Where can you ski in the summer?

will.mack

will.mack

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i wanna start saving some money to go somewhere in the summer and ski but i don’t know much places other than ones that are camps but i don’t have money for that. i know hood has their public park and i think whistler might and idk about like mammoth and that but ya. could you guys help me out and tell me where you can ski in summer without having to go to a camp. anywhere in north america or europe like zermatt or if zermatt is just a camp i am clueless and need help cuz the websites suck, thanks :)

**This thread was edited on Mar 13th 2018 at 1:44:28am
 
13903660:will.mack said:
okay thanks is there any places other than hood in north america?
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Beartooth Basin. It's been on my bucket list for a while.

Last summer I skied a couple days at Mt. Bachelor in July and it was super fun but I think they've only had snow for that like 8 times ever so keep your eyes open. Hood is fun but I have a Timberline pass all year so I'm not that stoked to buy a day pass but yeah I've never regretted it. I skied Palmer in August and on Labor Day last summer and both were very good days. Squaw will stay open if they have snow. I went there last June right before summer and it was fun. Mammoth is rad I was there on the Summer solstice and it was totally worth the drive.

Ski all year OP!
 
NZ/Aus, South America, Southern Africa

Other than hood, Beartooth basin for the lower 48. Also the woodwards and maybe a few other things.

I've never been to Beartooth but probably going for a couple weeks this year.Was going to go 3 years ago but they didn't open.
 
13903748:OregonDead said:
Beartooth Basin. It's been on my bucket list for a while.

Last summer I skied a couple days at Mt. Bachelor in July and it was super fun but I think they've only had snow for that like 8 times ever so keep your eyes open. Hood is fun but I have a Timberline pass all year so I'm not that stoked to buy a day pass but yeah I've never regretted it. I skied Palmer in August and on Labor Day last summer and both were very good days. Squaw will stay open if they have snow. I went there last June right before summer and it was fun. Mammoth is rad I was there on the Summer solstice and it was totally worth the drive.

Ski all year OP!
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thanks so much dawg!! appreciate the help
 
13903824:theabortionator said:
NZ/Aus, South America, Southern Africa

Other than hood, Beartooth basin for the lower 48. Also the woodwards and maybe a few other things.

I've never been to Beartooth but probably going for a couple weeks this year.Was going to go 3 years ago but they didn't open.
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thanks man :)
 
13903807:johnblaze said:
Save up and go to a camp in Whistler. Some of the most fun I have ever had. You will not regret it.
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i know it looks super fun it’s just a lot of money idk if i could afford it for a while cuz i just have a minimum wage job in summers rn. do you know if whistler has a public park in summer? it’d be nice to go there cuz i could stay in canada
 
13903997:will.mack said:
i know it looks super fun it’s just a lot of money idk if i could afford it for a while cuz i just have a minimum wage job in summers rn. do you know if whistler has a public park in summer? it’d be nice to go there cuz i could stay in canada
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Ya there is a public park but it's not great. You're still gonna need lodging and food, so camp is nice cause it's all inclusive.
 
Beartooth basin was the best experience in my entire life and I stayed there for just three days last summer. Several streams to camp by on the red lodge side of the pass, no cell service, and tons of stoked skiers and boarders. It was so easy to make friends and carpool up the pass.
 
13904174:johnblaze said:
Ya there is a public park but it's not great. You're still gonna need lodging and food, so camp is nice cause it's all inclusive.
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the public park was really sick last summer, way better than its been in previous years. dont sleep on it
 
Well Europe defently got a few glaciers with a park open in summer.We also got a few dozen of indoor skihals across all Europe, but most snowpark can't be compared to those on the glaciers, except Snow Dome Bispingen.​

Les Deux Alpes, France​

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Open from June 23rd till August 26th​

This has to be the most popular French Glacier in Summer. I've been her a few times with Easter, never in summer but a couple of mates do. It's a decent park in the French Alpes, the setup is clean and has a variety of lines based on your riding level. The only downside will be the weather, those bluebird days will transform the park in slush even before noon, so you won't be able to ski/ski long in the afternoon.​

Tignes, France​

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No available opening dates yet, but it should be from the start of July till the start of August​

Saas-Fee, Switzerland​

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Open from June 14th till October 31st​

Hintertux, Austria

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Open from April 6th till June 3rd)​

I've only visited Hintertux once (early autumn) but as far as I can tell the park is dope and the vibes are good. I'll would take a jacket with me if I wher you cause the park lays in the shadow till 10am - 11 am.​

Folgefonna, Norway

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[video]https://vimeo.com/173457727[/video]​
Open from the 3rd week of May till the end of July​

Snow Dome Bispingen, Germany

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Open from the start of June till the end of September​

The most interesting and biggest indoor skislope I've ever visited. Their park is just astonishing, so many different rails.If you ever plan on going there just go for it, you won't regret it. If you like thing crowded then the best moment for a visit would be during the Summer Park Opening or the Summer Feast.​

note: Damn, I hate formating

**This post was edited on Mar 14th 2018 at 2:50:32pm
 
13904273:chef_boyardee said:
the public park was really sick last summer, way better than its been in previous years. dont sleep on it
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Haven't been for over 15 yrs so I'm sure it's different.
 
13904270:chef_boyardee said:
the public park on blackcomb is one of the more affordable options out there
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i’ll be sure to check it out and that’s easier to get to for me cuz i live in canada
 
13904286:Bram.V.L. said:
Well Europe defently got a few glaciers with a park open in summer.We also got a few dozen of indoor skihals across all Europe, but most snowpark can't be compared to those on the glaciers, except Snow Dome Bispingen.​

Les Deux Alpes, France​

wpid-13-les-deux-alpes-summer-park-france-best-park-in-europe.jpg

Open from June 23rd till August 26th​

This has to be the most popular French Glacier in Summer. I've been her a few times with Easter, never in summer but a couple of mates do. It's a decent park in the French Alpes, the setup is clean and has a variety of lines based on your riding level. The only downside will be the weather, those bluebird days will transform the park in slush even before noon, so you won't be able to ski/ski long in the afternoon.​

Tignes, France​

cf0946a19c.jpg

No available opening dates yet, but it should be from the start of July till the start of August​

Saas-Fee, Switzerland​

SummerOpening17_Hero1.jpg

Open from June 14th till October 31st​

Hintertux, Austria

tom_3.jpg


Open from April 6th till June 3rd)​

I've only visited Hintertux once (early autumn) but as far as I can tell the park is dope and the vibes are good. I'll would take a jacket with me if I wher you cause the park lays in the shadow till 10am - 11 am.​

Folgefonna, Norway

​

[video]https://vimeo.com/173457727[/video]​
Open from the 3rd week of May till the end of July​

Snow Dome Bispingen, Germany

snowpark_bispingen_summer_sessions_2017_october_setup-13-1024x684.jpg


Open from the start of June till the end of September​

The most interesting and biggest indoor skislope I've ever visited. Their park is just astonishing, so many different rails.If you ever plan on going there just go for it, you won't regret it. If you like thing crowded then the best moment for a visit would be during the Summer Park Opening or the Summer Feast.​

note: Damn, I hate formating

**This post was edited on Mar 14th 2018 at 2:50:32pm
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thank you for this sir i appreciate you
 
The thing about the blackcomb summer park is it may not be as big, but there is a crap ton of stuff to do in whistler in the summertime.
 
13904431:andrewsmart said:
The thing about the blackcomb summer park is it may not be as big, but there is a crap ton of stuff to do in whistler in the summertime.
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okay thank you, i think whistler is where i’m gonna try to go
 
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