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@@cvn6555 The mountains are amazing like copper but they do not really have a town like I ski Granby Ranch and copper. But copper has the second best park with Woodward
Personally my top 10: 10) Vail 9) Keystone 8) Crested Butte 7) Breckenridge 6) Ski Cooper 5) Copper Mountain 4) A Basin 3) Steamboat 2) Beaver Creek 1) Winter Park I'm just slightly surprised you didn't at least mention Steamboat, A Basin or Winter Park. But i can see how with a top 5 the list can be pretty hard to make.
5 - Keystone - agreed - great tree skiing 4 - Breck - disagree - never had fun there 3 - crested bute - I never been but i can agree. It looks amazing. 2 - Aspen/Snowmass - agreed - amazing mtn & town 1 - Telluride - I never been but I could agree. It looks amazing.
Breck is hit or miss, agreed. Can be crowded and icy, but I had a ton of fun in the higher bowls and lapping groomers on slower days. I gotta make it to Snowmass, but you'll love Telluride and Crested Butte!
@skiingisIife Telle is on my list....my bro and I visit a new resort each year...this year is Steamboat.....In 2yrs for my 40th, im pushing for Silverton Heli skiing. 💪
In culture copper is top 5 but the groomers are so bad. Bowls are ok but face the sun all the time. 70% of copper is flat lame greens. Park is top 3 for sure
Weird comment given most of the world cup trains early season on SuperBee groomers. Copper also easily has better groomers than Breck and Winter Park. Have you actually even been to Copper?
Hate on Vail resorts but Vail itself is an incredible resort for everything but especially fun and extreme terrain. Don't understand how Vail and steamboat don't make this list
Agreed on Keystone. I love Vail and Telluride but Keystone is my go to. Haven’t been to Breck since 1974, maybe it’s time for a visit. You read that right, 1974! Special shoutout to Loveland. Doesn’t have the long runs and big resort features but on powder days you can head over to lift 8 and ski untouched powder all day.
What about 3 bears chairlift? That’s not facing the sun. There is so much cool terrain back there. On top of this, tue sierra lift has cool terrain and it dosent face the sun as well. Copper has terrain for everyone and the park is top notch. The lines are usually not as long either as Keystone or Brek.
I skied your top 3 long before you were born. Think late 70s early 80s😳Skied Breck last year first time in 40 years., amazing time, great for everyone from 5year old Grandson to 62 year old me. At first I thought lift costs were outrageous but when you think about what it cost to staff and run an area the size of Breck I found it a little easier to accept. Keep up the great work and God bless you and your family 🙏
1. Mary Jane WP 2. A basin 3. Copper And these are the only ones I’ve been to enough to have an opinion on 😓 largely based on vibes as well. Can’t stand snobby people on the mountain Really want to try out keystone and Loveland this season.
Yea I can see why intermediates or ppl that ski/snowboard a week per year are wowed by Vail. It’s huge and feels like “choose your adventure.” But it’s just not very steep/challenging. Super fun on a pow day tho 🤙 As a Denver skier, here’s my top 5 (the ones I’ve ridden): 1. Copper 2. A-Basin 3. Winter Park 4. Breck 5. Beaver Creek
Telluride at #1 can't agree more. The craziest run in the state of Colorado is a HUGE over 1k gain multi hour hike up to Palmyra Peak. The peak is open maybe 15 days a season so you're very lucky if you get the opportunity to ride it and it's over 13k ft tall.
1. Monarch: Because of the gnarly anount of snowfall/pow and super beginner friendly but extremely fun uncharted tree runs(lack of tourists mostly locals) 2.Crested Butte: Simply beautiful and overall just a great mtn (lack if tourists) 3. A-Basin: Great mtn and is known to be for people with a higher skillset resulting in a little less tourists 4.Winter Park: Proximity to Denver and has a little bit of everything for everyone (though parking can sometimes be a pain in the ass) 5. Eldora: Small mountain easy to access without having to trek a pass or I-70 and is quite close to denver. Also mostly locals and has a lack of tourists but small mountain. (Keep in mind I dont have a family or kids) Never been to Telluride or Aspen but definitely would probably be in the top 5 as ive heard so many good things. Personally think keystone is shit aswell as breck, not to mention its consistently the windiest peak ive ever been to.
Winter Park because they get way more snow, more powder days, when summit county is getting like 3-6”, winter park is getting 9-12”, compare the snow stakes when it snows.
Yep. Clearly this guy doesn't care about powder, snow quality, and base as it's insane to put Keystone in the top 5 just due to that. If Keystone got the snow of even Breck or Copper then sure, but it doesn't.
