Comments on: Top 10 North American Resorts For Your 2008-2009 Ski Trip

By: kyle

kyle — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:07:28 +0000

WHERES MAMMOTH it should be number 1 and its not even in the top ten. Having been to kirkwood and jay peak, mammoth blows them both out of the water. Its like apples and oranges

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By: Mark2

Mark2 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:45:45 +0000

Revelstoke is truly Killer and a “must do” for any serious skier

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:25:59 +0000

You completely forgot to mention Jackson Hole, Wyoming. ANd if you haven’t been there, go, and it will make the list next time.

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By: Mark Marshall

Mark Marshall — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:34:28 +0000

Chris, great list. I have four down, and one more planned for this year. Always like to have a goal to help motivate me to get around. The list fits my criteria for a low key, fun resorts that are not crawling with people. Not sure if I can drag myself all the way back to Vermont though. I am pretty spoiled by western powder and sunny days. I started skiing in the midwest at Ironwood and Mt. Ripley. These two are definitely not going to make any top 10 lists.

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By: Bruce

Bruce — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:41:49 +0000

Skied the East and (Canadian) Rockies: Just can't afford the trip to Sunshine or SunPeaks every year, like the old days. But Jay: What a hoot! We bring our own fun and leave everything else on the hill. Always the same routine, though: 1 day of crappy wind-blown and two days of phenomenal powder. Dress warm, plan for the endless glades (always thigh-deep powder) and stay on the mountain: super cheap, compared to the rest of the East. Bonus: the roads are so bad that on the great powder days people avoid the drive and you get even more of the mountain to yourself. And believe the snowfall numbers: Last year it said two feet and I think they underestimated. After one wipe-out on a steep slope I planted my pole and it disappeared. This wasn't some drift, either.

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By: DTMcGill

DTMcGill — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:51:30 +0000

Are you suggesting that Whistler lacks consistent good snow and quality terrain? I agree that WB is gross when it's raining, as are all other mountains. However, it rarely rains above mid-station and in the many, many times i've been to Whistler I have never had a problem with crappy snow. As for quality of terrain…well if your doubting it then your delusional.

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By: DTMcGill

DTMcGill — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:41:32 +0000

As a lifetime Whistler skier I could not agree more

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By: DTMcGill

DTMcGill — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:39:47 +0000

Who the fuck says Alberta is Canada's gnarliest terrain? It's BC Ma'Fucka. Read this list and then compare it with resorts from any other state/province. It's no contest: Kicking Horse Whistler/Blackcomb Big White Silverstar Red Mt. Washington Panorama White Water I'm spacing on other resorts, but you get the idea. Also please do not compare some shitty hill (emphasis on hill) in Michigan to the fucking Rockies. Just don't

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By: Collegiate Living

Collegiate Living — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:13:12 +0000

I am shocked to see you left out Taos New MExico…let me guess though, its becuase they are not snow board friendly…however, I do want to tell you that as of 3 years ago, they have finally opened up many of the trails to snowboards… Pray for powder!

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By: Big Air

Big Air — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:44:34 +0000

I have skied 6 of the 10 in my 40 + years of searching for the perfect place. Chris is right on if all you want is a good vibe and no glitz. Red Mountain is terrific and ranks numero uno in my book. 26 days there last season and 18 were bonafide pow days with 5 in the epic category. Jay – such a blast when you hit the bushes. Powder Mtn is a little too flat but fun. Mt. Baker – Yikes! A- Basin is A-Awesome. Kirkwood is OK but too much wind whenever I am there. Gotta to go to Sivlerton before the wheels start to drag!. Chris, I like the way you think. Glitz is a bit of a drag.

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