Really great post.
So many of these threads turn into "Don't go to Summit, it sucks!"....well yeah, if you're the kind of guy who gets up at 7am to chase powder, owns a dog, and lives in an RV, it might not exactly be your scene. But, if you like to ride park, party, have access to Denver, and have the option to explore a number of very different resorts, Summit is a great place.
So much is made about the over crowding and the truth is most locals I know here structure their work/school schedules around skiing or boarding. For example, I work 40 hours between Thurs and Sunday, and am still able to ski AT LEAST Monday thru Thursday, often Friday.