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If cost is an issue, stay in Salt Lake City, rent a car and drive to whichever resort takes your fancy. Accommodation and food are much cheaper than at the resorts. If you want to go hair shirt, sleep in your truck outside Mammoth, scrub up in the Lodge and buy beer, rolls, ham and cheese in Vons.
@@67daltonknox thought you'd get it. Snow here is great man just messing cause the best resorts here don't have a good roads it gets too crowded. Depending on the day they shut down the canyon road
Yeah I went to both when they got 600 inches two years ago and Alta is just so much better for ppl who just care abt skiing and not nightlife and atmosphere as much.. we found some of the most amazing hidden and untouched pillow lines
Hey...I'm just stoked 2 of the resorts I was a Lifty at were in the top 5. Being The "Bird and Park City! I feel so blessed and was living the Dream!! KOOL-AID was HERE!!! OH YEAH!! =P
Does anybody know anything about Park City or Breckenridge??? Which ones is better ? Me and my girlfriend are going for Christmas but I need to know which is better or where is the best ski resort for like couples and non skiers 👀
@@kingalshammari8251 Schwietzar mountain - Idaho is amazing. Right now you can only buy season passes due to covid but normally you can get passes for cheap. The mountain is fairly large and the veiws are incredible. The staff is amazing and the the trails are perfect. You can ski both sides of the mountain, the backside being more backcountry and advanced and the front being your usual main run and branching trails with backcountry on the sides. You get a view of lake Pend Oreille wich is just stunning from the summit.
In the US we are extremely lucky with the quality and quantity of amazing ski resorts. I live in Tahoe so it is hard to argue about what is better when I have had so many days at the resorts and backcountry. I am grateful!!
I live 2hrs from Tahoe and my favorite resorts are Kirkwood and Squaw/Alpine. I think Heavenly’s overrated and “Flatstar only good for their terrain park. What’s your favorite Tahoe resort? Also what’s your opinion on Squaw/Alpine’s plan to connect both resorts with a base to base gondola? The Gondola would of course turn Squaw/Alpine into one huge resort with 6,000 acres which would make it the 2nd largest resort in the USA and 3rd largest resort in North America after Whistler and Park City.
@@evandonovan8410 I'm originally from Reno so i went to Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose every week. Honestly if lake views are what you want, Diamond Peak is a fraction of the price and way less crowded.
I’ve been to a few of these resorts and I still don’t know why mammoth Mountain isn’t on the list. It has 5 stars for craft brews, food, nightlife, and a small-town atmosphere. Holiday weekends are busy but aren’t overcrowded with long lines. Just my opinion...
@@corty8969 If you think Mammoth being cold is a reason that it shouldn't be on the list, all of the Colorado resorts, Big Sky, and Jackson are colder.
Crested Butte definitely should've been there. I go every year and its the same thing: no lines or crowds, great back country, steeps, and a great Colorado vibe yet it's an Epic resort so it has all the great benefits and incredible service.
Although The Butte is a quality mountain, it would be hard to pick which of the 10 on this list it would replace specially considering other mountains left off...Mammoth, Taos, Whistler/Blackcomb(should be considered in western No.Am)
One really cool thing about Colorado is that you have a choice of Breckinridge, Copper Mountain, or KeyStone. And they are all AMAZING. Mojo doesn’t know crap about skiing. Breckinridge is an amazing choice, along with KeyStone and Copper. My favorite place in my opinion though is easily Big Sky Montana
ehh they got some pretty good picks out there. Park City, Alta, and Snowbird are all pretty good IMO. You can't expect people who haven't skied to get it completely right. These guys put some good parks out there though...they just missed a few others since there are so many.
Skiing Gator haha yep it's pretty great. But tbh the traffic lately has been insane and can take 40 minutes to get from one side of town to the other lmao
I lived and worked in Breckenridge for a year, "affordable accommodations," is a bit of stretch. Maybe compared to Aspen or Beaver Creek. My only suggestion (to save a pretty penny), would be to stay in near by Frisco or Silverthorne. Also, are east coast resorts coming soon?
I’m happy that you put telluride on there. It really deserves to be on there. But Vail doesn’t deserve what they got. Telluride, although small, is super fun and has really kind staff and residents, that you will have a great time there. I’ve been skiing there ever since I was 2, and have alt of fun there.
Skiing since 2?? That's awesome holy shit. But tbh Vail and Telluride are both great! It definitely feels more personal and wholesome in Telluride though since the people there are regulars and really kind/helpful. Vail is still fun and amazing though!
The great thing about Vail is you can go there with a group of people from high expert to non-skier and there's plenty for all. The non-skier can shop till they drop(or the credit card max's out)
Ive been to park city and Alta/Snowbird. Park city is more family-friendly and gets much less snow. It's less steep but has waaayyyy better parks than snowbird. If your going just for skiing and you're proficient, Snowbird/Alta is soo much better. It's so much better skiing
You may not believe it but Big Powderhorn in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula is my favorite ski resort of all, and I am a retired ski writer. Here's why? A season pass for the cost of two lift tickets in Colorado. From 200 to 300 inches of snow per season. Snow is every bit as powdery as in the Rockies (really!). Dining out costs a fraction of Out West. For example, dinner for two plus drinks and tip will run between $40 and $50 at a really nice restaurant. Tons of modestly priced rental lodging, including ski-in, ski-out right on the slopes. Finally, never a long lift line, even on weekends and holidays. Not only that, you can vary your skiing by trying Indianhead Mountain and Blackjack Ski Area, each just two miles from Powderhorn. Match all this Aspen, Vail, etc.
Good selection and review. One thing, I find it difficult to think of Jackson Hole without mentioning nearby Grand Targhee and its powder runs and tree/glade skiing in the same breath. When I go to Jackson Hole, I always spend a day or two over at Grand Targhee. Some of my best powder days ever have been at GT. But big Jackson Hole, it has the majesty and variety of the two.
Agree, I actually like the vibe and lower crowds of GT better any way. I do love Jackson Hole obviously but people sleep on GT and I actually prefer it that way.
I have skied all of the major resorts in the US and Canada. This is a fair list - not really mine but fair. Top 10 US resorts (in no order): -Big Sky -Telluride -Crested Butte -Squaw Valley -Alta -Snowbird -Kirkwood -Jackson -Mammoth -A-Basin -Breck (if Alta/Snowbird are counted as one).
I have skied 5 of those but I have to take Telluride and Squaw since they were my second homes growing up. The end of the day ski down from Squaw high camp to the parking lot was always the greatest.
where's mt bachelor. and vail number 2- there is a reason it receives alot of critism. Telluride probably a bit small for number 4. Aspen, big Sky and park city should be higher up
@@karsonsylvester8507 Mammoth gets less than Jay Peak, VT? Lmao Oh and that would mean it also gets less than sugarbush, mad river, stowe, sugarloaf, bolten valley, and possibly killington. So it really must be worthless if ur right. Oh no ur wrong... they get 206.
