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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
  • Who’s ready to hit the slopes? Welcome to MojoTravels, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Ski Destinations in the US, focusing exclusively on states out west.
    For this list, we’re looking at some of the best, most highly-regarded, unique and sometimes underrated downhill resort areas across the western United States.
    #SkiResorts #SkiUSA #Skiing

Комментарии • 879

  • @MojoTravels
    @MojoTravels  4 года назад +88

    Are you stoked to get skiing?

    • @magnustown1621
      @magnustown1621 4 года назад +4

      yes!!!!!!!

    • @karlismymiddlename
      @karlismymiddlename 3 года назад

      yup

    • @jesusisreal2604
      @jesusisreal2604 3 года назад

      Pray this prayer to be saved plz, Dear God I know I am a sinner but I believe Jesus died for my sins, I repent of my sins, I accept Jesus as my personal lord and savior in Jesus name AMEN!!

    • @notslyguy4310
      @notslyguy4310 2 года назад

      Brecenridge is good but I do not think it desires number 1. Number one should be Jackson hole

    • @SharkTheTitanOfAmazingStuff
      @SharkTheTitanOfAmazingStuff 2 года назад

      I love it

  • @ashwinmanur7173
    @ashwinmanur7173 3 года назад +193

    Jackson Hole: only 133 trails
    Me: cries in east coast

    • @domg0714
      @domg0714 3 года назад +5

      Me in Connecticut at powder ridge which is just a big hill

    • @TGarner117
      @TGarner117 3 года назад

      At least we got snowshoe

    • @jesusisreal2604
      @jesusisreal2604 3 года назад

      Pray this prayer to be saved plz, Dear God I know I am a sinner but I believe Jesus died for my sins, I repent of my sins, I accept Jesus as my personal lord and savior in Jesus name AMEN!!

    • @Spencer-fk8ux
      @Spencer-fk8ux 2 года назад

      trust me Jackson sucks. If you love a bunch of snobs, crowded lift lines, and terrible parking, then by all means go there.

    • @parker5323
      @parker5323 2 года назад

      Lol my east coast resorts have 135 and 165 trails

  • @67daltonknox
    @67daltonknox 3 года назад +36

    If cost is an issue, stay in Salt Lake City, rent a car and drive to whichever resort takes your fancy. Accommodation and food are much cheaper than at the resorts. If you want to go hair shirt, sleep in your truck outside Mammoth, scrub up in the Lodge and buy beer, rolls, ham and cheese in Vons.

    • @keepingitmellow
      @keepingitmellow 3 года назад +2

      Don't listen to this guy. Slc is horrible don't come here 🙄

    • @67daltonknox
      @67daltonknox 3 года назад +1

      @@keepingitmellow. Then why are you there?

    • @keepingitmellow
      @keepingitmellow 3 года назад +2

      @@67daltonknox thought you'd get it. Snow here is great man just messing cause the best resorts here don't have a good roads it gets too crowded. Depending on the day they shut down the canyon road

    • @charlieharper4975
      @charlieharper4975 2 года назад +1

      The truck gets real cold at night and covered with frozen condensation in the morning. Ask me how I know.

  • @skiermac4679
    @skiermac4679 3 года назад +275

    Vail at number 2? You can tell these people have never been skiing before. Vail is way too crowded, way too expensive, and has way too many rules.

    • @brennickler
      @brennickler 3 года назад +10

      They're putting them in that order for commercial appeal bullshit

    • @verticalhairline
      @verticalhairline 3 года назад +12

      Alta is number 1 obvious

    • @Jimmy-js8mz
      @Jimmy-js8mz 3 года назад +4

      Vail sucks this year with their reservation system

    • @jordanboldt7493
      @jordanboldt7493 3 года назад +2

      For sure crested butte is way better

    • @harlanglassman1204
      @harlanglassman1204 3 года назад +5

      I know. For beaver creek being right near Vail it is totally crazy. Beaver creek has less people and better conditions and runs.

  • @dreamworks5899
    @dreamworks5899 3 года назад +282

    Thanks for keeping all the good resorts off this list 👍

    • @kingalshammari8251
      @kingalshammari8251 3 года назад +6

      What are the good ones? Because I don’t really have much experience lol

    • @Cl_alt
      @Cl_alt 3 года назад +14

      @@kingalshammari8251 Schwietzar mountain - Idaho is amazing. Right now you can only buy season passes due to covid but normally you can get passes for cheap. The mountain is fairly large and the veiws are incredible. The staff is amazing and the the trails are perfect. You can ski both sides of the mountain, the backside being more backcountry and advanced and the front being your usual main run and branching trails with backcountry on the sides. You get a view of lake Pend Oreille wich is just stunning from the summit.

    • @cap_n_crunchies1449
      @cap_n_crunchies1449 3 года назад +11

      Don’t sleep on the East

    • @softhotty
      @softhotty 3 года назад +2

      That's funny.

    • @boom_town_1luedde814
      @boom_town_1luedde814 3 года назад +6

      Taos

  • @kjellnilsson4967
    @kjellnilsson4967 3 года назад +155

    Thanks for not mentioning the “actually good resorts” lol. All those big name resorts are crowded and over hyped.

    • @michaelzero5144
      @michaelzero5144 3 года назад +3

      So true!