@@Berg4357123 So I don’t think Keystone is the greatest overall, but it does have a couple of things that are some of my favorite runs in CO. The hike up after the top of the outback lift to ride North bowl or south bowl is amazing. One of my favorite things to do in CO is that hike and ride down. Also, tiger run (allegedly “secret spot” but a lot of people know about it) is also pretty sick in a small window of opportunity between having enough snow and before it gets stomped on mid season. Oh and upper windows (above the outpost gondola) is pretty untouched most of the season, people sleep on that area too. Lower windows (below the outpost gondola) gets stomped on all the time (because no hike required). I think because on the map upper windows is labeled double black, which it’s really not, and that you have to hike just a little, detours people from checking it out. But other than north bowl, south bowl, and upper windows, keystone is mostly just like any other resort. When I would go by myself I would ride north bowl, south bowl, upper windows and then go home.
I agree great areas at Keystone. Some of the states best tree skiing are the largely unmarked/ unnamed areas on North Peak. Problem is Keystone just doesn't get the snow the other places do, and during a below average year that can really limit the mountain. Keystone is likely my 2nd most skied area in CO despite that. It would be my most skied area, but there have just been way too many time where Keystone gets 2 inches, Breck, Copper, Vail /NC get like 8, Abasin gets 6, and Winter Park gets 12. It's basically impossible for me to justify going to Keystone on such days and the above scenario happens all the time. Usually dozens of times each season.
All things considered, great list! I pretty much agree all around. Clearly WP/Mary Jane, steamboat, copper, Highlands, and Vail/Beavercreek are close contenders, but I understand why you went with your top five.
Loved Breck, liked Keystone. Both have so much more difficult terrain now than when I skied, I'd love to go back. And I think you hit the top three. Snowmass, Creasted Butte and Telluride are the resorts on the top of my list for full blown resorts. Great list, and looking forward to your "budget" list video!
Hey, I met you at Keystone in Area 51 back when you had the gimbal setup and around 5k subscribers. It has been so cool to see you progress and "KEEP EVOLVING"! Since I have not been to Snowmass, I would throw Copper in there (I get what you mean about the lame greens and lines), but great list! Love Telluride 🤙and GO PACK!
A-Basin is my favorite mountain in CO, I just love the vibe there. More of a locals mountain wtih some gnarly fun terrian. Kind of surprised it isn't on the list. Agree fully with Snowmass, that and Highands would be 2 and 3 for me. Steamboat at #4, I love those trees! I guess Breck can be my favorite on the Epic pass and take the #5 spot.
Crested butte, monarch ( best vibes), and aspen snow mass were my fav Colorado resorts. I’ve been to 10 other resorts and they kinda just felt like a random place to ride. Telluride is my dream resort though but the hotel situation and prices are keeping me out for now lol
Some great info here.... I'm planning to hit Lookopass a few times this winter, and also 49° North for the first time... last year was my first time boarding in over 20 years, and boy have prices went up... Schweitzer is way more expensive now, Lookout is not a huge place but the price is low and affordable, and the recent additions made it a pretty rad little mountain to hit with a friend on a Thursday ... 49 seems to have pretty reasonable prices as well. Cheers, and thanks as usual for the videos!
Hello, I think that I agree a lot with your opinions, especially with Keystone, Breck, and Telluride. However, it would've been nice to see steamboat on their Ford is a great family resort with all difficult terrain up to the top of the mountain and has one of the best villages.
Keystone is seriously underrated. Personally, I find that Breckenridge has a lot more runs that are just kinda boring, whereas almost all of Keystone's runs are cut really well and I could never be bored on one. But, the skill ceiling at Keystone just doesn't quite get up there. I rank Keystone higher than Breck, but that could change as I continue to progress and get better at skiing. I'm surprised A-Basin wasn't on the list.
Man, the first thing that matter so much more then anything else is simply the terrain. How big is it. How much variety is there. How long are runs, etc. Nothing beats Vail in CO. Other mountains worth noting …. Telluride, Breck.
Spent a whole season at Vail, it lacks above treeline skiing and there aren't many extremes, which is why I assume it didn't make the list. Crowds and prices are also big downsides. Vail terrain and variety is still awesome tho.
Telluride is ok just insanely hard to get to. #1 spot should go to wolf creek as it has the most snow in Colorado, the least amount of people, and the best pow and overall terrain. Not beginner friendly at all though.
Wolf creek is extremely flat. Its steep for 20% of the run and then flat. Your not ring about what makes it good but it’s only good for 20% of the run sadly.
Top ski resorts period is hard to do. Probably should do a series of "best ski resorts for X type of skier/rider" - like first timers, beginners, intermediates, advanced, and then perhaps all-round (something for everyone). I generally agree with your evaluation of Keystone - it is an intermediate mountain - period. However, it probably has one of the best first-time/learning areas to get that "Colorado" vibe (River Run) since it is at the top of the mountain instead of at the base. If you have never skied/ride before - Keystone is an excellent place to learn. Plus, for those right off the bunny hill - the Endeavor run is pretty chill (one slightly steep section for novice folks). Scout is the next logical progression. Both are right at the top and are served by a slow but adequate double - Ruby. After that, there really isn't any more progression at Keystone, so you need to head over to Breck to continue. Also, Keystone lessons are _slightly_ cheaper than other Vail resorts and their instructors are just as good. Now, for "best" learning area I've seen - that would be Beaver Creek - you just don't get that same epic view while learning - but they have all the carpets, plus the ability to progress too. I'm still not good enough to enjoy Keystone, so I hit Breck as much as I can until Beaver Creek opens - beginner's paradise. If you are a cheap date and didn't get your Epic/Ikon pass like you should, then head to Loveland Ski Area - specifically Valley for beginners and intermediates. For only $50, it is really hard to beat that. Even their main area (Basin) is cheap compared to other resorts. Also, Loveland Ski Area is good for those that just want an "all in one" type lift ticket/rental/lessons combo.