@@karsonsylvester8507 huh 18/19 they got “495 and 16/17 they got “608 sure they get low years but it’s California. Did you know the city of mammoth lake has open container law’s? Gets fun if you know the right people. I’ve also personally have never woken up to 8+ feet overnight anywhere else. Also I’m a park rat and their parks always firing. But I can understand the dislike at the same time.
@@jakethoemmes993 Dont get me wrong i absolutely love mammoth lol, one of my favorite places and im local to targhee and jackson hole. Mammoth both those years had record snow though.
Sugarloaf in ME and Killington in VT are really the only mountains on the East that can get close to the west in terms of scale. Jay Peak VT and Loon Mountain NH are pretty rad too but they’re limited by size, you could totally ski every trail in a day or two there
I grew up in the west and have skied everywhere in CA, Utah and Idaho but never Colorado, I’ve skied Saddleback and Sugarloaf in ME and was really impressed with Sugarloaf. I liked Saddleback as well, this was before the closing and now, recent new ownership but it felt like your uncle owned the resort. Super friendly and personable and an ability to get a lot of great skiing in.
@@neutralsportsfan17 Hey David! My folks took us there every year on ski trips when we were kids in the 90s. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Much less commercial back then and really special. Still amazing today though. Take care!!
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Vermont definitely has the best skiing in the East. If people are driving up, go to Killington. If you’re flying in, check out Sugarbush, Smugglers Notch, or Jay Peak.
Skied many of these resorts in the past. Mammoth Mountain is one of the most comfortable and snow consistent resorts. Great views and easy access are pluses too. I dont know how the crowds are today?
@@randymarsh7252 Nah man I respect ur opinion but I have been to both and the big couloir on a sunny feb. day beats any run in the country. Also the vibes in big sky and the secretiveness of big sky beats jackson...
@@randymarsh7252 couldn’t agree more. Jackson is just so amazing I have to put it ahead of Big sky. Vail being #2 was hilarious though. No way it’s that high
Personally Vail is my favorite. It’s probably my favorite designed mountain. No matter where you are, there’s going to be many different ways to get where you want to go. Plus I love the town.
I am pretty sure last season Vail opened their bowls before Breck did. I think I am going to try to get over to Vail as soon as they open up their bowls. I really liked the skiing all season but I broke my arm 3.14.2022. I really missed out on some good bowl skiing..
I'd like to say the Tahoe and California in general has some of the worst powder known as "sierra cement" I've experienced powder in Utah as well and it is some of the best snow you'll find
Two different things. Powder is powder. The problem in California is too much sun. The snow melts in the day and freezes at night. After a few cycles of this, you have Sierra cement. So pick your time and go when snow is expected. No good planning 6 weeks ahead.
if you get to kirkwood or squaw on a powder day it's fucking EPIC. there isn't a place on earth that will ever beat Utah powder. Kirkwood and Squaw the morning of a fresh 2-3' or more when it's still 25F at Lake level? insane skiing
Its hard to argue with Jackson (formerly Jackson's Hole) Wy as #1, I started skiing there over 40 years ago and try to frequent it at least once a year. I'd have placed Vail near the bottom due to the lack of steeps, the long lift lines, and the crowds...not fun. You really need to to have included Crested Butte for its steeps, lack of lift lines and its economical cost. And lastly Big Sky should definitely be ranked near the top. Just the opinion of someone that has done them all over the last 60 years.
Yeah, and park city is too high. Im here right now, and while there are some hard runs, there is nothing truly challenging for me here. The really good snow and terrain parks makes up for it partially, but the lift infastructure is also atrocious
Not a fan of the long run-off at the base of Breckenridge. Haven't been there in 20 years, but I remember that the most. My favorite is Snowbird/Alta for pure skiing, and Aspen/Vail for the combo of nightlife and Piste. Aspen Highlands was great for the steeps and backcountry. Ultimately, you really can't go wrong anywhere in the Rockies, especially if you're from the Ice Coast.
Best ski resorts by whose standards? Vail, Aspen, Telluride, Steamboat, etc. are best is you want to spend $150 or more for a lift ticket, $300 a night for a hotel room, $100 for a mediocre dinner after standing in line for an hour or two. I'll take the little-known gems like Big Powderhorn in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula, where a vacation will cost about 20 percent of a trip to one of the western biggies, and where you get 200 inches of real powder most winters and where you can still find untracked powder days after a dump.
@@DudeNamedAdi Hear hear. Squaw is on the list, but squaw has always had this upper crust snob attitude. Not with everybody, but back in the '60s thru the '80s it seems the biggest pull was because of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Yes they have lots of varied terrain, but if you take the tram up top, most everything is intermediate, and the snow easily gets slushy due to low altitude. Yes, the snow in Steamboat Springs is far better. At Squaw, there are always more people than their infrastructure can support. If I'm in the Truckee / Tahoe City area I prefer Alpine Meadows. In the notes above, someone also mentioned Heavenly Valley. Well, Gunbarrel is a good run but only after a very recent snow. The top of the Nevada side has much better snow, but again, you are limited to a big intermediate area. And the crowds there are huge too, influenced by the casinos at South Lake Tahoe. I had to really try to find someone even mention Kirkwood on this thread. It is a 45 to 60 minute drive out of South Lake, south on 89 then west on 88, or about an hours drive up 88 from Jackson CA. The base elevation is considerably higher (2000 ft.?) than the Tahoe area resorts, therefore better snow. Granted there is considerably less infrastructure there than around Tahoe, but there is also considerably fewer people. Your breakfast and lunch will be well taken care of, but you better plan on driving to South Lake or Jackson for dinner. They do have some sleeping accommodations on site, but you better get reservations before you go. The Sierra Slush snow only seems to exist if the resort stays open into April or May. I'm now 63 and disabled due to a screwed up back, so I can no longer ski. Even so, I felt the need to suggest Kirkwood to those that don't know it's value.
Vail and aspen are the best in terms of terrain, size, weather, and accommodations. Yeah they’re expensive and crowded. That’s cause they’re the best lol. All are good though.
Have been to a big portion of the list. Jackson Hole and Telluride are amazing well deserved toward the top. Vail is highly overrated. Aspen is tiny but the people watching is great - take a drink every time you see a woman with a facelift or lip injections = drunk in 3 minutes. Park City isnt as good as Deer Valley but DV didnt make the list. All subjective though.
I guess they add them all together in Park City, bassicly Park City & Canyons are same resort, they have same owner, can ski both with same ticket, and even got a cabin to cross the mountain from one side to another, just Deer Valley is stand alone and being ski only.