    • @jamesdunn2214
      @jamesdunn2214 3 года назад +9

      Small local hills are best. I have skied most here and a couple are generally uncrowded but most are as you say, overhyped and overcrowded.

    • @matthewlahey2898
      @matthewlahey2898 3 года назад +28

      Maybe get off the groomers and go find some trees. A lot of the high end resorts are only crowded on the main runs

    • @duckyboi3922
      @duckyboi3922 3 года назад +3

      @@jamesdunn2214 That is why I ski the east

    • @jamesdunn2214
      @jamesdunn2214 3 года назад +1

      @@duckyboi3922 There are many small areas out west too.

  • @greggforbes1455
    @greggforbes1455 3 года назад +35

    Snowbird and Alta individually could be top 4 picks. Put together as 1 and still at #6?? Cmon now:)

  • @aleksanderkline9389
    @aleksanderkline9389 4 года назад +390

    Imagine putting park city above Alta and the bird

    • @colinmcguinness2628
      @colinmcguinness2628 4 года назад +30

      Yeah I went to both when they got 600 inches two years ago and Alta is just so much better for ppl who just care abt skiing and not nightlife and atmosphere as much.. we found some of the most amazing hidden and untouched pillow lines

    • @michaelshorts9436
      @michaelshorts9436 4 года назад +26

      Snowbird is my #1.

    • @jaypenry738
      @jaypenry738 4 года назад +14

      This list is just wonky. Targhee isn’t even on this list and we all know the bird is way better the PC.

    • @ChrisJones-qw7bn
      @ChrisJones-qw7bn 4 года назад +1

      Hey...I'm just stoked 2 of the resorts I was a Lifty at were in the top 5. Being The "Bird and Park City! I feel so blessed and was living the Dream!! KOOL-AID was HERE!!! OH YEAH!! =P

    • @Justfacts10000
      @Justfacts10000 4 года назад +3

      Does anybody know anything about Park City or Breckenridge??? Which ones is better ? Me and my girlfriend are going for Christmas but I need to know which is better or where is the best ski resort for like couples and non skiers 👀

  • @purple_muskalunge
    @purple_muskalunge 3 года назад +30

    In the US we are extremely lucky with the quality and quantity of amazing ski resorts. I live in Tahoe so it is hard to argue about what is better when I have had so many days at the resorts and backcountry. I am grateful!!

    • @evandonovan8410
      @evandonovan8410 3 года назад +2

      I live 2hrs from Tahoe and my favorite resorts are Kirkwood and Squaw/Alpine. I think Heavenly’s overrated and “Flatstar only good for their terrain park. What’s your favorite Tahoe resort? Also what’s your opinion on Squaw/Alpine’s plan to connect both resorts with a base to base gondola? The Gondola would of course turn Squaw/Alpine into one huge resort with 6,000 acres which would make it the 2nd largest resort in the USA and 3rd largest resort in North America after Whistler and Park City.

    • @evandonovan8410
      @evandonovan8410 3 года назад

      You probably already know this but the locals call Northstar Flatstar because the resort doesn’t have any real steep terrain

    • @tomtellem
      @tomtellem Год назад

      cost wise it seems you are not that lucky though, at least comparing to European prices

    • @deathrooster14
      @deathrooster14 Год назад

      ​​@@evandonovan8410 I'm originally from Reno so i went to Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose every week. Honestly if lake views are what you want, Diamond Peak is a fraction of the price and way less crowded.

  • @Gabi-ci6ep
    @Gabi-ci6ep 3 года назад +4

    I worked at Breckenridge Ski Resort in the 18-19 season. Amazing city, I miss it very much

  • @efuuccckkkknvvvvvvatglenwi5042
    @efuuccckkkknvvvvvvatglenwi5042 2 года назад +18

    I’ve been to a few of these resorts and I still don’t know why mammoth Mountain isn’t on the list. It has 5 stars for craft brews, food, nightlife, and a small-town atmosphere. Holiday weekends are busy but aren’t overcrowded with long lines. Just my opinion...

    • @cruisyguy
      @cruisyguy Год назад

      Seriously. Clearly, these folks are biased against Mammoth Mountain.

    • @chrisquintana3877
      @chrisquintana3877 Год назад

      Because California blows

    • @Watermelonplz
      @Watermelonplz 8 месяцев назад

      I feel the same way about aleyska ski resort, but then again, it is very isolated.

  • @chrispitchford6045
    @chrispitchford6045 3 года назад +3

    I'm in agreement with many of your picks but what about Mammoth Mountain in Ca.?

  • @ezrapotter4631
    @ezrapotter4631 3 года назад +3

    Hope some ski places open this weekend in the northeast! Lots of snow

  • @calebbrowning2125
    @calebbrowning2125 3 года назад +13

    Crested Butte definitely should've been there. I go every year and its the same thing: no lines or crowds, great back country, steeps, and a great Colorado vibe yet it's an Epic resort so it has all the great benefits and incredible service.

    • @rickden8362
      @rickden8362 2 года назад

      Although The Butte is a quality mountain, it would be hard to pick which of the 10 on this list it would replace specially considering other mountains left off...Mammoth, Taos, Whistler/Blackcomb(should be considered in western No.Am)

    • @DD-sr9xm
      @DD-sr9xm Год назад

      Shh, don’t tell anyone.