Vail is my home mountain so the one I skit the most and love the most. I think you do have to separate the mountain from the corporation. I love living in Vail despite the downsides (noise from 70, areas that look pretty artificial, too many tourists). Yes there are more extreme mountains, better parks, etc. but Vail has tons of terrain and still is a pretty awesome mountain. Top five for me, not number one but top 5. My list 1. A Basin 2 Copper 3 Vail 4 Breck 5 Crested Butte
Here’s where I like to ski: Snowmass, Vail, The Legend, Copper, Breck. Shout out to Aspen Highlands though. The only place I can happily ski in one chair, Deep Temerity, all day.
I would think that you have to make a best of for specific activities like for: families, beginners, terrain, locals, vacationers, park… I like Breck for the walk-ability, skiing, town etc… vail for the terrain, and you’re right about Keystone. It gets crapped on for some reason.
Valid points on Keystone. Love it days after a pow day. Still wouldn't put it in my top 5 though. Mine: 1. Telluride, 2. Crested Butte, 3. Aspen Highlands, 4. Snowmass, 5. A-Basin.
Also love Keystone on a powder day. Problem is it gets many fewer than even the other Summit County resorts, and it's very rare for it to get more snow on a day then Breck or Abasin. So ya no way it can be top 5 based on that alone.
Snowmass is my favorite Colorado resort, no matter what the conditions there is always something good to ride there. Crested Butte was another great one, it would be amazing on a powder day. We did not have much new snow when we went last season. Telluride is the only one on your list I have not been to yet. Looking forward to the day when I get to ride it. Keystone has the best early season snowmaking, no other resort even comes close. They also have a boatload of lift capacity, wish Winter Park would take lessons from them. Winter park is the worst run resort in Colorado, lift capacity to Mary Jane sucks and their snowmaking is the worst. Breck is good up high, but the rest of that mountain is a beginner mountain. One day there was all I ever needed to do. The best resorts in Colorado are the ones that are far away from Denver, harder to get the less crowds. I also love my local mountain in Colorado, which I will keep to myself.
Hi Johnathan, could you do a video on some more focused hidden gems? A lot of the times people don’t need to do everything in one day. Maybe we just want to hit parks for a day, or just ride trees for a day. A cheap, less busy, and focused resort could be what people are looking for.
My only experience has been in Winter Park. One thing that helped keep the costs down was staying at an airbnb in town and rinding the free bus to the resort/groceries/etc. (and packing lunch) Can you point out other resorts with equal or greater skiing/snowboarding (intermediate level) but where that kind of arrangement is possible/convenient? (Also I loved that winter park had basically NO lines during the week)
The best for me is the one where traffic isn't a nightmare, I don't have to deal with the tunnel, lift lines NEVER suck, and parking is easy. I'm sure nobody knows where I'm talking about... 😂
LOL - that would be Breck for me - ironically. I'm in Colorado Springs and come in the backway. If you are ok with a shuttle, Airport is free. Granted, I discovered reserved parking last season and I would literally pay $50 to backup to QuickSilver. Considering we often get lockers, it's about an even swap. However, I haven't tried Monarch yet and I hear good things. I'll put it on the list this coming season.
My favorite resort no question. But its all subjective. Im aware its small and doesnt have a large variety for everyone. But has such a cool little vibe and to me there absolutely are better mountains for things like difficult terrain, parks, veiws and accessibility. I think its just the most fun mountain to screw around on and let loose without worrying/focusing too much about anything. For me there is definitely something to be said about that.
These are mine in order Vail, Breckenridge, tie beaver creek/ copper, ole crested butte(haven’t been in more the 10 years) P.S. I wrote this before I watched
you forgot to mention the appaloosa bowl at breck off peak 10 near mustang, for whatever reason it isnt on the map but it has signage and is in bounds, powder there almost always
As much as I love Keystone and it does have amazing trees, no way Keystone can be in the top 5 due to much worse snow totals than basically every other mountain in the state. Even in it's local area it get smoked by Breck, Copper, and especially Winter Park in terms of snow totals and base.
I went to WP for the first time this past January. The day after tons of snow, and still snowing, and it was the most mid mountain ever. Totally overrated, and expensive af.
Nothing holds a candle to Telluride in terms of scenery and inbound / backcountry terrain. Snow can be fickle early in the season, but beyond that its the paragon of Colorado.