Deer valley was the single worst skiing experience ive had in my life. I cant put into words my hatred for that place. No terrain parks, nonexistent steeps, horrible lift infrastructure, super icy groomers, super built up and snobby rich people
Mt Baldy in Sun Valley, Idaho like Rendezvous Mt in Jackson Hole, and Big Sky Montana is one of the Rockies’ premier winter vacations. A fabulous mountain in a town of excellent restaurants and night life, I am amazed that it was not mentioned in your list. Also, Crested Butte in Colorado is likewise a terrific mountain, especially for more adventurous skiers. Deer Valley, near Park City, also could’ve beat out the Breckinridge, as could’ve Winter Park, Co. But while those are arguable, Sun Valley is not: It compares favorably with Jackson, and is far superior to some of the Colorado references on your list.
The best ski areas are not the mega-resorts where lift tickets cost $150 or more, a hotel room is $300 a night minimum, and dinner with the family can cost several hundred dollars. No, the best resorts are the smaller ones that most people overlook in their desire to rub shoulders with the very rich. My own favorites include Big Powderhorn in the Michigan Upper Peninsula, and Pat's Peak in New Hampshire. A vacation at either of these two ski areas will cost about one-fourth the cost of skiing at Aspen, Vail, Steamboat, etc.
Aspen, Vail, and Steamboat, as well as most of the resorts on this list are either on Ikon or Epic Pass, so you can ski all of them for a couple hundred bucks all year. Tell me how much it costs to get a season pass at Big Powderhorn, Pats Peak, and about 12 other of your favorite small resorts. By that I mean a season pass to ALL of them, because thats what Ikom and Epic offer.
Skied almost everywhere in NA and theses on this list are way to typical. Too crowded, too little snow, too expensive and hyped. Aspen? No way! Breckinridge! Yikes so crowded... same for Vail. Telluride little snow! Utah good skiing but those close areas you will be sharing your vacation with peeps from SL and that’s not fun. There are much better places out there. However on this list Big Sky is one of the best IMO with lots of terrain, good snow, small crowds but it’s getting more expensive and more crowded but still a great place (Bozeman getting to hide) Only issue is it’s owned by the Boyne family and they don’t have there act together some times.
Sorry buddy but East coast mountains just don’t stand up to the west. The Rockies, which include Colorado and Utah, are the best mountains in the nation. They choose the name brand resorts instead of actually great ones. Some are great but most aren’t. Utah is known for having the best snow. Hence best ski resorts and a lot of them.
I need to ski Jackson Hole and Aspen. To think I had them on my season pass two years ago and didn't even use it... Def wasn't a bad video, yep Vail lacks some steeps. Whistler is kind of out because the snow is too heavy, but the resort town itself is top tier (Vail, Aspen, Telluride, maybe even the best)
Be aware that the Little Cottonwood Canyon road has 4 wheel drive , snow tire or chains required on snow days. The local sheriffs check at mouth of the canyon road. Be prepared to wait for road to closed while Avalanche work is in progress. The road can close during the day due Avalanche. Even if you are already at Alta Snowbird they my go into Inter Lodge mode and everyone is required to stay inside because of high Avalanche danger. On powder days expect the lifts to be delayed until Ski Patrol finishes checking the resort section by section. The more snow the less terrain due to increased danger. Don’t expect grooming on powder days and it will get all tracked out and bumped out especially on trails leading to lifts. Alta Snowbird can require skills in deep variety of snow conditions. Go to Park City or Deer Valley for nice grooming.
It's much cheaper to ski in ski resorts around salt lake city because you can stay in the city and take free ski shuttles to the resorts if you are IKon pass holder.
U forgot beaver creek been to vail and beaver creek, beaver creek Colorado was way better. It had better snow, better trails, more family friendly, and more fun. Has a wide range of slopes differing across the mountain. You have your little fun greens like red Buffalo all the way up to the rose bowl which is a blue or even up to blacks and double blacks.
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Hash Brown this comment made no sense, but the video was probably bad cause this guy/ team had never really had much experience with these resorts and don’t have a right to make this video
Skyler Burns how tf did that comment not make sense to you? unless you have a 2nd grade reading level, it’s pretty clear what hes trying to explain that its more beginner friendly. before trying to sound smart, you should just not.
I do believe that most if not all of these resorts are owned by the same group. It seems more like a best of the west, but only within one holding group’s properties. East Coast not mentioned at all. Washington, Oregon and Alaska all missing. Hidden gem for all serious riders: Arctic Valley in Anchorage, AK. Views, space, technical terrain, NO crowds!
@@RobertMJohnson Crusty, wind lipped, hard packed predominantly. It can be technical in spots. Really old chairs, and a poma lift. No trees, you can see straight into downtown Anchorage from the mountains. The vibe there is perfect though. Everyone on the piste, wants to be there, and it’s an atmosphere of family on the hill. It shouldn’t be as fun as it is… but it is.
One of The only type of life style where people are out door more than indoor meeting people and socializing and not spending all day on there tv screen's
Ok selection but I wish you had included BC, but I guess you'd have to remove a few Colorado resorts. Whistler, Revelstoke, and Kicking Horse are better than many on this list.
I have a few opinions to state: First of all, Park City is absolutely not above Alta and Snowbird. Secondly, you mention Park City, but not Deer Valley? Then have the audacity to show a Deer Valley lodge for Park City. Thirdly, Mammoth or Sun Valley should've been included within this list. Overall, I have only skied Jackson Hole, Deer Valley, Park City, and Mammoth so I cannot completely have opinions on the resorts your have chosen. I most definitely think that Jackson Hole should be in first place and I praise you for that. However, I would like to just state some opinions on the convenience of Utah versus Wyoming, California, or Colorado. Utah (specifically Deer Valley, Alta, Snowbird, Park City), offers easy access to wherever you're staying. It's max 35-45 minutes from the Salt Lake City Airport to some of the best ski resorts within Utah in my personal opinion (which include Park City, Deer Valley, Alta, Snowbird). You can easily rent a car to travel there and although the ticket prices and food prices are expensive, what ski resort doesn't have expensive lift tickets and food items? Additionally, the rental properties around those resorts that I stated aren't on the most expensive side. The ski resorts are max 5 minutes to the towns for easy in swift access. Wyoming (specifically Jackson Hole), is a difficulty attempting to get too due to the far distances between everything. The airport is about one hour away from the ski mountain, the ski mountain is about thirty minutes from the main town, and when you rent a house in those areas it can be extremely expensive for some people. There's expensive lift tickets and food at Jackson Hole, which I said previously is expected at any ski resort in my personal opinion. California (specifically Mammoth), is pretty far away from where the main area cities are of California. Meaning, most people don't really live near where Mammoth is located (well at least since I live in Los Angeles), it can be an extra difficulty attempting to get to the location of Mammoth. However, the town is near Mammoth Mountain and the hotel offers pretty good deals (a lot of bank for the buck). Once again, expensive lift tickets and food, but once again that is to be expected. Colorado I can't say much of since I haven't been there yet. However, I am going to Vail in roughly three months for a ski trip with some friends and I will update this at the end of this. In conclusion, I personally recommend Utah (specifically Deer Valley, Park City, Snowbird, Alta) due to the easy access to the ski mountains with amazing resorts and towns close by. From my previous experiences, the planning and organization of a trip to one of these resorts is very minimal. I can't say much because I am only 12 and I am not aware of the financial difficulties it takes to make a trip like this happen. But from what I know and what I personally think, I hope this can assist you on making the right decision for your next ski adventure.