  • @NateZ6
    @NateZ6 4 года назад +134

    Definitely expected Mammoth to be on the list.

    • @1971walstib
      @1971walstib 3 года назад +7

      Nathan Zhao 🤫 shhhhhhh

    • @robbywright4850
      @robbywright4850 3 года назад +1

      fr

    • @joshuacheney1540
      @joshuacheney1540 3 года назад

      @@corty8969 If you think Mammoth being cold is a reason that it shouldn't be on the list, all of the Colorado resorts, Big Sky, and Jackson are colder.

    • @johnmedina5399
      @johnmedina5399 3 года назад +1

      The only problem with mammoth is they get so many people year round most places to stay are rundown and smell of mildew.

  • @nathangrandmasterk9760
    @nathangrandmasterk9760 3 года назад

    I would have maybe subed out 1 or 2 of those for a Heavenly, Breckenridge, or Copper Mountain; but hard to argue with most of those picks. Good video!

  • @corty8969
    @corty8969 3 года назад +8

    I’m happy that you put telluride on there. It really deserves to be on there. But Vail doesn’t deserve what they got. Telluride, although small, is super fun and has really kind staff and residents, that you will have a great time there. I’ve been skiing there ever since I was 2, and have alt of fun there.

    • @greg7402
      @greg7402 2 года назад

      Skiing since 2?? That's awesome holy shit. But tbh Vail and Telluride are both great! It definitely feels more personal and wholesome in Telluride though since the people there are regulars and really kind/helpful. Vail is still fun and amazing though!

    • @fullflowaerospace
      @fullflowaerospace 2 года назад

      @@greg7402 yeah its crazy. vail is pretty cool. but telluride is hard to beat lol

    • @rickden8362
      @rickden8362 2 года назад

      The great thing about Vail is you can go there with a group of people from high expert to non-skier and there's plenty for all. The non-skier can shop till they drop(or the credit card max's out)

  • @YoniNadi
    @YoniNadi 3 года назад +13

    What about Mt. Baldi in Sun Valley,Idaho?

  • @brpark72
    @brpark72 3 года назад +13

    Let's get one thing right. Snowbird and Jackson Hole are the top two "Skiers" mountains in North America.

    • @rmsmith2396
      @rmsmith2396 2 года назад +2

      Especially if you love crowds.

    • @bloomer1966
      @bloomer1966 2 года назад

      I thought that as well until I went to Telluride- WOW!

    • @aps55304
      @aps55304 2 года назад

      Agreed. Taos and Aspen Highlands ain't shabby either.

  • @LasershotsHD
    @LasershotsHD 4 года назад +86

    That snowbird is #6 is disgusting 😂😡

  • @samwensley2826
    @samwensley2826 4 года назад +9

    where's mt bachelor. and vail number 2- there is a reason it receives alot of critism. Telluride probably a bit small for number 4. Aspen, big Sky and park city should be higher up

    • @SteelBoar44
      @SteelBoar44 3 года назад

      Disregard price Aspen is 1 or 2. Jackson Hole gets more snow but Aspen is double in size. I would say those are top 2.

  • @johnmeye
    @johnmeye 3 года назад +4

    I expected to see Mammoth- still very good selections.

  • @Rory.Foran.
    @Rory.Foran. 4 года назад +46

    I lived and worked in Breckenridge for a year, "affordable accommodations," is a bit of stretch. Maybe compared to Aspen or Beaver Creek. My only suggestion (to save a pretty penny), would be to stay in near by Frisco or Silverthorne. Also, are east coast resorts coming soon?

    • @MojoTravels
      @MojoTravels  4 года назад +4

      Now there's an idea!

    • @fvictor77
      @fvictor77 3 года назад +4

      No chance east coast resorts could ever make a best resorts list

    • @bryantr.7787
      @bryantr.7787 3 года назад +1

      Unless you like to shred on ice I don’t think the east coast would be ideal

    • @duckyboi3922
      @duckyboi3922 3 года назад +1

      @@fvictor77 No.
      They have produced more olympic skiers.

    • @duckyboi3922
      @duckyboi3922 3 года назад

      @@bryantr.7787 Its not all ice. Multiple resorts get over 300 yearly inches

  • @d4rkblu386
    @d4rkblu386 4 года назад +3

    Ive been to park city and Alta/Snowbird. Park city is more family-friendly and gets much less snow. It's less steep but has waaayyyy better parks than snowbird. If your going just for skiing and you're proficient, Snowbird/Alta is soo much better. It's so much better skiing

  • @mikeydoggy
    @mikeydoggy 3 года назад +1

    Vail, Breckinridge, Park City, Jackson Hole, Squaw. Been to these 5 mentioned. My favorite is Park City.

  • @glowinqlu
    @glowinqlu 2 года назад +1

    So glad park city was on here! I love park city and it’s one of my favorite places to go skiing(that and North Star, in Lake Tahoe)

  • @princepratik32
    @princepratik32 3 года назад +27

    "It might not be quite mammoth.." 05:44. I see what you did there.

  • @softhotty
    @softhotty 3 года назад +2

    Well, Ive skiid 5/10 on this list. Alta, Breck., Park City, Squaw and Vail. My boys are skiing Park City right now in fact. Jacksonville Fl .