@@JohnathanBuckhouse ayyy wsp man, r u planning on heading to mountain high this season? Ik u have already been there but it’s always a great time there. Also I’m planning on going to vail this season during late December after Christmas. Do u know if the conditions are usually ok during that time?
Not sure what this list is. Not a "resort" list...including Keystone, when you could choose a dozen better or equal hills with MUCH better amenities and/or towns. Not a "ski hill" list...including Breck when you could include Vail or Steamboat...but the most confounding part of those two choice are that they were made leading up to CB, ABSnowmass and Telluride...all three legendsry mountain and town picks. Seems like a midlist criteria change.
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1. Hoedown Hill
2. Echo Mountain
3. Ski Cooper
4. Eldora
5. Ski Granby Ranch
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Are these places that great or do you just detest tourists?
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@@cvn6555 The mountains are amazing like copper but they do not really have a town like I ski Granby Ranch and copper. But copper has the second best park with Woodward
Personally my top 10:
10) Vail
9) Keystone
8) Crested Butte
7) Breckenridge
6) Ski Cooper
5) Copper Mountain
4) A Basin
3) Steamboat
2) Beaver Creek
1) Winter Park
I'm just slightly surprised you didn't at least mention Steamboat, A Basin or Winter Park. But i can see how with a top 5 the list can be pretty hard to make.
I agree. I looove winter park
I mean a someone who skis at winter park I agree
but gemini express should be a gondola
steamboat has the best snow and trees in the country it definitely should be mentioned
@therobloxplayer-d2b bud, I think you either mean another lift, or the gondola has a stop on it's way up. Otherwise, no way
1 crested butte
2 telluride
3 Breckenridge
4 arapahoe basin
5 vail
Kick ass list doode. I’ve done animada 2 years ago and just got back from Purgatory. Both are awesome
5 - Keystone - agreed - great tree skiing
4 - Breck - disagree - never had fun there
3 - crested bute - I never been but i can agree. It looks amazing.
2 - Aspen/Snowmass - agreed - amazing mtn & town
1 - Telluride - I never been but I could agree. It looks amazing.
Breck is hit or miss, agreed. Can be crowded and icy, but I had a ton of fun in the higher bowls and lapping groomers on slower days. I gotta make it to Snowmass, but you'll love Telluride and Crested Butte!
@skiingisIife Telle is on my list....my bro and I visit a new resort each year...this year is Steamboat.....In 2yrs for my 40th, im pushing for Silverton Heli skiing. 💪
@@kump32 Keep shredding bro! Sounds incredible. A dream of mine is heli skiing somewhere remote
Breck is one of my favorites during the week when less people are there and if it's not all icy lol
breck needs swapped w vail
No copper is wild. Best park, great underrated bowls, decent groomers, small lines, caters to locals instead of tourists.
In culture copper is top 5 but the groomers are so bad. Bowls are ok but face the sun all the time. 70% of copper is flat lame greens. Park is top 3 for sure
The lines alone completely ruin Copper. The horrendous parking on top of that? Never again.
Weird comment given most of the world cup trains early season on SuperBee groomers. Copper also easily has better groomers than Breck and Winter Park. Have you actually even been to Copper?
@@Berg4357123 Asking the guy whose entire shtick is snowboarding, that lives in CO, yes, he's been to Copper, hence his opinion on the place. 🤦♂😂
Eh maybe he's just a poser that can't handle the groomers on the SuperBee side that they use for the race courses.
1:05 Keystone
2:30 Breckenridge
3:59 Crested Bute
6:20 Aspen snowmass
6:07 Teluride
Hate on Vail resorts but Vail itself is an incredible resort for everything but especially fun and extreme terrain. Don't understand how Vail and steamboat don't make this list
Your comment excites me. I'm finally skiing Steamboat this season after living here for 15 years....I only been up there for summer.
@@kump32lol, I was a local there last szn n I gotta say that’s crazy
Flatboat and Fail
Maybe because a 300$ a day ticket is absurd
@@morell1185colorado people don't buy day tickets to colorado resorts
Why is everyone sleeping on Steamboat? Their snow is superb every time 💯💯💯.
Yeah good snow but no extreme riding
Bc that shit expensive
@@wutze1 which ski resort isn’t expensive? 🤑
Flat boat?
It’s the only major resort I’ve never been to because it’s harder to get too. But I’ve heard really good things. That’s why it didn’t make my list
I'm surprised Vail wasn't on there. Clearly I need to check out Telluride, now. Keystone is my fave. Best bang for the buck most seasons. Great video!
i dont like vail
overrated
Vail is overrated. The bowls are nice but they face the sun and just get backed. Park is blah and tree riding is only good way back in the bowls.
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I'm surprised Copper wasn't on the list.
Telluride is exactly how you said it. When I was there, there was lots of pow and the peak was open. I had 2 snow days in a row. Dig the list
Heck yeah 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Agreed on Keystone. I love Vail and Telluride but Keystone is my go to. Haven’t been to Breck since 1974, maybe it’s time for a visit. You read that right, 1974!
