terrain. On busy days that's where I stay.
 
13465282:theabortionator said:
On those days you just gotta stick to the other chairs though.

Most mountains have at least one chair that isn't beaten with people that has decent terrain. On busy days that's where I stay.
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I tried man. It took just as long to gain as much vert as the tram as waiting for the two lifts to take you to the top. Locals burn off by noon so lift lines disappear but so does the pow.

IDK I'm a backcountry skier so whether it's 1 person in front me or 100 it's too long of a line haha. I've been able to ski a good portion of the Rockies but Snowbird and Jackson Hole have had the worst lines I've ever encountered.
 
13465290:loopie said:
I tried man. It took just as long to gain as much vert as the tram as waiting for the two lifts to take you to the top. Locals burn off by noon so lift lines disappear but so does the pow.

IDK I'm a backcountry skier so whether it's 1 person in front me or 100 it's too long of a line haha. I've been able to ski a good portion of the Rockies but Snowbird and Jackson Hole have had the worst lines I've ever encountered.
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I haven't skied there enough to know local knowledge on the lines but I'm not talking about just skiing the top. Sometimes the top is dead, sometimes the bottom, sometimes the left side, sometimes the right side. A lot of places have a lift or 2 with decent terrain maybe not THE BEST terrain but pretty good terrain with a very small or non existent lift line. If I can get 6 +runs in on a lift like that every hour, it beats waiting 45 min + for a run that might be a little bit better.

Idk, there could be lines everywhere, just trying to explain what I meant
 
Aspen, Big Sky, Jackson, & Breck? in one trip?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Just start there. And be thankful that you're part of a family that can do cool shit like that. I'd kick a puppy to have someone else pay for a ski trip like that.
 
go to vail for reasonable prices, cute boutiques, and lack of crowds. Also weed is now punishable by death there, so you will not need to worry about any of those bothersome stoner types.
 
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