  • @Nate-zy5ce
    @Nate-zy5ce 2 года назад +22

    Good selection and review. One thing, I find it difficult to think of Jackson Hole without mentioning nearby Grand Targhee and its powder runs and tree/glade skiing in the same breath. When I go to Jackson Hole, I always spend a day or two over at Grand Targhee. Some of my best powder days ever have been at GT. But big Jackson Hole, it has the majesty and variety of the two.

    • @alexwiwel630
      @alexwiwel630 2 года назад +2

      Any real skier simply knows J-Hole and GT are simply the best.

    • @funkfarmer7125
      @funkfarmer7125 2 года назад +1

      Agree, I actually like the vibe and lower crowds of GT better any way. I do love Jackson Hole obviously but people sleep on GT and I actually prefer it that way.

    • @alexwiwel630
      @alexwiwel630 2 года назад

      @@funkfarmer7125 yeah, that’s way it needs to stay

    • @skiinggator
      @skiinggator Год назад

      The only issue with Jax, is the dearth of easier terrain for the majority of skiers.
      GT is

    • @colemorton1036
      @colemorton1036 Год назад

      exactly my thought. When I went to GT the powder was incredible

  • @stevechilcoat2353
    @stevechilcoat2353 3 года назад +4

    Skied many of these resorts in the past. Mammoth Mountain is one of the most comfortable and snow consistent resorts. Great views and easy access are pluses too. I dont know how the crowds are today?

    • @rmtomasin
      @rmtomasin 2 года назад

      During the week not bad at all!

  • @marinbolton1660
    @marinbolton1660 3 года назад

    I’ve been skiing at Jackson since I was 2 I learned there and we still go atleast 6 times a year and it never gets ild

  • @chippd
    @chippd 3 года назад +11

    One really cool thing about Colorado is that you have a choice of Breckinridge, Copper Mountain, or KeyStone. And they are all AMAZING. Mojo doesn’t know crap about skiing. Breckinridge is an amazing choice, along with KeyStone and Copper. My favorite place in my opinion though is easily Big Sky Montana

    • @greg7402
      @greg7402 2 года назад

      ehh they got some pretty good picks out there. Park City, Alta, and Snowbird are all pretty good IMO. You can't expect people who haven't skied to get it completely right. These guys put some good parks out there though...they just missed a few others since there are so many.

    • @RedemptioINN
      @RedemptioINN 2 года назад

      Not only are they amazing but they're all within 25 minutes of one another. -a happy silverthorne resident

    • @skiinggator
      @skiinggator Год назад

      You forgot A-basin & Loveland in that same area

    • @skiinggator
      @skiinggator Год назад

      @@RedemptioINN - lucky bastard! LOL

    • @RedemptioINN
      @RedemptioINN Год назад

      Skiing Gator haha yep it's pretty great. But tbh the traffic lately has been insane and can take 40 minutes to get from one side of town to the other lmao

  • @jakethoemmes993
    @jakethoemmes993 3 года назад +17

    That fact that mammoth isn’t on here, makes me not take this list seriously

    • @ksm273
      @ksm273 3 года назад

      Agreed.

    • @karsonsylvester8507
      @karsonsylvester8507 3 года назад +7

      Mammoth only gets 230 inches annually..... Most of these on the list get 300-500. Mammoth is good for California, not Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming

    • @duckyboi3922
      @duckyboi3922 3 года назад +1

      @@karsonsylvester8507 Mammoth gets less than Jay Peak, VT?
      Lmao
      Oh and that would mean it also gets less than sugarbush, mad river, stowe, sugarloaf, bolten valley, and possibly killington.
      So it really must be worthless if ur right.
      Oh no ur wrong... they get 206.

    • @jakethoemmes993
      @jakethoemmes993 3 года назад +1

      @@karsonsylvester8507 huh 18/19 they got “495 and 16/17 they got “608 sure they get low years but it’s California. Did you know the city of mammoth lake has open container law’s? Gets fun if you know the right people. I’ve also personally have never woken up to 8+ feet overnight anywhere else. Also I’m a park rat and their parks always firing. But I can understand the dislike at the same time.

    • @karsonsylvester8507
      @karsonsylvester8507 3 года назад

      @@jakethoemmes993 Dont get me wrong i absolutely love mammoth lol, one of my favorite places and im local to targhee and jackson hole. Mammoth both those years had record snow though.

  • @magnustown1621
    @magnustown1621 4 года назад +2

    bro i cant wait

  • @tstass1321
    @tstass1321 3 года назад +6

    im glad you did not mention my favorite mountains LOL

    • @ian2000
      @ian2000 3 года назад

      A basin?

  • @joshsentell7927
    @joshsentell7927 3 года назад +6

    Glad the dreamboat got some love 🤟🥵

  • @Merdock-yp2xj
    @Merdock-yp2xj 3 года назад +14

    +1 for Big Sky being on the list

  • @levrac68
    @levrac68 Год назад +1

    Not a fan of the long run-off at the base of Breckenridge. Haven't been there in 20 years, but I remember that the most. My favorite is Snowbird/Alta for pure skiing, and Aspen/Vail for the combo of nightlife and Piste. Aspen Highlands was great for the steeps and backcountry. Ultimately, you really can't go wrong anywhere in the Rockies, especially if you're from the Ice Coast.