Special shoutout to Loveland. Doesn’t have the long runs and big resort features but on powder days you can head over to lift 8 and ski untouched powder all day.
as a fellow snowboarder, i was INCREDIBLY shocked copper mountain wasn’t in the top 5 list
Copper is flat for 80% of the mountain and the bowls face the sun. Top 5 terrain park though!
What about 3 bears chairlift? That’s not facing the sun. There is so much cool terrain back there. On top of this, tue sierra lift has cool terrain and it dosent face the sun as well. Copper has terrain for everyone and the park is top notch. The lines are usually not as long either as Keystone or Brek.
I skied your top 3 long before you were born. Think late 70s early 80s😳Skied Breck last year first time in 40 years., amazing time, great for everyone from 5year old Grandson to 62 year old me. At first I thought lift costs were outrageous but when you think about what it cost to staff and run an area the size of Breck I found it a little easier to accept.
Keep up the great work and God bless you and your family 🙏
1. Mary Jane WP
2. A basin
3. Copper
And these are the only ones I’ve been to enough to have an opinion on 😓 largely based on vibes as well. Can’t stand snobby people on the mountain
Really want to try out keystone and Loveland this season.
another winter park skier les go
Yea I can see why intermediates or ppl that ski/snowboard a week per year are wowed by Vail. It’s huge and feels like “choose your adventure.” But it’s just not very steep/challenging. Super fun on a pow day tho 🤙
As a Denver skier, here’s my top 5 (the ones I’ve ridden):
1. Copper
2. A-Basin
3. Winter Park
4. Breck
5. Beaver Creek
Loveland Arapaho Basin Wolf Creek Keystone and Beaver Creek.
Love all those mountains!
A basin has a great layout, all quality....Wolf Creek probably has the best snow
Telluride at #1 can't agree more. The craziest run in the state of Colorado is a HUGE over 1k gain multi hour hike up to Palmyra Peak. The peak is open maybe 15 days a season so you're very lucky if you get the opportunity to ride it and it's over 13k ft tall.
Keystone isn’t just slept on. It’s comatosed on. One of my favorites, fersherr
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Keystone blows. May as well hit a basin if you’re in the area
@@Boogermonster22 i hit both homie
@@Boogermonster22 hateraide
@@Boogermonster22 Those aren't even comparable mountains and if the snow isn't amazing A basin is wind blown crud and sucks.
1) CB - hands down steepest mountain in the country, 2) Silverton, 3 tied) A-Basin/Telluride, 4) Snowmass, 5) Breck.
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I love the list!
Native born and raised, I agree with your list. Im not a fan of Breck because of the amount of wind blown and touristyness but telluride is the best!
Personally I feel like the top five might be Wp, aspen, beaver creek, Breckinridge, and crested butte
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1. Monarch: Because of the gnarly anount of snowfall/pow and super beginner friendly but extremely fun uncharted tree runs(lack of tourists mostly locals)
2.Crested Butte: Simply beautiful and overall just a great mtn (lack if tourists)
3. A-Basin: Great mtn and is known to be for people with a higher skillset resulting in a little less tourists
4.Winter Park: Proximity to Denver and has a little bit of everything for everyone (though parking can sometimes be a pain in the ass)
5. Eldora: Small mountain easy to access without having to trek a pass or I-70 and is quite close to denver. Also mostly locals and has a lack of tourists but small mountain.
(Keep in mind I dont have a family or kids) Never been to Telluride or Aspen but definitely would probably be in the top 5 as ive heard so many good things. Personally think keystone is shit aswell as breck, not to mention its consistently the windiest peak ive ever been to.
Winter Park because they get way more snow, more powder days, when summit county is getting like 3-6”, winter park is getting 9-12”, compare the snow stakes when it snows.
Yep. Clearly this guy doesn't care about powder, snow quality, and base as it's insane to put Keystone in the top 5 just due to that. If Keystone got the snow of even Breck or Copper then sure, but it doesn't.
@@Berg4357123 So I don’t think Keystone is the greatest overall, but it does have a couple of things that are some of my favorite runs in CO. The hike up after the top of the outback lift to ride North bowl or south bowl is amazing. One of my favorite things to do in CO is that hike and ride down. Also, tiger run (allegedly “secret spot” but a lot of people know about it) is also pretty sick in a small window of opportunity between having enough snow and before it gets stomped on mid season. Oh and upper windows (above the outpost gondola) is pretty untouched most of the season, people sleep on that area too. Lower windows (below the outpost gondola) gets stomped on all the time (because no hike required). I think because on the map upper windows is labeled double black, which it’s really not, and that you have to hike just a little, detours people from checking it out. But other than north bowl, south bowl, and upper windows, keystone is mostly just like any other resort. When I would go by myself I would ride north bowl, south bowl, upper windows and then go home.