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Brecenridge is good but I do not think it desires number 1. Number one should be Jackson hole
I love it
Jackson Hole: only 133 trails
Me: cries in east coast
Me in Connecticut at powder ridge which is just a big hill
At least we got snowshoe
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trust me Jackson sucks. If you love a bunch of snobs, crowded lift lines, and terrible parking, then by all means go there.
Lol my east coast resorts have 135 and 165 trails
If cost is an issue, stay in Salt Lake City, rent a car and drive to whichever resort takes your fancy. Accommodation and food are much cheaper than at the resorts. If you want to go hair shirt, sleep in your truck outside Mammoth, scrub up in the Lodge and buy beer, rolls, ham and cheese in Vons.
Don't listen to this guy. Slc is horrible don't come here 🙄
@@keepingitmellow. Then why are you there?
@@67daltonknox thought you'd get it. Snow here is great man just messing cause the best resorts here don't have a good roads it gets too crowded. Depending on the day they shut down the canyon road
The truck gets real cold at night and covered with frozen condensation in the morning. Ask me how I know.
Vail at number 2? You can tell these people have never been skiing before. Vail is way too crowded, way too expensive, and has way too many rules.
They're putting them in that order for commercial appeal bullshit
Alta is number 1 obvious
Vail sucks this year with their reservation system
For sure crested butte is way better
I know. For beaver creek being right near Vail it is totally crazy. Beaver creek has less people and better conditions and runs.
Imagine putting park city above Alta and the bird
Yeah I went to both when they got 600 inches two years ago and Alta is just so much better for ppl who just care abt skiing and not nightlife and atmosphere as much.. we found some of the most amazing hidden and untouched pillow lines
Snowbird is my #1.
This list is just wonky. Targhee isn’t even on this list and we all know the bird is way better the PC.
Hey...I'm just stoked 2 of the resorts I was a Lifty at were in the top 5. Being The "Bird and Park City! I feel so blessed and was living the Dream!! KOOL-AID was HERE!!! OH YEAH!! =P
Does anybody know anything about Park City or Breckenridge??? Which ones is better ? Me and my girlfriend are going for Christmas but I need to know which is better or where is the best ski resort for like couples and non skiers 👀
Thanks for keeping all the good resorts off this list 👍
What are the good ones? Because I don’t really have much experience lol
@@kingalshammari8251 Schwietzar mountain - Idaho is amazing. Right now you can only buy season passes due to covid but normally you can get passes for cheap. The mountain is fairly large and the veiws are incredible. The staff is amazing and the the trails are perfect. You can ski both sides of the mountain, the backside being more backcountry and advanced and the front being your usual main run and branching trails with backcountry on the sides. You get a view of lake Pend Oreille wich is just stunning from the summit.
Don’t sleep on the East
That's funny.
Taos
In the US we are extremely lucky with the quality and quantity of amazing ski resorts. I live in Tahoe so it is hard to argue about what is better when I have had so many days at the resorts and backcountry. I am grateful!!
I live 2hrs from Tahoe and my favorite resorts are Kirkwood and Squaw/Alpine. I think Heavenly’s overrated and “Flatstar only good for their terrain park. What’s your favorite Tahoe resort? Also what’s your opinion on Squaw/Alpine’s plan to connect both resorts with a base to base gondola? The Gondola would of course turn Squaw/Alpine into one huge resort with 6,000 acres which would make it the 2nd largest resort in the USA and 3rd largest resort in North America after Whistler and Park City.
You probably already know this but the locals call Northstar Flatstar because the resort doesn’t have any real steep terrain
cost wise it seems you are not that lucky though, at least comparing to European prices
@@evandonovan8410 I'm originally from Reno so i went to Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose every week. Honestly if lake views are what you want, Diamond Peak is a fraction of the price and way less crowded.
Snowbird and Alta individually could be top 4 picks. Put together as 1 and still at #6?? Cmon now:)
where's Brighton
@@pablo_farted5234 brighton has nonexistent steeps
@@elaboratelymcc9038 nah
Thanks for not mentioning the “actually good resorts” lol. All those big name resorts are crowded and over hyped.
So true!
Small local hills are best. I have skied most here and a couple are generally uncrowded but most are as you say, overhyped and overcrowded.
Maybe get off the groomers and go find some trees. A lot of the high end resorts are only crowded on the main runs
@@jamesdunn2214 That is why I ski the east
@@duckyboi3922 There are many small areas out west too.
I’ve been to a few of these resorts and I still don’t know why mammoth Mountain isn’t on the list. It has 5 stars for craft brews, food, nightlife, and a small-town atmosphere. Holiday weekends are busy but aren’t overcrowded with long lines. Just my opinion...
Seriously. Clearly, these folks are biased against Mammoth Mountain.
Because California blows
I feel the same way about aleyska ski resort, but then again, it is very isolated.
Definitely expected Mammoth to be on the list.
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@@corty8969 If you think Mammoth being cold is a reason that it shouldn't be on the list, all of the Colorado resorts, Big Sky, and Jackson are colder.
The only problem with mammoth is they get so many people year round most places to stay are rundown and smell of mildew.
Let's get one thing right. Snowbird and Jackson Hole are the top two "Skiers" mountains in North America.
Especially if you love crowds.
I thought that as well until I went to Telluride- WOW!
Agreed. Taos and Aspen Highlands ain't shabby either.
Crested Butte definitely should've been there. I go every year and its the same thing: no lines or crowds, great back country, steeps, and a great Colorado vibe yet it's an Epic resort so it has all the great benefits and incredible service.
Although The Butte is a quality mountain, it would be hard to pick which of the 10 on this list it would replace specially considering other mountains left off...Mammoth, Taos, Whistler/Blackcomb(should be considered in western No.Am)
Shh, don’t tell anyone.