  • @Justfacts10000
    @Justfacts10000 4 года назад

    Does anybody know anything about Park City or Breckenridge??? Which ones is better ? Me and my girlfriend are going for Christmas but I need to know which is better or where is the best ski resort for like couples and non skiers 👀

    • @ethansmith5253
      @ethansmith5253 3 года назад

      Park city, no doubt. Park City is huge, the skiing is always fun, they have so many different hotels, restaurants, and the overall night life is incredible especially during the winter. Utah also has optimal weather conditions for perfect powder skiing, hence why they call it “the best snow on earth”. Best bang for your buck, the tourism sector is unparalleled to any other ski town. If huge resorts aren’t towards your liking, Deer Valley in park city is another great ski resort. They have incredible service, it’s a very classy type of skiing, but still fun nonetheless. The ski runs are longer and more pristine, and it’s a ski only resort so you don’t have to worry about snowboarders fucking shit up :)

    • @RobertMJohnson
      @RobertMJohnson 2 года назад

      Breck is excellent and if you rent a car you can hit A-Basin, Copper and Vail. Utah is awesome, also.

  • @axewolfe1759
    @axewolfe1759 3 года назад +4

    Do best lift serviced downhill bike parks in the USA!

  • @death2pc
    @death2pc 3 года назад

    They forgot to include Possum Creek Resort. Gots them a rope tow on one side, a poma lift on the other! And the Bier Stube Haus plays great music for that lovely alpine "Gemütlichkeit" atmosphere I and other real skiers look forward to after a hard day on the 170' vertical feet schuss run.

  • @readkitchel3304
    @readkitchel3304 2 года назад

    Park city over Alta and snowbird?
    Deer valley?

  • @tjandrews6692
    @tjandrews6692 3 года назад +1

    How could you put aspen at 5 when it holds the x games

  • @naitcst
    @naitcst 4 года назад +1

    Please do another top 10 travel vloggers and please include sam chui

  • @nafnaf0
    @nafnaf0 2 года назад

    I need to ski Jackson Hole and Aspen. To think I had them on my season pass two years ago and didn't even use it... Def wasn't a bad video, yep Vail lacks some steeps. Whistler is kind of out because the snow is too heavy, but the resort town itself is top tier (Vail, Aspen, Telluride, maybe even the best)

  • @tasmajdan11
    @tasmajdan11 3 года назад +20

    Sun Valley, Idaho did not make the list?
    Also, Taos New Mexico is upper part of Top 10.

    • @royceprouty9694
      @royceprouty9694 3 года назад

      Those are my two favorites, as well.

    • @sarratttc
      @sarratttc 3 года назад

      I havent been to Taos but I have been to Ski Apache when I was stationed out there. And I loved it

    • @taikishickele6357
      @taikishickele6357 3 года назад

      Sun Valley doesn't get nearly enough snow

  • @giancarlofischetti9054
    @giancarlofischetti9054 3 года назад +15

    I went to Jackson hole and it was amazing

    • @parkercollister5049
      @parkercollister5049 3 года назад

      My grandparents live there so I am blessed

    • @jesusisreal2604
      @jesusisreal2604 3 года назад

      Pray this prayer to be saved plz, Dear God I know I am a sinner but I believe Jesus died for my sins, I repent of my sins, I accept Jesus as my personal lord and savior in Jesus name AMEN!!

    • @RobertMJohnson
      @RobertMJohnson 2 года назад

      Jackson is only good if it snows. if it doesn't it's a wasted trip

  • @sykikLive
    @sykikLive 3 года назад +7

    I know for a fact he didn't call breck "affordable"

  • @goldtigre4979
    @goldtigre4979 2 года назад +15

    Sugarloaf in ME and Killington in VT are really the only mountains on the East that can get close to the west in terms of scale. Jay Peak VT and Loon Mountain NH are pretty rad too but they’re limited by size, you could totally ski every trail in a day or two there

    • @adityarao8729
      @adityarao8729 Год назад

      Forgot Sunday river ME.

    • @tpolerex7282
      @tpolerex7282 Год назад

      I grew up in the west and have skied everywhere in CA, Utah and Idaho but never Colorado, I’ve skied Saddleback and Sugarloaf in ME and was really impressed with Sugarloaf. I liked Saddleback as well, this was before the closing and now, recent new ownership but it felt like your uncle owned the resort. Super friendly and personable and an ability to get a lot of great skiing in.

    • @deathrooster14
      @deathrooster14 Год назад

      Idk, I'd say Okemo is pretty close as well.

    • @asajayunknown6290
      @asajayunknown6290 9 месяцев назад +1

      Jay Peak! One of my faves when I lived in VT. Small crowds. Excellent terrain.

  • @p-fife5327
    @p-fife5327 3 года назад +3

    Brundage in McCall Idaho is a hidden Gem

  • @WeakAchilles
    @WeakAchilles 2 года назад

    Can’t wait to get back on the snow

  • @alexivanov1211
    @alexivanov1211 3 года назад +2

    I'd like to say the Tahoe and California in general has some of the worst powder known as "sierra cement" I've experienced powder in Utah as well and it is some of the best snow you'll find

    • @67daltonknox
      @67daltonknox 3 года назад +2

      Two different things. Powder is powder. The problem in California is too much sun. The snow melts in the day and freezes at night. After a few cycles of this, you have Sierra cement. So pick your time and go when snow is expected. No good planning 6 weeks ahead.