I agree great areas at Keystone. Some of the states best tree skiing are the largely unmarked/ unnamed areas on North Peak. Problem is Keystone just doesn't get the snow the other places do, and during a below average year that can really limit the mountain. Keystone is likely my 2nd most skied area in CO despite that. It would be my most skied area, but there have just been way too many time where Keystone gets 2 inches, Breck, Copper, Vail /NC get like 8, Abasin gets 6, and Winter Park gets 12. It's basically impossible for me to justify going to Keystone on such days and the above scenario happens all the time. Usually dozens of times each season.
All things considered, great list! I pretty much agree all around.
Clearly WP/Mary Jane, steamboat, copper, Highlands, and Vail/Beavercreek are close contenders, but I understand why you went with your top five.
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Loved Breck, liked Keystone. Both have so much more difficult terrain now than when I skied, I'd love to go back. And I think you hit the top three. Snowmass, Creasted Butte and Telluride are the resorts on the top of my list for full blown resorts. Great list, and looking forward to your "budget" list video!
A basin and copper mountain are the two best resorts imo
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Hey, I met you at Keystone in Area 51 back when you had the gimbal setup and around 5k subscribers. It has been so cool to see you progress and "KEEP EVOLVING"! Since I have not been to Snowmass, I would throw Copper in there (I get what you mean about the lame greens and lines), but great list! Love Telluride 🤙and GO PACK!
A-Basin is my favorite mountain in CO, I just love the vibe there. More of a locals mountain wtih some gnarly fun terrian. Kind of surprised it isn't on the list. Agree fully with Snowmass, that and Highands would be 2 and 3 for me. Steamboat at #4, I love those trees! I guess Breck can be my favorite on the Epic pass and take the #5 spot.
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Crested butte, monarch ( best vibes), and aspen snow mass were my fav Colorado resorts. I’ve been to 10 other resorts and they kinda just felt like a random place to ride. Telluride is my dream resort though but the hotel situation and prices are keeping me out for now lol
Some great info here....
I'm planning to hit Lookopass a few times this winter, and also 49° North for the first time... last year was my first time boarding in over 20 years, and boy have prices went up... Schweitzer is way more expensive now, Lookout is not a huge place but the price is low and affordable, and the recent additions made it a pretty rad little mountain to hit with a friend on a Thursday ... 49 seems to have pretty reasonable prices as well.
Cheers, and thanks as usual for the videos!
Hello, I think that I agree a lot with your opinions, especially with Keystone, Breck, and Telluride. However, it would've been nice to see steamboat on their Ford is a great family resort with all difficult terrain up to the top of the mountain and has one of the best villages.
Keystone is seriously underrated. Personally, I find that Breckenridge has a lot more runs that are just kinda boring, whereas almost all of Keystone's runs are cut really well and I could never be bored on one. But, the skill ceiling at Keystone just doesn't quite get up there. I rank Keystone higher than Breck, but that could change as I continue to progress and get better at skiing.
I'm surprised A-Basin wasn't on the list.
was getitng nervous when I didnt here tride, thank god its number 1. undienable champ in every category.
Man, the first thing that matter so much more then anything else is simply the terrain. How big is it. How much variety is there. How long are runs, etc. Nothing beats Vail in CO. Other mountains worth noting …. Telluride, Breck.
Tied for 1st is snow. Quality, amount, and base. Great terrain mean nothing if it's not open due to too little snow.
Spent a whole season at Vail, it lacks above treeline skiing and there aren't many extremes, which is why I assume it didn't make the list. Crowds and prices are also big downsides. Vail terrain and variety is still awesome tho.
From az and Only to been to three resorts in my life and lucky telluride was one of them cant wait go back and the town is lovely as well good vibes
BRO. I feel like It was just the end of the season! Already almost time to riiiipppp🤙
Telluride is ok just insanely hard to get to. #1 spot should go to wolf creek as it has the most snow in Colorado, the least amount of people, and the best pow and overall terrain. Not beginner friendly at all though.
Wolf creek is extremely flat. Its steep for 20% of the run and then flat. Your not ring about what makes it good but it’s only good for 20% of the run sadly.
@@JohnathanBuckhouse but dude the snow!
Haven't ridden in CO yet, so Im going to take this list to heart with regards to trip planning. 😁
Breckenridge, steamboat springs, telluride, aspen, copper mountain
Top ski resorts period is hard to do. Probably should do a series of "best ski resorts for X type of skier/rider" - like first timers, beginners, intermediates, advanced, and then perhaps all-round (something for everyone).
I generally agree with your evaluation of Keystone - it is an intermediate mountain - period. However, it probably has one of the best first-time/learning areas to get that "Colorado" vibe (River Run) since it is at the top of the mountain instead of at the base. If you have never skied/ride before - Keystone is an excellent place to learn. Plus, for those right off the bunny hill - the Endeavor run is pretty chill (one slightly steep section for novice folks). Scout is the next logical progression. Both are right at the top and are served by a slow but adequate double - Ruby. After that, there really isn't any more progression at Keystone, so you need to head over to Breck to continue. Also, Keystone lessons are _slightly_ cheaper than other Vail resorts and their instructors are just as good.
