Here's two things you missed. First, it's not uncommon to have to pause mid-run, multiple times, to take a break and rest. The runs can be that long. Second, out east, you keep going from top to bottom. Out west, rarely is the goal to go from the peak to the base. Instead, you focus on different runs that may be even 20% of the total mountain's vertical.
Hydration is the KEY for high altitude skiing. Even in Tahoe, at 10 - 11 thousand feet, people get hit hard if they're not familiar and acclimated. If you get a severe headache soon after going up a couple miles of vert, just stop then and there, go down the mountain as safely as possible, and just rest and drink water until you feel better. It's not worth the risk.
First time at crested butte couldn’t even sleep,so sick from altitude. Last year in aspen they sold mini oxygen tanks to use as inhalers first 48:hours .game changer
The only places in Tahoe that sniff 10k are Heavenly, Mt. Rose, and Kirkwood. Most others summits are under 9k….if you’re gonna comment, at least have a clue
tip to anyone going to any resort in colorado from Denver. Take the Pegasus shuttle bus. $25 for a trip to vail, breck, copper, etc. Includes your luggage and the van has tons of room + outlets + racks for your skis/boards. Just make sure to sign up ahead of time
@@SJK-uc6lf I would check their Frisco stop. Pretty sure there is a bus there (look up summit county routes). Should have a line going from the Pegasus stop in Frisco to Keystone. Might have to get on 2 buses to get there or something but better than paying 200 bucks
As a Western skier for many decades, I’ll also share the many locals would never think of skiing first to last chairs, except on super powder days. People from elsewhere feel compelled to maximize their runs, day after day, as well as some weird desire to cover as much terrain as possible. Slow down, find the great pockets, follow the sun for softest conditions, and ski not just above your level but beyond your fitness and acclimation to big mountains.
East coast skier lucky enough to have done crested butte,copper,a basin,winter park,Utah,Tahoe and aspen. There’s wasn’t a falsity in this entire video.bravo
Deep powder isnt as easy as it seems. I often chat with east coasters on the chair. They start complaining when we have a legit deep day of 15" or more. Rent a powder board or skis if you're lucky enough to get such a day. Lastly the rockies go through dry spells too. 80% of the days are nothing like the promotional videos.
Best comment. Deep powder technique completely threw me off my first time out west. I fell so many times. Eventually I learned how to ski it and glad I did. Being able to ski a pure sheet of ice doesn't translate to knowing what to do in deep powder.
Also, make sure you do a lot of cardio before your trip as well as exercising your quads. Otherwise, you may be completely out of breath or simply lose all leg muscle by the end of the day.
I am going on my first Colorado trip this winter, so I appreciate every tip I can get. One thing I plan on doing is taking it easy at first. I am going to get used to the altitude and powder on green runs before cutting loose and exploring.
Having been through that experience, I guarantee your “plan” will go out the window, and you will totally “overdo” it the first day! It’s as if a kid had a two-day all-you-can-eat pass to a candy store, thinking he’s just going to have a couple of small pieces on the first day, so he’s not sick on day two-just not going to happen!😅 This video (and others by these guys) is really well done and offers great tips. One tip I will add-depending on where you go-many Colorado destinations offer free mountain tours, guided by a local “mountain ambassador”, which can really be helpful and point out cool things which aren’t obvious. They tend to take it fairly easy, so it’s a good way to moderate yourself on day one, if that’s your plan. Or, if you forgot your plan on day 1, and you’re wiped out on day 2, it’s a good way to spend an hour or two and see what you missed the first day. Hiring a guide or a private small group lesson is also a great way to go. If you ski a place like Vail or Breck the “wrong” way, you’ll spend hours in lines. But if you know how to avoid the traffic through the day, you can ski the same runs with very little waiting. Enjoy your trip! And drink lots of water!
@@williama.walker2287 Consider limiting your riding to 4 hrs per day(no or minimal breaks) just being outside for 8 hrs takes a toll and the enjoyment level goes does as fatigue sets in on days 2, 3....
Funnily Enough tomorrow will be my first time skiing out West!!! I just recently moved to CO with the Army and I was able to buy my epic pass at the reduced price. The last Time I’ve skied was out in Virginia so the size and scale will be wildly different. I’ll be on the Slopes at Breckenridge and hopefully at Keystone the following weekend.