    • @RobertMJohnson
      @RobertMJohnson 2 года назад

      if you get to kirkwood or squaw on a powder day it's fucking EPIC. there isn't a place on earth that will ever beat Utah powder.
      Kirkwood and Squaw the morning of a fresh 2-3' or more when it's still 25F at Lake level? insane skiing

  • @tannerpost9154
    @tannerpost9154 3 года назад +18

    Liked for praising Jackson Hole
    Disliked for leaving out Mammoth and Sun Valley

    • @yes-mf7ql
      @yes-mf7ql 3 года назад +1

      Definitely.

    • @AK-bw8xk
      @AK-bw8xk 3 года назад

      Mammoth used to be awesome now its too expensive crowded nightmare.

  • @tstass1321
    @tstass1321 3 года назад +54

    a good list to keep most skiers away from the true hidden gems.

  • @tomrojas6459
    @tomrojas6459 3 года назад +8

    Mt Baldy in Sun Valley, Idaho like Rendezvous Mt in Jackson Hole, and Big Sky Montana is one of the Rockies’ premier winter vacations. A fabulous mountain in a town of excellent restaurants and night life, I am amazed that it was not mentioned in your list.
    Also, Crested Butte in Colorado is likewise a terrific mountain, especially for more adventurous skiers.
    Deer Valley, near Park City, also could’ve beat out the Breckinridge, as could’ve Winter Park, Co.
    But while those are arguable, Sun Valley is not: It compares favorably with Jackson, and is far superior to some of the Colorado references on your list.

  • @andrewcloutier2463
    @andrewcloutier2463 2 года назад +1

    Vermont definitely has the best skiing in the East. If people are driving up, go to Killington. If you’re flying in, check out Sugarbush, Smugglers Notch, or Jay Peak.

  • @AccordionJoe1
    @AccordionJoe1 3 года назад +4

    You may not believe it but Big Powderhorn in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula is my favorite ski resort of all, and I am a retired ski writer. Here's why? A season pass for the cost of two lift tickets in Colorado. From 200 to 300 inches of snow per season. Snow is every bit as powdery as in the Rockies (really!). Dining out costs a fraction of Out West. For example, dinner for two plus drinks and tip will run between $40 and $50 at a really nice restaurant. Tons of modestly priced rental lodging, including ski-in, ski-out right on the slopes. Finally, never a long lift line, even on weekends and holidays. Not only that, you can vary your skiing by trying Indianhead Mountain and Blackjack Ski Area, each just two miles from Powderhorn. Match all this Aspen, Vail, etc.

  • @nickhampl1212
    @nickhampl1212 3 года назад +2

    Copper mountain is less crowded and very nice

  • @bayanilala
    @bayanilala 3 года назад +1

    Brighton and Dear Valley!

  • @shashimaharaj3798
    @shashimaharaj3798 2 года назад

    Looking for a snowy destination for my honeymoon to do skiing and other snowsports. We are extreme beginners. Any recommendations? We would love a great and beautiful atmosphere. We would also love other activities such as Winter Zip Lining and hot springs and stuff. Any recommendations from people who know a bit more about this stuff than I do? Lol

    • @Vanya80151
      @Vanya80151 2 года назад

      Deer Valley. Just be aware, they are ski-only resort, no snowboarding. And they are pricey.

    • @RobertMJohnson
      @RobertMJohnson 2 года назад

      definitely Vail, Deer Valley, Whistler, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Aspen. Vail has PLENTY of beginner runs. the key is you have to hit these resorts at the right time. the best months truly can be Feb, March, April. so a good bet might be Feb or March

    • @elaboratelymcc9038
      @elaboratelymcc9038 Год назад

      Park city or beaver creek. Havent been to vail so no comment. Aspen is good, breck is alright but wouldnt put at the top for extreme beginners. Deer valley is fucking horrible, unless your a rich 50+ year old who likes spending double for way worse terrain, dont go there. No terrain parks, no steeps, no beginner terrain. All they have is icey intermediate groomers

  • @techdeth
    @techdeth 3 года назад +7

    Shout out to my Copper Mountain People, especially of you were there in the 90'! 🖤🤘

    • @neutralsportsfan17
      @neutralsportsfan17 3 года назад +1

      That's where I learned to ski as a kid in the 90s.. I love Copper.

    • @techdeth
      @techdeth 3 года назад +1

      @@neutralsportsfan17 Hey David! My folks took us there every year on ski trips when we were kids in the 90s. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Much less commercial back then and really special. Still amazing today though. Take care!!

    • @rockymountaintrout2689
      @rockymountaintrout2689 3 года назад

      Been to copper, but never skied

  • @coreyleinen9068
    @coreyleinen9068 3 года назад +2

    Squaw valley my home mountain.

  • @davidcline471
    @davidcline471 2 года назад

    Park City above Snowbird/Alta??

  • @CybertruckNick
    @CybertruckNick 3 года назад

    Thanks for.confirming East Coast ski resort.sux.

  • @grizzkid795
    @grizzkid795 3 года назад +3

    Where was Nub's Nob on the list?