Now, for "best" learning area I've seen - that would be Beaver Creek - you just don't get that same epic view while learning - but they have all the carpets, plus the ability to progress too.
I'm still not good enough to enjoy Keystone, so I hit Breck as much as I can until Beaver Creek opens - beginner's paradise.
If you are a cheap date and didn't get your Epic/Ikon pass like you should, then head to Loveland Ski Area - specifically Valley for beginners and intermediates. For only $50, it is really hard to beat that. Even their main area (Basin) is cheap compared to other resorts. Also, Loveland Ski Area is good for those that just want an "all in one" type lift ticket/rental/lessons combo.
Vail is my home mountain so the one I skit the most and love the most. I think you do have to separate the mountain from the corporation. I love living in Vail despite the downsides (noise from 70, areas that look pretty artificial, too many tourists). Yes there are more extreme mountains, better parks, etc. but Vail has tons of terrain and still is a pretty awesome mountain. Top five for me, not number one but top 5. My list
1. A Basin
2 Copper
3 Vail
4 Breck
5 Crested Butte
Here’s where I like to ski: Snowmass, Vail, The Legend, Copper, Breck. Shout out to Aspen Highlands though. The only place I can happily ski in one chair, Deep Temerity, all day.
My top 4 Snowmass telluride Steamboat Keystone
Heck yeah 💪🏼💪🏼
Having Breck on here over Vail or Winter park is a BOLD take
I would think that you have to make a best of for specific activities like for: families, beginners, terrain, locals, vacationers, park… I like Breck for the walk-ability, skiing, town etc… vail for the terrain, and you’re right about Keystone. It gets crapped on for some reason.
I’m not one for the evil empire, but excluding vail on this list doesn’t feel right
Vail is overrated. The bowls all face the sun ☀️
@@JohnathanBuckhouse facts, and so crowded!
I agree, Vail is the great all arounder, Has diverse options for all level riders.
Valid points on Keystone. Love it days after a pow day. Still wouldn't put it in my top 5 though. Mine: 1. Telluride, 2. Crested Butte, 3. Aspen Highlands, 4. Snowmass, 5. A-Basin.
Also love Keystone on a powder day. Problem is it gets many fewer than even the other Summit County resorts, and it's very rare for it to get more snow on a day then Breck or Abasin. So ya no way it can be top 5 based on that alone.
5 keystone
4 steamboat
3 crested
2 a bay
1 Vail
I ski at winter park I agree
You need to go to Mission Ridge in Wenatchee, WA. It's beautiful and fun. It's unlike any other ski resort.
Love the content, my G.
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Snowmass is my favorite Colorado resort, no matter what the conditions there is always something good to ride there. Crested Butte was another great one, it would be amazing on a powder day. We did not have much new snow when we went last season. Telluride is the only one on your list I have not been to yet. Looking forward to the day when I get to ride it. Keystone has the best early season snowmaking, no other resort even comes close. They also have a boatload of lift capacity, wish Winter Park would take lessons from them. Winter park is the worst run resort in Colorado, lift capacity to Mary Jane sucks and their snowmaking is the worst. Breck is good up high, but the rest of that mountain is a beginner mountain. One day there was all I ever needed to do. The best resorts in Colorado are the ones that are far away from Denver, harder to get the less crowds. I also love my local mountain in Colorado, which I will keep to myself.
I live in telluride! glad you liked it so much
Hi Johnathan, could you do a video on some more focused hidden gems? A lot of the times people don’t need to do everything in one day. Maybe we just want to hit parks for a day, or just ride trees for a day. A cheap, less busy, and focused resort could be what people are looking for.
It would be nice for a local like you to answer this question.
what’s the best resort for a beginner ?
Vail
Breckenridge
Beaver Creek
Steamboat
Loveland/Wolfcreek/Telluride/Winter Park very close ties
Icy and way too crowded at Keystone.
I live in telluride! I would love for you to come snowboard here again!
same
@fired_ whats ur name i might know you
@fired_ I know exactly who you are! yes i do i also go to church Its samuel btw
@@Mistyon-VR oh sick cool running into you here
He should come back here this season again
My only experience has been in Winter Park.
One thing that helped keep the costs down was staying at an airbnb in town and rinding the free bus to the resort/groceries/etc. (and packing lunch)
Can you point out other resorts with equal or greater skiing/snowboarding (intermediate level) but where that kind of arrangement is possible/convenient?
(Also I loved that winter park had basically NO lines during the week)
Love snowmass
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The best for me is the one where traffic isn't a nightmare, I don't have to deal with the tunnel, lift lines NEVER suck, and parking is easy. I'm sure nobody knows where I'm talking about... 😂
Sunlight Mountain 🤷
@@M4753m That would require me dealing with the tunnel, so nah. Wouldn't mind checking it out some day though.
@@amorton94
It’s one of those hidden gems, I’m in the Midwest , always wanted to ski in Colorado, got it checked off the good ol bucket list.