Skied in the French Alps for decades and my first US trip was to Breckinridge. The altitude nearly killed me! 🤣. I could not believe how much I was puffing and panting for several days. Great fun though.
When I read the headline, I thought you'd be talking about the Pacific West. From my non-American perspective, there is nothing West about Colorado or Utah XD
If you're planning to come out west, do yourself a favor and research the smaller ski resorts and stay away from the big destination resorts. $200 for a lift ticket. $400 a night $200 plus dollars for food. Pay for parking and stand in long lines.
Although I was born and raised in Pennsylvania, after hiking the entire Appalachian Trail in 1980, I moved out to Pocatello, Idaho. And I have been here ever since. I must congratulate you on your comprehensive summation on skiing in the West compared to back East. Good job. Although,.... I never skied back East.... So skiing the West, is really all I know. I must also add that although I have skied most of the destination areas here in Idaho, Montana, and Utah, over the years, I have gravitated mostly toward a few "local" ski areas within an easy day's drive from Pocatello. And mostly back country.---"backsides" of many of these places are the true gems of the West. But knowledge of avalanche preparedness and route selection is a must....every year.
As many local skiers will point out, some mountains are fine during peak times - for example Keystone instead of Breckenridge, or Monarch or Loveland Ski Area. Also, if you plan to ski a big name resort, get a ski pass (like Epic or Ikon) - at counter pricing is stupid expensive OR consider skiing at a smaller resort (although you'll give up some creature comforts). The problem with those ski passes is they aren't available during core ski season, so it takes a bit of planning. I have also found that early or late season has some really good lodging rates compared to peak season. If peak season is your deal, look at staying a few miles out of town or in a nearby town instead of the actual destination - like Frisco/Silverthorne vs Breckenridge.
I learned to ski in michigan where our hills are lucky to have 300-500’ vertical😂 Going to steamboat first time out west was a little rough but i went to palisades the next year and it was the best experience ever, now im so bored skiing here in my home state😭😂
Not surprised, because Palisades is a very good ski resort and one of the best in the US. I live in California about 4 hours away from Palisades, and whenever my family goes up to ski, we always have a great time. I have been taking Palisades for granted because it is one of the biggest and highest rated ski resorts in the US
The biggest difference for me is is the lack of ice / boilerplate out west. I always say if you can ski expert VT slopes that are hardpacked / icy / tight - you can handle almost anything out west.
I was talking to ski patrol out west looking for a couple trails and they said one of them was icy, I mentioned I live and ski in New England, they smiled and said have fun. Half way down the dreaded ice trail I was like, what ice?
I lived in VT for three seasons. Moved to CO. Thought I was terribly out of shape cuz I couldn't ski from first to last chair. But, it was because I wasn't standing in 30-45 min liftlines.😊
@newagain9964 Sugarbush, base of Jay, Killington, Stowe. I was poor when I lived there, so only went to my "local" hills. Sugarbush was less than 30 minutes door-to-door
What this isn’t saying about all of the great skiing out west, is the gamble one takes when going out west to get that great skiing. I’ve skied Utah for a number of years, a week at a time. It was more likely that I’d have a “Northeast” week than it was an Utah week. 75 deg week in the SL valley one year, thaw-freeze another. Didn’t matter if it was Jan, Feb or March. Sure the 18” day at Alta was awesome, and the couple of 10+ days at Solitude were really good, but not worth i$2k+ for a few days of that kind of skiing. Oh, it is also tiring to hear “you should’ve been here last week, 3 days of epic snow” when dealing with the NE like remnants. So, ya, living there, you get to have great snow. To gamble on an epic week, go for it if you are happy with NE conditions. And then there are the road closures. That’s a lost day that your just paid for. You can have it. I’ll stay here in the NE and pick and choose my 10” to 30” snow days here in the NE. Had 5 of those last year and that was a “poor” snow year.
Random fact...did you know that Aspen groves are one tree system? A whole group of Aspens are considered 1 singular organism with the main life of them underground in the root system that all connect. Also, I will mention....going above tree line in a storm or foggy or even cloudy conditions make it VERY hard to see depth perception. So BE CAREFUL!