  • @paulthompson6745
    @paulthompson6745 3 года назад +20

    Im NOT going to tell you about my favorite resort because I dont want it to get busy and ruined. Stay stoked!!!

    • @kat.6536
      @kat.6536 3 года назад +1

      Less than a thousand people would even care about this comment,and even less would actually plan to go there

    • @paulthompson6745
      @paulthompson6745 3 года назад +3

      @@kat.6536 you seem fun

    • @alexlloyd3507
      @alexlloyd3507 3 года назад

      @@paulthompson6745 haha what's this guys deal

  • @5fdprabbit123
    @5fdprabbit123 3 года назад +8

    No love for toas?

  • @BlaneHenderson
    @BlaneHenderson 2 года назад +2

    Its hard to argue with Jackson (formerly Jackson's Hole) Wy as #1, I started skiing there over 40 years ago and try to frequent it at least once a year. I'd have placed Vail near the bottom due to the lack of steeps, the long lift lines, and the crowds...not fun. You really need to to have included Crested Butte for its steeps, lack of lift lines and its economical cost. And lastly Big Sky should definitely be ranked near the top.
    Just the opinion of someone that has done them all over the last 60 years.

    • @elaboratelymcc9038
      @elaboratelymcc9038 Год назад

      Yeah, and park city is too high. Im here right now, and while there are some hard runs, there is nothing truly challenging for me here. The really good snow and terrain parks makes up for it partially, but the lift infastructure is also atrocious

  • @jacobking962
    @jacobking962 3 года назад

    How are you going to do a video about skiing/snowboarding in America and leave out New England?

    • @k-lub9627
      @k-lub9627 3 года назад

      because its a video about the BEST ski resorts. East coast mountains will never compare to the mountains out west.

    • @RobertMJohnson
      @RobertMJohnson 2 года назад

      New England resorts don't even compare to the Western resorts dude. you need to get out more, broski

  • @mrthim3188
    @mrthim3188 3 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @benjaliaanimations9860
    @benjaliaanimations9860 Год назад

    I like Copper Mountain, but Steamboat is awesome too.

  • @chytiteers8728
    @chytiteers8728 3 года назад +3

    Alta #1

  • @jordanhamann9123
    @jordanhamann9123 4 года назад +3

    Not a single resort from Washington or Oregon? Timberline? Bachelor? Crystal Mountain? White Pass?

    • @michaelshorts9436
      @michaelshorts9436 4 года назад +1

      Seriously? Those resorts are tiny. There's a reason skiers in Seattle all go to Whistler.

    • @PhaseSkater
      @PhaseSkater 3 года назад +2

      @@michaelshorts9436 bachelor is the 4th largest resort in america! HAHAHAHA

    • @michaelshorts9436
      @michaelshorts9436 3 года назад

      @@PhaseSkater Bachelor is cool. I haven't skied those others.

    • @RobertMJohnson
      @RobertMJohnson 2 года назад

      @@PhaseSkater in terms of visitors or acres?

  • @jcmoye1
    @jcmoye1 3 года назад

    What happen to Deer Valley ?

  • @EJ-iz2co
    @EJ-iz2co 3 года назад +1

    I have been to 8/10. Guess I need to hit up WY and MT.

    • @markclowdus3834
      @markclowdus3834 3 года назад

      No Erin
      Hit Mammoth and you'll never regret it!!! Time n time n time again.

  • @jackfox8542
    @jackfox8542 3 года назад +8

    I live in steamboat, it gets tracked out before 10:00 and gets huge lines.

  • @frank6708
    @frank6708 3 года назад

    Nice i,ve looked at the ticket cost! 199 dollar for 1 day, with old and slow cable cars. In the alps its 1day for 60 dollar, with mainly highend cable cars. Ill stay in Europa:))

  • @ultimatenacholunchable
    @ultimatenacholunchable 3 года назад

    No Copper Mtn??

  • @Snips-dq5ct
    @Snips-dq5ct 3 года назад +2

    You did Big Sky Dirty, less than 50% of trails are intermediate

  • @abigailgerlach5443
    @abigailgerlach5443 3 года назад +2

    I skiied Alta and Snowbird all through college, probably more than I studied. I moved to Colorado and fell in love with Breckenridge. Unfortunately, so did half of America - judging by the lift lines. B-Town definitely suffers from overcrowding.

  • @adam-hd7kg
    @adam-hd7kg 3 года назад

    What about Brighton?

  • @ELGlueckert
    @ELGlueckert 4 года назад +24

    Before even watching the video, I thought that most of the resorts would be in Colorado.

  • @scottdunn1371
    @scottdunn1371 3 года назад +5

    I have skied all of the major resorts in the US and Canada. This is a fair list - not really mine but fair. Top 10 US resorts (in no order):
    -Big Sky
    -Telluride
    -Crested Butte
    -Squaw Valley
    -Alta
    -Snowbird
    -Kirkwood
    -Jackson
    -Mammoth
    -A-Basin
    -Breck (if Alta/Snowbird are counted as one).

    • @redtsunami326
      @redtsunami326 3 года назад

      I have skied 5 of those but I have to take Telluride and Squaw since they were my second homes growing up. The end of the day ski down from Squaw high camp to the parking lot was always the greatest.