One really cool thing about Colorado is that you have a choice of Breckinridge, Copper Mountain, or KeyStone. And they are all AMAZING. Mojo doesn’t know crap about skiing. Breckinridge is an amazing choice, along with KeyStone and Copper. My favorite place in my opinion though is easily Big Sky Montana
ehh they got some pretty good picks out there. Park City, Alta, and Snowbird are all pretty good IMO. You can't expect people who haven't skied to get it completely right. These guys put some good parks out there though...they just missed a few others since there are so many.
Not only are they amazing but they're all within 25 minutes of one another. -a happy silverthorne resident
You forgot A-basin & Loveland in that same area
@@RedemptioINN - lucky bastard! LOL
Skiing Gator haha yep it's pretty great. But tbh the traffic lately has been insane and can take 40 minutes to get from one side of town to the other lmao
That snowbird is #6 is disgusting 😂😡
As a resort. Not just the mountain.
Why
Bird is #1
When i went to snowbird it was icy :(
"It might not be quite mammoth.." 05:44. I see what you did there.
MAMMOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mammoth should’ve been on the list
I lived and worked in Breckenridge for a year, "affordable accommodations," is a bit of stretch. Maybe compared to Aspen or Beaver Creek. My only suggestion (to save a pretty penny), would be to stay in near by Frisco or Silverthorne. Also, are east coast resorts coming soon?
Now there's an idea!
No chance east coast resorts could ever make a best resorts list
Unless you like to shred on ice I don’t think the east coast would be ideal
@@fvictor77 No.
They have produced more olympic skiers.
@@bryantr.7787 Its not all ice. Multiple resorts get over 300 yearly inches
I’m happy that you put telluride on there. It really deserves to be on there. But Vail doesn’t deserve what they got. Telluride, although small, is super fun and has really kind staff and residents, that you will have a great time there. I’ve been skiing there ever since I was 2, and have alt of fun there.
Skiing since 2?? That's awesome holy shit. But tbh Vail and Telluride are both great! It definitely feels more personal and wholesome in Telluride though since the people there are regulars and really kind/helpful. Vail is still fun and amazing though!
@@greg7402 yeah its crazy. vail is pretty cool. but telluride is hard to beat lol
The great thing about Vail is you can go there with a group of people from high expert to non-skier and there's plenty for all. The non-skier can shop till they drop(or the credit card max's out)
Ive been to park city and Alta/Snowbird. Park city is more family-friendly and gets much less snow. It's less steep but has waaayyyy better parks than snowbird. If your going just for skiing and you're proficient, Snowbird/Alta is soo much better. It's so much better skiing
+1 for Big Sky being on the list
You may not believe it but Big Powderhorn in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula is my favorite ski resort of all, and I am a retired ski writer. Here's why? A season pass for the cost of two lift tickets in Colorado. From 200 to 300 inches of snow per season. Snow is every bit as powdery as in the Rockies (really!). Dining out costs a fraction of Out West. For example, dinner for two plus drinks and tip will run between $40 and $50 at a really nice restaurant. Tons of modestly priced rental lodging, including ski-in, ski-out right on the slopes. Finally, never a long lift line, even on weekends and holidays. Not only that, you can vary your skiing by trying Indianhead Mountain and Blackjack Ski Area, each just two miles from Powderhorn. Match all this Aspen, Vail, etc.
Good selection and review. One thing, I find it difficult to think of Jackson Hole without mentioning nearby Grand Targhee and its powder runs and tree/glade skiing in the same breath. When I go to Jackson Hole, I always spend a day or two over at Grand Targhee. Some of my best powder days ever have been at GT. But big Jackson Hole, it has the majesty and variety of the two.
Any real skier simply knows J-Hole and GT are simply the best.
Agree, I actually like the vibe and lower crowds of GT better any way. I do love Jackson Hole obviously but people sleep on GT and I actually prefer it that way.
@@funkfarmer7125 yeah, that’s way it needs to stay
The only issue with Jax, is the dearth of easier terrain for the majority of skiers.
GT is
exactly my thought. When I went to GT the powder was incredible
I have skied all of the major resorts in the US and Canada. This is a fair list - not really mine but fair. Top 10 US resorts (in no order):
-Big Sky
-Telluride
-Crested Butte
-Squaw Valley
-Alta
-Snowbird
-Kirkwood
-Jackson
-Mammoth
-A-Basin
-Breck (if Alta/Snowbird are counted as one).
I have skied 5 of those but I have to take Telluride and Squaw since they were my second homes growing up. The end of the day ski down from Squaw high camp to the parking lot was always the greatest.
Yes to Kirkwood
a good list to keep most skiers away from the true hidden gems.
Gives us the true gems 🥺🙏
What do you mean
Nah big Sky is a hidden gem
@@melissapiazzardi6448 pow mow
Bull
where's mt bachelor. and vail number 2- there is a reason it receives alot of critism. Telluride probably a bit small for number 4. Aspen, big Sky and park city should be higher up
Disregard price Aspen is 1 or 2. Jackson Hole gets more snow but Aspen is double in size. I would say those are top 2.
That fact that mammoth isn’t on here, makes me not take this list seriously
Agreed.
Mammoth only gets 230 inches annually..... Most of these on the list get 300-500. Mammoth is good for California, not Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming
@@karsonsylvester8507 Mammoth gets less than Jay Peak, VT?
Lmao
Oh and that would mean it also gets less than sugarbush, mad river, stowe, sugarloaf, bolten valley, and possibly killington.
So it really must be worthless if ur right.
Oh no ur wrong... they get 206.
@@karsonsylvester8507 huh 18/19 they got “495 and 16/17 they got “608 sure they get low years but it’s California. Did you know the city of mammoth lake has open container law’s? Gets fun if you know the right people. I’ve also personally have never woken up to 8+ feet overnight anywhere else. Also I’m a park rat and their parks always firing. But I can understand the dislike at the same time.
@@jakethoemmes993 Dont get me wrong i absolutely love mammoth lol, one of my favorite places and im local to targhee and jackson hole. Mammoth both those years had record snow though.
Sugarloaf in ME and Killington in VT are really the only mountains on the East that can get close to the west in terms of scale. Jay Peak VT and Loon Mountain NH are pretty rad too but they’re limited by size, you could totally ski every trail in a day or two there
Forgot Sunday river ME.
I grew up in the west and have skied everywhere in CA, Utah and Idaho but never Colorado, I’ve skied Saddleback and Sugarloaf in ME and was really impressed with Sugarloaf. I liked Saddleback as well, this was before the closing and now, recent new ownership but it felt like your uncle owned the resort. Super friendly and personable and an ability to get a lot of great skiing in.
Idk, I'd say Okemo is pretty close as well.
Jay Peak! One of my faves when I lived in VT. Small crowds. Excellent terrain.