I spent most of the 80's through 2000's skiing/ racing on the slopes western half of USA. The size of the resorts is bigger, and if you are new to the sport or unfamiliar to the resort, always grab a trail map for "just in case" you need to find your way back. Also, for thrill seekers, please understand that laws change from state to state. Sking down closed off areas or runs can actually get you arrested in some states, and while others will just bill you for the cost of a rescue if you decide to do a little back country. I personally avoid skiing on holiday weekends because of crowd size are so much bigger and with lift tickets reaching over $300 at some resorts, the last thing I want to do is spent most of the day waiting in lift lines. Last tip, those who spend most of their lives living near sea level elevation and are not that physically fit, do not over exert yourself or drink any alcohol while these higher elevations. You will quickly find suffering consequences exceeding your body adaption of higher elevation.
I found your video dead on ☝️👍. The Skiing ⛷️ In The East Coast is Literally 180 Degrees On The West Coast and Rockey. I Will Also Say That The West Coast And Rocky Skiing Chairlifts Are Way Better Than The East Coast. Being Born In Montana I Gotta Go With The Biggest Skiing In America 🇺🇸 Big Sky Resort Which Is The Leaders In New Modern D Drive Technology With The World Leaders In Ropeway Systems And Having The Now World Honor Of Having The Worlds Longest 8 Seater Heated Bubble Chairlift. The Madison 8. Making Big Sky Resort ☝️The Only Resort To Have ☝️☝️ Giant 8 Pack Heated Chairlifts, 3 Direct Drive Chairlifts. The East Coast Just Doesn’t Even Seem To Care About Their Ropeway Systems And How The Ropeway System Is The Key 🔑 Element To Having A Successful Resort Business Plan like Big Sky Resort Has Done! Maybe 🤔 If The East Coast Resorts Would Even Buy A Doppelmayr Bubble 6 Pack Would Make A Huge Profit For You And Pay 💰 Off In The Long Run. Big Sky Resort Listens, Hears And Acts. Can The East Coast Resorts Say The Same 🤔🤷♂️
As somebody who lives close enough to day trip some of these resorts I would recommend the easterners stay in the east because I don't want longer lift lines.
Altitude hack - walk a mile, at least, when you get into town, no matter how late or how blizzardy. Cold and snowy is better. Get some ice in your lungs. You don't have to overdo it, but do it. Just don't slip on ice. Hilly terrain helps. Don't even think about renting a car in Denver and driving hwy 70. Like anything else, go up is easy. Coming down in any weather will make you give up driving a car forever
IMHO, I find the verticals 'similar' to the East Coast in that the bottom half of the Western mountains 'isn't, worth it' due to poor snow quality (due to temp differences between top & bottom), lift layout &/or it's less steep, so not as much fun & a lot of folks ski/ride there. Again IMO & nothing against lower elevation skiing/riding. WB is a perfect example of this. Snow quality top VS. bottom can be night & day due - literally rain/snow to its height & base elevation. Revelstoke has one lift from base to mid mountain, so can have loooong lines. JH lifts & terrain are very much split mid mountain. Of course this isn't always the case but that has been my experience & what you like may be very different from what I like. Just get out there & enjoy.
The lack of mention of tree wells seems like a big miss. Can be extremely dangerous in British Columbia.
don’t mention it, less people will fall in tree wells and then the mountain will be busier 👎
@@zwhtan That, and the lack of avalanches
Here's two things you missed.
First, it's not uncommon to have to pause mid-run, multiple times, to take a break and rest. The runs can be that long.
Second, out east, you keep going from top to bottom. Out west, rarely is the goal to go from the peak to the base. Instead, you focus on different runs that may be even 20% of the total mountain's vertical.
Yep. You can ski off piste for 1000’ vertical then hop on to a groomer for another 1000’ to the lift.
@@Djacob_ or 4000 vertical off piste if you're in Jackson Hole.
yup. I ride at whistler and the best thing to do is pick a lift and stick to that for the day. travelling between lifts really eats up time.
Try Sugarloaf in Maine.
Born and raised in Colorado, definitely took our ski resorts for granted. Awesome video. Spot on!
Hydration is the KEY for high altitude skiing. Even in Tahoe, at 10 - 11 thousand feet, people get hit hard if they're not familiar and acclimated. If you get a severe headache soon after going up a couple miles of vert, just stop then and there, go down the mountain as safely as possible, and just rest and drink water until you feel better. It's not worth the risk.