Telluride is my favorite
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I personally love Purgatory for the fast blue runs
Best resort in Colorado is the one you don't wait in traffic to get to or pay a premium to park at. 😅
I love it 😂
LOL - that would be Breck for me - ironically. I'm in Colorado Springs and come in the backway. If you are ok with a shuttle, Airport is free. Granted, I discovered reserved parking last season and I would literally pay $50 to backup to QuickSilver. Considering we often get lockers, it's about an even swap.
However, I haven't tried Monarch yet and I hear good things. I'll put it on the list this coming season.
Telluride is super sick
Right!
Going to telluride mid January!! hope to see some decent snow:)
Nice ad for the Epic Pass
Telluride, Vail, Smowmass, ABasin, Highlands
Love it
highland bowl is one of the best pieces of ski terrain ever created
surprised no one said winter park mary jane side is amazing
Yeah it’s good 🤙🏼
That Monarch comment hurt...LOL
Sorry 😂
My favorite resort no question. But its all subjective. Im aware its small and doesnt have a large variety for everyone. But has such a cool little vibe and to me there absolutely are better mountains for things like difficult terrain, parks, veiws and accessibility. I think its just the most fun mountain to screw around on and let loose without worrying/focusing too much about anything. For me there is definitely something to be said about that.
What about copper?
Nah
How does Steamboat stack up against this top 5 list?
That’s the homie John D from crested butte!
He rips!
These are mine in order
Vail, Breckenridge, tie beaver creek/ copper, ole crested butte(haven’t been in more the 10 years)
P.S. I wrote this before I watched
Curious why wolf creek didn't make the list. I hear they get the most snow. Def agree on snowmass tho! Still need to hit tell.
Wolfcreek is so flat.
you forgot to mention the appaloosa bowl at breck off peak 10 near mustang, for whatever reason it isnt on the map but it has signage and is in bounds, powder there almost always
CB best resort by a mile!
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you should make another video top ten ski resorts in Colorado please
Oh ok 🤙🏼
@@JohnathanBuckhouse thank you for reading commets
You should go to Ober mountain in Tennessee next!
Oh that would be sick!
Do you know any good beginner ski resorts near Denver?
Its kinda funny because all winter park people bomedthis lol
As much as I love Keystone and it does have amazing trees, no way Keystone can be in the top 5 due to much worse snow totals than basically every other mountain in the state. Even in it's local area it get smoked by Breck, Copper, and especially Winter Park in terms of snow totals and base.
Silverton?
It’s only trailers to one group of riders.
i agree with list living in Colorado but i would have put Winter Park in there and telluride is most under rated mountain in Colorado
Heck yeah! WP is definitely in the top 8 🤙🏼
Not sure that Telluride counts as underrated. It's rated #1 in CO in lots of these lists.
I went to WP for the first time this past January. The day after tons of snow, and still snowing, and it was the most mid mountain ever. Totally overrated, and expensive af.
@@amorton94 yea can be very expensive but go to aspen if you or vail if you think wp is expensive
@@James-e6f9w Uh no? Them being expensive doesn't make WP not expensive. That's not how expenses work. 😂
Do you like beaver creek?
I love it!
Monarch catching strays.
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skied one day at Monarch, it was sick....pretty epic pow day, hit Mirkwood trees twice....the second hike seemed much longer, lol
yo wheee are you hitting Granby ranch?
Nothing holds a candle to Telluride in terms of scenery and inbound / backcountry terrain. Snow can be fickle early in the season, but beyond that its the paragon of Colorado.
Wolf creek?
Nah 😂
I guessed all 5 resorts you were gonna put lol, though I thought you were gonna put Keystone at 3 and Breck at 5 and Crested at 4
You were in it!! You could definitely put keystone at 3 😂
FIRST
Pls don’t get mad. I was just excited
@@ULTRA-MANGOnever man! 😂
On it!!
@@JohnathanBuckhouse ayyy wsp man, r u planning on heading to mountain high this season? Ik u have already been there but it’s always a great time there. Also I’m planning on going to vail this season during late December after Christmas. Do u know if the conditions are usually ok during that time?
Breck may have some good terrain to hike to (never hiked to terrain at that mtn), but I am not a fan of the lift layout there
Not sure what this list is. Not a "resort" list...including Keystone, when you could choose a dozen better or equal hills with MUCH better amenities and/or towns. Not a "ski hill" list...including Breck when you could include Vail or Steamboat...but the most confounding part of those two choice are that they were made leading up to CB, ABSnowmass and Telluride...all three legendsry mountain and town picks. Seems like a midlist criteria change.
respectfully WOLF CREEK ON TOP
Nah 😂
wolf creeks snow is god damn good but the runs are just to short
You should go to montage mountain PA pleaseeeeeeeeee❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh we will!
Keystone and breck kinda suck. I’d replace keystone, breck, and aspen with Mary Jane, A Basin, and Silverton. Love telluride and CB though!
Telluride!!!!!!!!!!
Keystone and endless powder giver. I live in Silverthorne and it definitely is not. Steamboat has much better snow.
Bunk list 😂