    • @BDTrooper76
      @BDTrooper76 3 года назад +1

      Yes to Kirkwood

  • @jordanboldt7493
    @jordanboldt7493 3 года назад +1

    Crested butte is so good

  • @silas5483
    @silas5483 3 года назад +2

    I live on the east coast all of this looks insane to me

    • @uncledoug6632
      @uncledoug6632 3 года назад

      I grew up skiing Vermont. Once you ski the West, you’ll never want to ski that ice in the East again.

  • @MrKevin711
    @MrKevin711 3 года назад

    Going to vail next week... big sky at the end of jan and Jackson hole in the middle of February for corbits king and queen 😭😭😭😭

  • @gunnercronauer6563
    @gunnercronauer6563 3 года назад +1

    Dang crystal wasn’t here I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised but it’s the biggest in Washington and it has a great camping area

    • @itshendo6475
      @itshendo6475 3 года назад +1

      Nah that’s a good thing... we’ll keep all the Washington gems and let the tourists go to Colorado 😂

    • @mtbrider8194
      @mtbrider8194 3 года назад +2

      Keep Washington gems quiet

  • @freeskiernick
    @freeskiernick 3 года назад

    No Winter Park on this list?

  • @ballchiniangrape6812
    @ballchiniangrape6812 3 года назад +2

    Where’s Sun Valley?

  • @rubberhead3520
    @rubberhead3520 3 года назад

    Vail is #1, period. If you consider the skiing and the resort itself. Of course I have skied almost all of these except Big Sky, but I have heard good things about it.

  • @apologymeat2711
    @apologymeat2711 3 года назад +12

    Personally Vail is my favorite. It’s probably my favorite designed mountain. No matter where you are, there’s going to be many different ways to get where you want to go. Plus I love the town.

    • @darinsmith2458
      @darinsmith2458 Год назад +1

      I am pretty sure last season Vail opened their bowls before Breck did. I think I am going to try to get over to Vail as soon as they open up their bowls. I really liked the skiing all season but I broke my arm 3.14.2022. I really missed out on some good bowl skiing..

  • @jondstewart
    @jondstewart Год назад

    I’m surprised Alyeska didn’t make the list. But it’s a pretty small resort compared to the ones on here.

  • @thomaswiman3804
    @thomaswiman3804 3 года назад

    I love Keystone and Taos too

  • @Windycityboys
    @Windycityboys 3 года назад +4

    5:00 showing a video of Deer Valley while talking about Park City...

  • @witnessme602
    @witnessme602 3 года назад +14

    The fact that Beaver Creek isn't on this list is criminal

    • @alexwiwel630
      @alexwiwel630 2 года назад

      Love BC but 100% Hole is better, also BC is just way too high end and expensive... worse than vail... That being said if you have money, its a blast.

    • @RobertMJohnson
      @RobertMJohnson 2 года назад

      the snow at beaver creek isn't great

    • @elaboratelymcc9038
      @elaboratelymcc9038 Год назад

      Beaver creek wipes vail, but neither should be on this list

  • @rowenlampe7426
    @rowenlampe7426 3 года назад +2

    #1 Alpine Meadows 😎👍

  • @n-da-bunka2650
    @n-da-bunka2650 Год назад

    I have skied all the rest and have a trip to visit Jackson Hole in January 2023

  • @sihonglin980
    @sihonglin980 4 года назад +10

    I have skied many US resorts and found Winter Park is way under appreciated and under rated

    • @celelestial6250
      @celelestial6250 4 года назад +1

      winter park has some really rough runs I skied for a club there

    • @rjkubr
      @rjkubr 2 года назад +1

      I agree. Winter Park and A Basin are where the locals go. Also good back country skiing at Berthoud Pass.

  • @dannyschanzer1117
    @dannyschanzer1117 3 года назад +16

    big sky is first. no questions asked.

    • @GrnXnham
      @GrnXnham 3 года назад +3

      I didn't think I would see anyone post this! Now I don't have to.

    • @aidansullivan27
      @aidansullivan27 3 года назад +1

      hell yea i’ll be there the entire winter this year

    • @dannyschanzer1117
      @dannyschanzer1117 3 года назад +1

      @@randymarsh7252 Nah man I respect ur opinion but I have been to both and the big couloir on a sunny feb. day beats any run in the country. Also the vibes in big sky and the secretiveness of big sky beats jackson...

    • @mtbriding5471
      @mtbriding5471 3 года назад

      Bruh briger bowl is better local

    • @eligruenbacher715
      @eligruenbacher715 3 года назад

      @@randymarsh7252 couldn’t agree more. Jackson is just so amazing I have to put it ahead of Big sky. Vail being #2 was hilarious though. No way it’s that high

  • @wesleynetcher5369
    @wesleynetcher5369 3 года назад

    Just think that Wolf Creek, CO should be on the list as a hidden gem. Been there for Thanksgiving the last three years, 34, 44, 52" of snow. Its a smaller resort and Pagosa Springs is the closest town, but for early winter its the absolute best. Cheaper and good snow...just not the resort town of the others.

    • @skiinggator
      @skiinggator Год назад

      Hidden gems would be a different list

    • @darinsmith2458
      @darinsmith2458 Год назад

      That might be the place that got pounded with snow this past season too.