Yeah man, that’s why I keep 7-9 PBR’s in my jacket. Solid advice.
@@nonamecyborg1953I too partake in extreme drinking and mellow skiing.
10k ft is a joke. Try the summit of a-bay and then talk to me. The Lake Dillon valley starts at 9k+.
First time at crested butte couldn’t even sleep,so sick from altitude. Last year in aspen they sold mini oxygen tanks to use as inhalers first 48:hours .game changer
The only places in Tahoe that sniff 10k are Heavenly, Mt. Rose, and Kirkwood. Most others summits are under 9k….if you’re gonna comment, at least have a clue
I am always amazed by how thorough Sam is. He really knows his stuff!!
You can thank our new writer James for the vast majority of this one!
I wish this channel was around when I started skiing. Great content as always gang.
tip to anyone going to any resort in colorado from Denver. Take the Pegasus shuttle bus. $25 for a trip to vail, breck, copper, etc. Includes your luggage and the van has tons of room + outlets + racks for your skis/boards. Just make sure to sign up ahead of time
They go along I-70. Have to get off at Frisco, and have to take bus to breck
@@newagain9964 free bus though, done it plenty of times with no issues, just gets pretty packed some days
Thank you. I've been looking for an option where I don't have to rent a car. Do you know of a bus that connects Pegasus to Keystone/A-Basin?
@@SJK-uc6lf I would check their Frisco stop. Pretty sure there is a bus there (look up summit county routes). Should have a line going from the Pegasus stop in Frisco to Keystone. Might have to get on 2 buses to get there or something but better than paying 200 bucks
@@grantcapel9884 Nice. $200 in shuttles is exactly what I'm trying to avoid.
As a Western skier for many decades, I’ll also share the many locals would never think of skiing first to last chairs, except on super powder days. People from elsewhere feel compelled to maximize their runs, day after day, as well as some weird desire to cover as much terrain as possible. Slow down, find the great pockets, follow the sun for softest conditions, and ski not just above your level but beyond your fitness and acclimation to big mountains.
When PeakRankings says “However,” you know he’s about to deliver a crushing blow 😭
It was great to meet you at the Snowbound expo this weekend. Thanks for the fire vids.
East coast skier lucky enough to have done crested butte,copper,a basin,winter park,Utah,Tahoe and aspen. There’s wasn’t a falsity in this entire video.bravo
Deep powder isnt as easy as it seems. I often chat with east coasters on the chair. They start complaining when we have a legit deep day of 15" or more. Rent a powder board or skis if you're lucky enough to get such a day.
Lastly the rockies go through dry spells too. 80% of the days are nothing like the promotional videos.
Best comment. Deep powder technique completely threw me off my first time out west. I fell so many times. Eventually I learned how to ski it and glad I did. Being able to ski a pure sheet of ice doesn't translate to knowing what to do in deep powder.
Also, make sure you do a lot of cardio before your trip as well as exercising your quads. Otherwise, you may be completely out of breath or simply lose all leg muscle by the end of the day.
I am going on my first Colorado trip this winter, so I appreciate every tip I can get. One thing I plan on doing is taking it easy at first. I am going to get used to the altitude and powder on green runs before cutting loose and exploring.
Having been through that experience, I guarantee your “plan” will go out the window, and you will totally “overdo” it the first day!
It’s as if a kid had a two-day all-you-can-eat pass to a candy store, thinking he’s just going to have a couple of small pieces on the first day, so he’s not sick on day two-just not going to happen!😅
This video (and others by these guys) is really well done and offers great tips.
One tip I will add-depending on where you go-many Colorado destinations offer free mountain tours, guided by a local “mountain ambassador”, which can really be helpful and point out cool things which aren’t obvious. They tend to take it fairly easy, so it’s a good way to moderate yourself on day one, if that’s your plan. Or, if you forgot your plan on day 1, and you’re wiped out on day 2, it’s a good way to spend an hour or two and see what you missed the first day. Hiring a guide or a private small group lesson is also a great way to go. If you ski a place like Vail or Breck the “wrong” way, you’ll spend hours in lines. But if you know how to avoid the traffic through the day, you can ski the same runs with very little waiting. Enjoy your trip! And drink lots of water!