I worked at Breckenridge Ski Resort in the 18-19 season. Amazing city, I miss it very much
Liked for praising Jackson Hole
Disliked for leaving out Mammoth and Sun Valley
Definitely.
Mammoth used to be awesome now its too expensive crowded nightmare.
Im NOT going to tell you about my favorite resort because I dont want it to get busy and ruined. Stay stoked!!!
Less than a thousand people would even care about this comment,and even less would actually plan to go there
@@kat.6536 you seem fun
@@paulthompson6745 haha what's this guys deal
Shout out to my Copper Mountain People, especially of you were there in the 90'! 🖤🤘
That's where I learned to ski as a kid in the 90s.. I love Copper.
@@neutralsportsfan17 Hey David! My folks took us there every year on ski trips when we were kids in the 90s. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Much less commercial back then and really special. Still amazing today though. Take care!!
Been to copper, but never skied
im glad you did not mention my favorite mountains LOL
A basin?
I went to Jackson hole and it was amazing
My grandparents live there so I am blessed
Pray this prayer to be saved plz, Dear God I know I am a sinner but I believe Jesus died for my sins, I repent of my sins, I accept Jesus as my personal lord and savior in Jesus name AMEN!!
Jackson is only good if it snows. if it doesn't it's a wasted trip
Vermont definitely has the best skiing in the East. If people are driving up, go to Killington. If you’re flying in, check out Sugarbush, Smugglers Notch, or Jay Peak.
I know for a fact he didn't call breck "affordable"
Well, Ive skiid 5/10 on this list. Alta, Breck., Park City, Squaw and Vail. My boys are skiing Park City right now in fact. Jacksonville Fl .
I have skied many US resorts and found Winter Park is way under appreciated and under rated
winter park has some really rough runs I skied for a club there
I agree. Winter Park and A Basin are where the locals go. Also good back country skiing at Berthoud Pass.
Before even watching the video, I thought that most of the resorts would be in Colorado.
Colorado and utah
Vail, Breckinridge, Park City, Jackson Hole, Squaw. Been to these 5 mentioned. My favorite is Park City.
Sun Valley, Idaho did not make the list?
Also, Taos New Mexico is upper part of Top 10.
Those are my two favorites, as well.
I havent been to Taos but I have been to Ski Apache when I was stationed out there. And I loved it
Sun Valley doesn't get nearly enough snow
Skied many of these resorts in the past. Mammoth Mountain is one of the most comfortable and snow consistent resorts. Great views and easy access are pluses too. I dont know how the crowds are today?
During the week not bad at all!
big sky is first. no questions asked.
I didn't think I would see anyone post this! Now I don't have to.
hell yea i’ll be there the entire winter this year
@@randymarsh7252 Nah man I respect ur opinion but I have been to both and the big couloir on a sunny feb. day beats any run in the country. Also the vibes in big sky and the secretiveness of big sky beats jackson...
Bruh briger bowl is better local
@@randymarsh7252 couldn’t agree more. Jackson is just so amazing I have to put it ahead of Big sky. Vail being #2 was hilarious though. No way it’s that high
Brundage in McCall Idaho is a hidden Gem
Personally Vail is my favorite. It’s probably my favorite designed mountain. No matter where you are, there’s going to be many different ways to get where you want to go. Plus I love the town.
I am pretty sure last season Vail opened their bowls before Breck did. I think I am going to try to get over to Vail as soon as they open up their bowls. I really liked the skiing all season but I broke my arm 3.14.2022. I really missed out on some good bowl skiing..
I expected to see Mammoth- still very good selections.
Glad the dreamboat got some love 🤟🥵
I love steamboat in the summer. Never been to ski tho
I'd like to say the Tahoe and California in general has some of the worst powder known as "sierra cement" I've experienced powder in Utah as well and it is some of the best snow you'll find
Two different things. Powder is powder. The problem in California is too much sun. The snow melts in the day and freezes at night. After a few cycles of this, you have Sierra cement. So pick your time and go when snow is expected. No good planning 6 weeks ahead.
if you get to kirkwood or squaw on a powder day it's fucking EPIC. there isn't a place on earth that will ever beat Utah powder.
Kirkwood and Squaw the morning of a fresh 2-3' or more when it's still 25F at Lake level? insane skiing
Where was Wolf Creek and Purgatory. They get stupid amounts of snow
Shut up man the fewer people know about it the longer it stay cheap and small town 😂
@@719angler good point
Purg isn’t doing so well right now tho
dude would you stop it already?
Its hard to argue with Jackson (formerly Jackson's Hole) Wy as #1, I started skiing there over 40 years ago and try to frequent it at least once a year. I'd have placed Vail near the bottom due to the lack of steeps, the long lift lines, and the crowds...not fun. You really need to to have included Crested Butte for its steeps, lack of lift lines and its economical cost. And lastly Big Sky should definitely be ranked near the top.
Just the opinion of someone that has done them all over the last 60 years.
Yeah, and park city is too high. Im here right now, and while there are some hard runs, there is nothing truly challenging for me here. The really good snow and terrain parks makes up for it partially, but the lift infastructure is also atrocious
Not a fan of the long run-off at the base of Breckenridge. Haven't been there in 20 years, but I remember that the most. My favorite is Snowbird/Alta for pure skiing, and Aspen/Vail for the combo of nightlife and Piste. Aspen Highlands was great for the steeps and backcountry. Ultimately, you really can't go wrong anywhere in the Rockies, especially if you're from the Ice Coast.
Hope some ski places open this weekend in the northeast! Lots of snow
The fact that Beaver Creek isn't on this list is criminal
Love BC but 100% Hole is better, also BC is just way too high end and expensive... worse than vail... That being said if you have money, its a blast.
the snow at beaver creek isn't great
Beaver creek wipes vail, but neither should be on this list
What about Mt. Baldi in Sun Valley,Idaho?
Best ski resorts by whose standards? Vail, Aspen, Telluride, Steamboat, etc. are best is you want to spend $150 or more for a lift ticket, $300 a night for a hotel room, $100 for a mediocre dinner after standing in line for an hour or two. I'll take the little-known gems like Big Powderhorn in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula, where a vacation will cost about 20 percent of a trip to one of the western biggies, and where you get 200 inches of real powder most winters and where you can still find untracked powder days after a dump.
