OT: Ski Resorts, Already thinking of a winter wonderland Options

[MJHanna]

QUOTE (Toast @ Aug 23 2005, 02:07 PM)

QUOTE (MJHanna @ Aug 23 2005, 12:50 PM) Alta is for Skiing ONLY no snowboarder allowed.  Its my favorite.  :trophy:  But it does not have the "rest' of the package you are looking for. Go to Park City...... That's why I like Alta. Keeps my poles from being bent by poking snowboarders sitting on the slopes as I pass by them at high speeds. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)

Me too.... And as I went to High School at the base of the mountain and had a season pass....and was on work release program to work construction in the afternoons, if you saw the skis on the back of the VW you KNEW were I was going for 2-3 hours. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)

[Sammy]

I learned to ski at Alta when I was six.
They had a little tow rope hill, a few bunny hills, and finally after several trips I was running the albion. Good memories. I prolly skied there 300 times, I grew up not too far from there in Kearns which was a nice place then, nowadays tell someone you grew up in kearns and they say "you musta been a tough kid".

[iamchappy]

Yellowstone and Teton National park all in the same area, Yellowstone entrance is about an hour drive from Jackson. Togwotee pass and Yellowstone has the finest snowmobiling anywhere, I have friend by the name of Carter who has been a guide there for the past ten years. Let me know if your interested and I'll hook you up. Another very close friend Charlie has a rental shop for snowmobiles, trucks, minis and humvees, he also owns a nice tangerine 914-6, he can set you up with Carter also.

If you decide to go there tell Charlie your from the 914 Club and Chappy sent you.

Jackson has been a home away from home for me since 1970 I have ten good friends that live and work there.

Links:

http://www.jacksonhole.com/index.summer.asp

http://www.jacksonhole.com/index.winter.asp

http://www.togwoteesnowmobile.com/

http://www.jacksonholerecreationalrentals.....com/index.html

[Don Wohlfarth]

Christmas and Presidents Day weekend are probably the busiest times for ski resorts because the kids are out of school. Don't fool around, book a place early.
I wouldn't fool around on the east coast so early in the ski season, go west young man go west. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) East coat may not have any snow or cold enough to keep what little they have.
Being a beginer you don't need a big mountain or a big resort. A good place to look at would be Park City, nice little town with plenty to do besides ski. You can rent town houses or stay in a hotel. Almost any place in Colorado would do. Montana is cheaper than most but it's a long way from MS. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
Just starting out I wouldn't go to Jackson Hole because most of the skiing is pretty tough.

[iamchappy]

Dont let all of the expert terrain scare you off, they have one side of the mountain called Apres Vous for beginners and intermediate skiers, which after a few lessons you will be carving up like a pro.

Look at the big picture at what Jackson has to offer, you will see moose and elk everywhere, Yellowstone in the winter is awesome.

I"m done.

[Toast]

The best Holiday that I went skiing on was on Thanksgiving. There was hardly anyone there, and the I hit so many slopes that I couldn't walk the next day! It was a total blast!


Oh, and John, your thighs are gonna BURRRRNNNN! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

[Scott S]

If you come to CO, here are my reccommendations:

First choice - Vail
2nd - Vail
3rd - Vail
4th - Beaver Creek
5th - Vail

Keystone is a death trap at the end of the day. Breck is good but the town is not what it appears - one t-shirt shop after another. The drive to Steamboat and Aspen is a killer. Copper mountain and Winterpark are fine skiing, but there is nothing to do afterwards. A-basin is old school - great skiing, one tiny base lodge for food and bathrooms (and a killer deck when the weather is good), but absolutely nothing else.

If you want to experience several areas and have a rental car, you should stay in Dillon and ski the various close by areas (Keystone, A-basin, Breck and Copper - you could also easily do Vail). If you want to get there and not futz with anything, I would go Vail for sure. If you do decide to come to Colorado, drop me a line, I would be happy to be a tour guide. I will most likely be at our place in Dillon on the weekends anyway.

[sjhowitson]

Park City Mountain. Park City, Utah Great packages. The best snow on the planet. Plenty of family fun. www.parkcitymountain.com

[Mark Henry]

QUOTE (johnmhudson111 @ Aug 23 2005, 03:27 PM)

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Aug 23 2005, 01:47 PM) Why not Canada? You still get more bang for your US buck. I just hate Canada (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) just kidding.... What is crossing the border like these days? None of us has passports, not that we couldn't fix that.