@@williama.walker2287 Consider limiting your riding to 4 hrs per day(no or minimal breaks) just being outside for 8 hrs takes a toll and the enjoyment level goes does as fatigue sets in on days 2, 3....
Funnily Enough tomorrow will be my first time skiing out West!!! I just recently moved to CO with the Army and I was able to buy my epic pass at the reduced price. The last Time I’ve skied was out in Virginia so the size and scale will be wildly different. I’ll be on the Slopes at Breckenridge and hopefully at Keystone the following weekend.
Skied in the French Alps for decades and my first US trip was to Breckinridge. The altitude nearly killed me! 🤣. I could not believe how much I was puffing and panting for several days. Great fun though.
We went there in 1992, the condo didn't even have an elevator.
Incredible breakdown of resorts (east v west)
Your content is some of the best on RUclips
Inspiring to me! Thank you!
me, a regular alps skier, watching a video why i should go from us east coast skiing to the west side
lmao
When I read the headline, I thought you'd be talking about the Pacific West. From my non-American perspective, there is nothing West about Colorado or Utah XD
If you're planning to come out west, do yourself a favor and research the smaller ski resorts and stay away from the big destination resorts. $200 for a lift ticket. $400 a night $200 plus dollars for food. Pay for parking and stand in long lines.
Although I was born and raised in Pennsylvania, after hiking the entire Appalachian Trail in 1980, I moved out to Pocatello, Idaho. And I have been here ever since.
I must congratulate you on your comprehensive summation on skiing in the West compared to back East. Good job.
Although,.... I never skied back East.... So skiing the West, is really all I know.
I must also add that although I have skied most of the destination areas here in Idaho, Montana, and Utah, over the years, I have gravitated mostly toward a few "local" ski areas within an easy day's drive from Pocatello. And mostly back country.---"backsides" of many of these places are the true gems of the West. But knowledge of avalanche preparedness and route selection is a must....every year.
Where was the first clip taken at 0:00? The terrain looks beautiful
Bridger Bowl, MT!
You missed one thing about driving risks. Snow or top all weather tires on a 2wd will be better than a 4wd with neither
As many local skiers will point out, some mountains are fine during peak times - for example Keystone instead of Breckenridge, or Monarch or Loveland Ski Area. Also, if you plan to ski a big name resort, get a ski pass (like Epic or Ikon) - at counter pricing is stupid expensive OR consider skiing at a smaller resort (although you'll give up some creature comforts). The problem with those ski passes is they aren't available during core ski season, so it takes a bit of planning. I have also found that early or late season has some really good lodging rates compared to peak season. If peak season is your deal, look at staying a few miles out of town or in a nearby town instead of the actual destination - like Frisco/Silverthorne vs Breckenridge.
Nice content! It’s a good reminder to those of us who grew up here. Don’t take it for granted. World class.
The mountain collective pass is generally a way better option for most people unless you're going to get a full week of skiing in at 2 of the resorts.
MC pass is not a better option for most. It’s super niche.
We''ll be feeling the burn 🔥on a weekend versus 🆚and or week seven days ski 🎿⛷trip ! 0:00 🕛 -🕛5:07-20:03!
I learned to ski in michigan where our hills are lucky to have 300-500’ vertical😂 Going to steamboat first time out west was a little rough but i went to palisades the next year and it was the best experience ever, now im so bored skiing here in my home state😭😂
Not surprised, because Palisades is a very good ski resort and one of the best in the US. I live in California about 4 hours away from Palisades, and whenever my family goes up to ski, we always have a great time. I have been taking Palisades for granted because it is one of the biggest and highest rated ski resorts in the US
The biggest difference for me is is the lack of ice / boilerplate out west. I always say if you can ski expert VT slopes that are hardpacked / icy / tight - you can handle almost anything out west.
I was talking to ski patrol out west looking for a couple trails and they said one of them was icy, I mentioned I live and ski in New England, they smiled and said have fun. Half way down the dreaded ice trail I was like, what ice?
Confirmed. New England skiing is real skiing. If u can ski in NE u can ski anywhere. Not true for those learning in Rockies.