More Tahoe resorts should be on here
ye
Agree, and Mammoth. All depends on the season and who gets the snow
Kirkwood is my all time favorite
@@DudeNamedAdi Hear hear. Squaw is on the list, but squaw has always had this upper crust snob attitude. Not with everybody, but back in the '60s thru the '80s it seems the biggest pull was because of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Yes they have lots of varied terrain, but if you take the tram up top, most everything is intermediate, and the snow easily gets slushy due to low altitude. Yes, the snow in Steamboat Springs is far better. At Squaw, there are always more people than their infrastructure can support. If I'm in the Truckee / Tahoe City area I prefer Alpine Meadows. In the notes above, someone also mentioned Heavenly Valley. Well, Gunbarrel is a good run but only after a very recent snow. The top of the Nevada side has much better snow, but again, you are limited to a big intermediate area. And the crowds there are huge too, influenced by the casinos at South Lake Tahoe. I had to really try to find someone even mention Kirkwood on this thread. It is a 45 to 60 minute drive out of South Lake, south on 89 then west on 88, or about an hours drive up 88 from Jackson CA. The base elevation is considerably higher (2000 ft.?) than the Tahoe area resorts, therefore better snow. Granted there is considerably less infrastructure there than around Tahoe, but there is also considerably fewer people. Your breakfast and lunch will be well taken care of, but you better plan on driving to South Lake or Jackson for dinner. They do have some sleeping accommodations on site, but you better get reservations before you go. The Sierra Slush snow only seems to exist if the resort stays open into April or May. I'm now 63 and disabled due to a screwed up back, so I can no longer ski. Even so, I felt the need to suggest Kirkwood to those that don't know it's value.
He's never been to powder mountain then, that's #1 in my opinion.
Ye
Let’s keep PM a secret
stop lying. there's no such thing as powder mountain. why make up fairy tales?
Vail and aspen are the best in terms of terrain, size, weather, and accommodations. Yeah they’re expensive and crowded. That’s cause they’re the best lol. All are good though.
LOLOLOLOLOL. you need to get to more resorts, kid
Copper mountain is less crowded and very nice
I live in steamboat, it gets tracked out before 10:00 and gets huge lines.
Too many Texans.
Have been to a big portion of the list. Jackson Hole and Telluride are amazing well deserved toward the top. Vail is highly overrated. Aspen is tiny but the people watching is great - take a drink every time you see a woman with a facelift or lip injections = drunk in 3 minutes. Park City isnt as good as Deer Valley but DV didnt make the list. All subjective though.
AAAAHHHAHAHAHAHA sounds like a fun game :)
How is Aspen tiny? Overall more acreage than Vail.
Holy shit, I was just there today and…100% accurate haha
Hilarious. Going to Telluride in a few days. So exited!
Deer valley and canyons are both sick resorts
I guess they add them all together in Park City, bassicly Park City & Canyons are same resort, they have same owner, can ski both with same ticket, and even got a cabin to cross the mountain from one side to another, just Deer Valley is stand alone and being ski only.
Deer valley was the single worst skiing experience ive had in my life. I cant put into words my hatred for that place. No terrain parks, nonexistent steeps, horrible lift infrastructure, super icy groomers, super built up and snobby rich people
I hate deer valley, it just is not my thing.
Mt Baldy in Sun Valley, Idaho like Rendezvous Mt in Jackson Hole, and Big Sky Montana is one of the Rockies’ premier winter vacations. A fabulous mountain in a town of excellent restaurants and night life, I am amazed that it was not mentioned in your list.
Also, Crested Butte in Colorado is likewise a terrific mountain, especially for more adventurous skiers.
Deer Valley, near Park City, also could’ve beat out the Breckinridge, as could’ve Winter Park, Co.
But while those are arguable, Sun Valley is not: It compares favorably with Jackson, and is far superior to some of the Colorado references on your list.
No love for toas?
Squaw valley my home mountain.
I'm in agreement with many of your picks but what about Mammoth Mountain in Ca.?
Yes! Jackson Hole is by far the best skiing in North America.
So glad park city was on here! I love park city and it’s one of my favorite places to go skiing(that and North Star, in Lake Tahoe)
north star :poop:
@@lemononz True!
Ski town USA is top 5 100000% and it’s my hometown, you had my house in the video
Mt.Hood gang 🏂🤙🏼
Alta #1
The best ski areas are not the mega-resorts where lift tickets cost $150 or more, a hotel room is $300 a night minimum, and dinner with the family can cost several hundred dollars. No, the best resorts are the smaller ones that most people overlook in their desire to rub shoulders with the very rich. My own favorites include Big Powderhorn in the Michigan Upper Peninsula, and Pat's Peak in New Hampshire. A vacation at either of these two ski areas will cost about one-fourth the cost of skiing at Aspen, Vail, Steamboat, etc.
Aspen, Vail, and Steamboat, as well as most of the resorts on this list are either on Ikon or Epic Pass, so you can ski all of them for a couple hundred bucks all year. Tell me how much it costs to get a season pass at Big Powderhorn, Pats Peak, and about 12 other of your favorite small resorts. By that I mean a season pass to ALL of them, because thats what Ikom and Epic offer.
5:00 showing a video of Deer Valley while talking about Park City...
Noticed that too
Oh yeah! That's Sterling Express...
Skied almost everywhere in NA and theses on this list are way to typical. Too crowded, too little snow, too expensive and hyped. Aspen? No way! Breckinridge! Yikes so crowded... same for Vail. Telluride little snow! Utah good skiing but those close areas you will be sharing your vacation with peeps from SL and that’s not fun. There are much better places out there. However on this list Big Sky is one of the best IMO with lots of terrain, good snow, small crowds but it’s getting more expensive and more crowded but still a great place (Bozeman getting to hide) Only issue is it’s owned by the Boyne family and they don’t have there act together some times.
Steamboat!!!!!!! Come!!!! You will love our little town!!!
We love your enthusiasm!
No don't. Then it will get crowed. The Boat should have been Top 3.
Too many people here as it is. Way to many idiots from Texass
I would have maybe subed out 1 or 2 of those for a Heavenly, Breckenridge, or Copper Mountain; but hard to argue with most of those picks. Good video!
Jack’s hole #1 agree!
#1. Jackson Hole
#2. Snowbird
#3. Squaw Valley
#4. All the rest.
What about Vermont or the east
East sucks and is full of jerrys
@@thesmartoneification wht you mean vermont is lit and your just bad and vail should be first
Sorry buddy but East coast mountains just don’t stand up to the west. The Rockies, which include Colorado and Utah, are the best mountains in the nation. They choose the name brand resorts instead of actually great ones. Some are great but most aren’t. Utah is known for having the best snow. Hence best ski resorts and a lot of them.
@@clarinet2boy facts but my family has already skied most of the good mountains in the east lol
#1 Alpine Meadows 😎👍
Not a single resort from Washington or Oregon? Timberline? Bachelor? Crystal Mountain? White Pass?
Seriously? Those resorts are tiny. There's a reason skiers in Seattle all go to Whistler.
@@michaelshorts9436 bachelor is the 4th largest resort in america! HAHAHAHA
@@PhaseSkater Bachelor is cool. I haven't skied those others.