You don't need passports...Drivers licence, birth cetificate and a couple of other bits of ID (photo ID is better) and your good to go.
If your taking your kids without the wife a letter of permission "might" be wise.

The Quebec sites like Mt Tremblant are fantastic...might not be the rockies but the French cusine and atmosphere makes up for it.

Speaking of the food...I'm glad I don't live there...I'd be 600lbs by now. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Most speak English..at least enough to get by and they're very nice...they do want your money after all (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

BTW I've also been helo skiing in the rockies...breath taking...But you need to be an expert skier for that rush. I doubt if I'll go out west again...too much coin (for me) and BTDT.

In western Canada Trail was cool, but so was Grouse Mountain...nowhere near the biggest but about 25min from downtown Vancouver BC.

http://www.mt-tremblant.com/homeanglais.html

http://www.quebecregion.com/e/membres-deta...nMajMajorBc=700

Tour operator (private)

http://www.skican.com/

[firstknight13]

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) killington, vt. first to open with over 200 trails!!! and most important last to close with over 250" per year +++manmade my famliy gets season passes EVERY year. perfect turn school : aperes family fun ; lots to do before during and after sking (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

[Brent]

You want a ski vacation you will talk about for years, go to Yosemite and Badger Pass. Badger Pass ski resort is pretty much beginner only. Then you can get your Ansel Adams on with the majestic views of snow covered Half Dome and the other peaks. Tenaya Lodge is a great place to stay, and taboganing for the kids is priceless.

I prefer Whistler and the Village apres Ski life, but haven't been out of the country since 9/11.

[merrill]

I have skiied all over the States and a few places off continent. I rate the N American continent:
1. Alaska
2. Jackson Hole
3. Squaw Valley
4. Whistler, Blackcomb
These are rated for expert adventurer.

For the Tahoe area and family friendly, wallet as well as staff- Northstar, Homewood. Northstar is much more crowded and a bit more on the wallet. Homewood is cost effective at $25 per ticket, lessons add to the bottom line. You can find decent rental homes and condo's anywhere at www.vrbo.com

Good luck and have a great time!

[morgan_harwell]

1st stop for you should be the book store where you will pick up "Skiing for Dummies". Great read for newbies & experts.

2nd stop is ski school.
The first time I went skiing I didn't go to ski school, had a mersirable day! The next time I went skiing (22 years later) I went straight to ski school and had a BLAST that day. Been a season-pass holder ever since and put in 16-20 ski days per season.

If you come out West, Squaw Valley, NorthStar and Heavenly Valley all have great ski/school packages and are very 'family friendly'.

--Moe--
To ski or not to ski?
What a dumb question!

[SM2270]

I would definitely try snowmobling if you get the chance. But be warned: it is ADDICTING!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) (I pick up my new sled in about a month.) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif)
Probably easier than skiing. But why be limited to going only downhill, when you can go uphill even faster!! And you can go... anywhere.
I know people who ski and they seem to like it. I think you want to stay away from the trees. Just the fact that you're outside getting fresh air enjoying the scenery is the important part. Just dress WARM!
You haven't lived unless you've breathed -30F.

Scott.

[Eric_Shea]

Sammy... a man after my own backyard. Alta and Snowbird are about 15 minutes away. The B.E.S.T. but... I'm biased. Here's some pics:

Whiffy and I doing the Alta A

[Eric_Shea]

More Alta-tude

[Eric_Shea]

How about this years "Teener Tom" adventure? This was March. A view from the top.

[0396]

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Aug 23 2005, 10:47 AM)

I would take lessons at smaller hills first...you will get more out of your big trip if you know how to ski a bit. Why not Canada? You still get more bang for your US buck. Canada Mt Tremblant and St. Anne's Quebec...Helo skiing in the rockies. I've also been to Stowe, Smugglers and Jay's peak in VT very nice powder.

"Why not Canada? You still get more bang for your US buck."

Thats what I was going to suggest.
If you want night life /sights and GREAT SKIING-

Try Whistler ... there are TWO big Mtns there ( Blackcomb too).

For the past 7-9 years , rated NUMBER 1 ski resort in North America.

I know, this season I had 27 days there.. also just bid and won a new Rossi Scratch BC for $425 on EBay yesterday (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)
I'M GETTING READY (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

[Eric_Shea]

More?

[0396]

QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Aug 24 2005, 07:24 PM)

Sammy... a man after my own backyard. Alta and Snowbird are about 15 minutes away. The B.E.S.T. but... I'm biased. Here's some pics: Whiffy and I doing the Alta A

Eric,

YOU LUCKY... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)