I lived in VT for three seasons. Moved to CO. Thought I was terribly out of shape cuz I couldn't ski from first to last chair. But, it was because I wasn't standing in 30-45 min liftlines.😊
@@asajayunknown6290 in ur experience which resorts typically saw +20 min lift lines on Saturdays?
@newagain9964 Sugarbush, base of Jay, Killington, Stowe. I was poor when I lived there, so only went to my "local" hills. Sugarbush was less than 30 minutes door-to-door
7:52 That Superbowl hike is brutal
The voiceover of Aspen tree skiing was a paired with a clip of birch trees. But the point makes sense
Great videos. Thanks so much.
If powder is all what you care, might as well fly out to Hokkaido, Japan... Guaranteed powder every day and the whole trip will be much cheaper too
How to the terrain?
Whats the little run at 10:06?
Bottom of Silver Buck at Deer Valley!
What this isn’t saying about all of the great skiing out west, is the gamble one takes when going out west to get that great skiing. I’ve skied Utah for a number of years, a week at a time. It was more likely that I’d have a “Northeast” week than it was an Utah week. 75 deg week in the SL valley one year, thaw-freeze another. Didn’t matter if it was Jan, Feb or March. Sure the 18” day at Alta was awesome, and the couple of 10+ days at Solitude were really good, but not worth i$2k+ for a few days of that kind of skiing. Oh, it is also tiring to hear “you should’ve been here last week, 3 days of epic snow” when dealing with the NE like remnants. So, ya, living there, you get to have great snow. To gamble on an epic week, go for it if you are happy with NE conditions. And then there are the road closures. That’s a lost day that your just paid for. You can have it. I’ll stay here in the NE and pick and choose my 10” to 30” snow days here in the NE. Had 5 of those last year and that was a “poor” snow year.
Thank u for this content
East coast versus 🆚west coast ski 🎿⛷resorts ?!
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3:10 guy fall
Caught his heel edge
10:25 kid fall?
western skiing is easier.
Source - your POV video skiing MRG.
On my two sisters and brothers ski
0:00 🕛 🕛 -5:52-20:03!
It might just be me, but I noticed a lack of decent terrain parks in a lot of otherwise great mountains out West.
Random fact...did you know that Aspen groves are one tree system? A whole group of Aspens are considered 1 singular organism with the main life of them underground in the root system that all connect. Also, I will mention....going above tree line in a storm or foggy or even cloudy conditions make it VERY hard to see depth perception. So BE CAREFUL!
The panoramic mountains are stuuuuuning! I really dream of skiing in every destination resorts in the west
Higher oxygen levels ski 🎿⛷warning Colorado versus 🆚Utah?!!
Ski 🎿⛷!
Stay back east . You guys clearly have it way better. Zero reason to come to utah or Colorado because we have awful conditions here.. 🙃 stay there
You should check out mountain high
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Something about the audio does not sound right. I think the voice over on previous videos sounds better
I spent most of the 80's through 2000's skiing/ racing on the slopes western half of USA. The size of the resorts is bigger, and if you are new to the sport or unfamiliar to the resort, always grab a trail map for "just in case" you need to find your way back. Also, for thrill seekers, please understand that laws change from state to state. Sking down closed off areas or runs can actually get you arrested in some states, and while others will just bill you for the cost of a rescue if you decide to do a little back country.
I personally avoid skiing on holiday weekends because of crowd size are so much bigger and with lift tickets reaching over $300 at some resorts, the last thing I want to do is spent most of the day waiting in lift lines.
Last tip, those who spend most of their lives living near sea level elevation and are not that physically fit, do not over exert yourself or drink any alcohol while these higher elevations. You will quickly find suffering consequences exceeding your body adaption of higher elevation.
When I was younger it didn’t bother me, but now, I’m older and the change in altitude really takes its toll on me.
Do I see clips at Bridger Bowl??