@@PhaseSkater in terms of visitors or acres?
Do best lift serviced downhill bike parks in the USA!
I’ve been skiing at Jackson since I was 2 I learned there and we still go atleast 6 times a year and it never gets ild
I need to ski Jackson Hole and Aspen. To think I had them on my season pass two years ago and didn't even use it... Def wasn't a bad video, yep Vail lacks some steeps. Whistler is kind of out because the snow is too heavy, but the resort town itself is top tier (Vail, Aspen, Telluride, maybe even the best)
Really no Sun Valley ? rated the top resort in the country this year , and didn't even make number 10 ? Really ? Do you people ski ??
You did Big Sky Dirty, less than 50% of trails are intermediate
Be aware that the Little Cottonwood Canyon road has 4 wheel drive , snow tire or chains required on snow days. The local sheriffs check at mouth of the canyon road. Be prepared to wait for road to closed while Avalanche work is in progress. The road can close during the day due Avalanche. Even if you are already at Alta Snowbird they my go into Inter Lodge mode and everyone is required to stay inside because of high Avalanche danger. On powder days expect the lifts to be delayed until Ski Patrol finishes checking the resort section by section. The more snow the less terrain due to increased danger. Don’t expect grooming on powder days and it will get all tracked out and bumped out especially on trails leading to lifts. Alta Snowbird can require skills in deep variety of snow conditions. Go to Park City or Deer Valley for nice grooming.
I live on the east coast all of this looks insane to me
I grew up skiing Vermont. Once you ski the West, you’ll never want to ski that ice in the East again.
It's much cheaper to ski in ski resorts around salt lake city because you can stay in the city and take free ski shuttles to the resorts if you are IKon pass holder.
Brighton and Dear Valley!
Yes
U forgot beaver creek been to vail and beaver creek, beaver creek Colorado was way better. It had better snow, better trails, more family friendly, and more fun. Has a wide range of slopes differing across the mountain. You have your little fun greens like red Buffalo all the way up to the rose bowl which is a blue or even up to blacks and double blacks.
Kinda hurt New Mexico don’t get a mention... 😢
Babyschlep yeah or taos
That's good thing. It is better to keep it a secret than have our lines poached by pompous east coasters.
New Mexico? Bwahahahahahahahahahahajahahahshahshahdwgjurhlljfvnnggkfjjhahahahahahahahahshykkxstkbvtkltegkjbvfyoufuckingdipshitfddukkjhahahahahahahahahahaghahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!
I have skied all the rest and have a trip to visit Jackson Hole in January 2023
I don't even want to tell them how bad this selection is, this is just such a pathetic video😂
Maybe the selection is so bad because he’s trying to look out for the people who actually use the slopes? Doubt it, but maybe that’s why it’s so bad.
Hash Brown this comment made no sense, but the video was probably bad cause this guy/ team had never really had much experience with these resorts and don’t have a right to make this video
Skyler Burns how tf did that comment not make sense to you? unless you have a 2nd grade reading level, it’s pretty clear what hes trying to explain that its more beginner friendly. before trying to sound smart, you should just not.
Beaver creek Colorado is top 3 in my opinion it’s really good ski and really good town it’s just a little expensive
Love Jackson hole
I do believe that most if not all of these resorts are owned by the same group. It seems more like a best of the west, but only within one holding group’s properties. East Coast not mentioned at all. Washington, Oregon and Alaska all missing. Hidden gem for all serious riders: Arctic Valley in Anchorage, AK. Views, space, technical terrain, NO crowds!
Yeah lol Vail Resorts owns like 37 mountains around the world
what's the snow like at Arctic Valley?
@@RobertMJohnson Crusty, wind lipped, hard packed predominantly. It can be technical in spots. Really old chairs, and a poma lift. No trees, you can see straight into downtown Anchorage from the mountains. The vibe there is perfect though. Everyone on the piste, wants to be there, and it’s an atmosphere of family on the hill. It shouldn’t be as fun as it is… but it is.
One of The only type of life style where people are out door more than indoor meeting people and socializing and not spending all day on there tv screen's
Ok selection but I wish you had included BC, but I guess you'd have to remove a few Colorado resorts. Whistler, Revelstoke, and Kicking Horse are better than many on this list.
The List was US resorts, but obviously Whistler would be number 1
I have a few opinions to state:
First of all, Park City is absolutely not above Alta and Snowbird.
Secondly, you mention Park City, but not Deer Valley? Then have the audacity to show a Deer Valley lodge for Park City.
Thirdly, Mammoth or Sun Valley should've been included within this list.
Overall, I have only skied Jackson Hole, Deer Valley, Park City, and Mammoth so I cannot completely have opinions on the resorts your have chosen. I most definitely think that Jackson Hole should be in first place and I praise you for that.
However, I would like to just state some opinions on the convenience of Utah versus Wyoming, California, or Colorado.
Utah (specifically Deer Valley, Alta, Snowbird, Park City), offers easy access to wherever you're staying. It's max 35-45 minutes from the Salt Lake City Airport to some of the best ski resorts within Utah in my personal opinion (which include Park City, Deer Valley, Alta, Snowbird). You can easily rent a car to travel there and although the ticket prices and food prices are expensive, what ski resort doesn't have expensive lift tickets and food items? Additionally, the rental properties around those resorts that I stated aren't on the most expensive side. The ski resorts are max 5 minutes to the towns for easy in swift access.
Wyoming (specifically Jackson Hole), is a difficulty attempting to get too due to the far distances between everything. The airport is about one hour away from the ski mountain, the ski mountain is about thirty minutes from the main town, and when you rent a house in those areas it can be extremely expensive for some people. There's expensive lift tickets and food at Jackson Hole, which I said previously is expected at any ski resort in my personal opinion.
California (specifically Mammoth), is pretty far away from where the main area cities are of California. Meaning, most people don't really live near where Mammoth is located (well at least since I live in Los Angeles), it can be an extra difficulty attempting to get to the location of Mammoth. However, the town is near Mammoth Mountain and the hotel offers pretty good deals (a lot of bank for the buck). Once again, expensive lift tickets and food, but once again that is to be expected.
Colorado I can't say much of since I haven't been there yet. However, I am going to Vail in roughly three months for a ski trip with some friends and I will update this at the end of this.
In conclusion, I personally recommend Utah (specifically Deer Valley, Park City, Snowbird, Alta) due to the easy access to the ski mountains with amazing resorts and towns close by. From my previous experiences, the planning and organization of a trip to one of these resorts is very minimal.
I can't say much because I am only 12 and I am not aware of the financial difficulties it takes to make a trip like this happen. But from what I know and what I personally think, I hope this can assist you on making the right decision for your next ski adventure.