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I found your video dead on ☝️👍. The Skiing ⛷️ In The East Coast is Literally 180 Degrees On The West Coast and Rockey. I Will Also Say That The West Coast And Rocky Skiing Chairlifts Are Way Better Than The East Coast. Being Born In Montana I Gotta Go With The Biggest Skiing In America 🇺🇸 Big Sky Resort Which Is The Leaders In New Modern D Drive Technology With The World Leaders In Ropeway Systems And Having The Now World Honor Of Having The Worlds Longest 8 Seater Heated Bubble Chairlift. The Madison 8. Making Big Sky Resort ☝️The Only Resort To Have ☝️☝️ Giant 8 Pack Heated Chairlifts, 3 Direct Drive Chairlifts. The East Coast Just Doesn’t Even Seem To Care About Their Ropeway Systems And How The Ropeway System Is The Key 🔑 Element To Having A Successful Resort Business Plan like Big Sky Resort Has Done! Maybe 🤔 If The East Coast Resorts Would Even Buy A Doppelmayr Bubble 6 Pack Would Make A Huge Profit For You And Pay 💰 Off In The Long Run. Big Sky Resort Listens, Hears And Acts. Can The East Coast Resorts Say The Same 🤔🤷♂️
As somebody who lives close enough to day trip some of these resorts I would recommend the easterners stay in the east because I don't want longer lift lines.
Im thankful to be in an area out of reach for day trippers from large cities.
Sorry, not sorry, right?
Whos the dude shadow-boxing on the dance floor ? the native mating ritual in a sausage town all too common in ski towns lol
Honestly I’d rather ski at Bridger than any Vail or Alterra owned mountain. Way better terrain and more freshies
Altitude hack - walk a mile, at least, when you get into town, no matter how late or how blizzardy. Cold and snowy is better. Get some ice in your lungs. You don't have to overdo it, but do it. Just don't slip on ice. Hilly terrain helps. Don't even think about renting a car in Denver and driving hwy 70. Like anything else, go up is easy. Coming down in any weather will make you give up driving a car forever
I’ve heard I-70 referred to as “Blood Alley” more than once.
Agreed. Only reason I don’t live in mountainous terrain is I loathe mtn driving.
For altitude acclimation I ice skated in an outdoor rink for half an hour in Snowmass first thing when I got there.
Areas'!
IMHO, I find the verticals 'similar' to the East Coast in that the bottom half of the Western mountains 'isn't, worth it' due to poor snow quality (due to temp differences between top & bottom), lift layout &/or it's less steep, so not as much fun & a lot of folks ski/ride there. Again IMO & nothing against lower elevation skiing/riding.
WB is a perfect example of this. Snow quality top VS. bottom can be night & day due - literally rain/snow to its height & base elevation. Revelstoke has one lift from base to mid mountain, so can have loooong lines. JH lifts & terrain are very much split mid mountain. Of course this isn't always the case but that has been my experience & what you like may be very different from what I like. Just get out there & enjoy.
"Vile resorts" is horrible! Over crowded, dangerous and will take all your money!
Which USA 🇺🇸 ski 🎿⛷resort ?
Westren 🎿ski ⛷⛷areas versus 🆚east coast ski 🎿⛷resorts?
Bridger Bowl review when?
Soon! Hopefully before the end of the calendar year.
Winter 🥶❄versus 🆚spring ski 🎿⛷trip up 🆙🔝in March month in the usa 🇺🇸 USA ski 🎿⛷area(s)? Of Colorado ?
Stay home! We do not need more tourists!
We? You own the mountains?
We’ll start with you.
Bruh. Skiers have taken the title from golfers as the most demanding nauseating complaining anti-public access spoiled brats in sports and rec. 😒
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West coast is the worst ! Don't come it's horrible.
ya i hate this place take me to the east !👀
Please don't come, the west is soooo bad
Thanks for making the west ski resorts less crowded😂
Great video. Steamboat is the worst ski area in Colorado. Go somewhere else.
Lol
Up 🆙🆙in the usa 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 ski 🎿⛷area state of Colarado!
Since that ski 🎿⛷resort (aka ) 🔑🔐Keystone is where my whole family is skiing ⛷🎿?
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Out west sucks, don't come out here....
Utah resorts sucks, if you're planning a trip I'd recommend Jackson Hole, Big Sky, or Breck if you want to get the true Western Ski experience.
I would NEVER ski in the east. Waste of time and money if you live in the Rockies. And stop saying “out” west. It’s annoying.
🔑🔐Keystone ski 🎿⛷resort area versus 🆚Brekcridengrice ?
We'll (2,000 versus 🆚4,000 )Moutain ski 🎿⛷resort?
Don't do it, it sucks out here XD
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