2007-11-26 15:27:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Do you realize just how many times this question has been asked?
Okay:
1. Alta.
Why? Because I have skied at a huge number of places all across the country, and nowhere has any other American resort come close to matching Alta's terrain, powder, "attitude", and accessibility. In fact, I moved to Utah from NY State 6 years ago, specifically so that I could ski Alta. Sort of like that Willie D character, I have skied extensively in the east, including Mad River and other Vt haunts...but the west takes the cake, altitude sickness and all. Yeah, it does take a few years to completely overcome that!
Plus, Snowbird is right next door. Although they allow snowboarders, their terrain is equal to or even better than Alta.
2. Jackson Hole.
Best terrain, great snow. Not my fav because it's in the middle of nowhere.
3. Alpine Meadows in the Lake Tahoe area was pretty cool, but I haven't skied there for 15 years or so. Ditto with Arapaho Basin in Colorado.
2007-11-26 19:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by powhound 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think I'm going to buck the trends here and probably face the wrath of everyone in this forum but I really love skiing Vermont.
As an older skier I find it easier to breathe at eastern resorts than at places like Breckenridge or copper mtn.
Smugglers notch and Sugarbush are 2 of my favorites with killington and stratton being some of the most challenging.
For me it has to be about more than just the skiing to be a great resort. It's also the restaurants, bars and charm of the town and it's people that makes a great ski vacation.
In the past 30 yrs I've been to just about every resort in North America and have found that the best and most memorable trips have been to Vermont and Quebec...based more on the apres-ski atmosphere then the size of the mountain.
2007-11-27 00:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Andy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have looked at the other answers and have skied most resorts west of Denver and south of Banff. I think as, one person said, Jackson Hole is the best. It is a bit difficult getting there but once there is is fantastic! A lot of people think it above their ability but it does have something for everyone.
If you go check out the 100,000 foot club. It adds a bit of a challenge to your skiing.
Alta has great snow, I have heard they have a new high speed lift which helps but not much vertical.
2007-11-27 03:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by skiingted 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In all of America?
My skiing is limited to the northeast, but there is one place I absolutely love.
If you're looking for not only amazing skiing but the apres ski factor, smuggler's notch is my all time favorite. With three mountains they have a variety of levels and the condos are great. If you go, check out my favorite resturant of all time, Stella Nottes, literally a 1 minute drive from Smuggs.
Go to http://www.Smuggs.com. Great Skiing and a great family resort.
2007-11-27 13:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a totally subjective question.
My personal favorites are Alta and Snowbird, and a couple of the Tahoe resorts too (Heavenly, Squaw Valley).
I've skied at Crested Butte, CO and it was great too.
Never skied at Whistler/Blackcomb, but have heard great things about it.
2007-11-26 16:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Park city intense college, Park city Utah. 3 great ski hotels on a unfastened bus direction around city - Deer Valley, Park city Mountain motel and Canyons motel. truly reliable race communities for little ones on the city too.
2016-10-02 04:35:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are so many great ski resorts in America!
But, i do know that the best instructors are in Breckenridge, CO! (not that I'm biased, or anything! LOL)
2007-11-28 03:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by Skibunny 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow...all of America? Hmmm....it's a toss up between Alta and Mad River Glen. I can't think of any other places that don't allow snowboarders.
Alta's plus is that it has powder...the downside is altitude sickness.
Mad River's plus is you won't get altitude sickness...the downside is sometimes icy and thin cover.
2007-11-26 15:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by Willie D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jackson Hole or anywhere in Utah! Vail Rocks too!
2007-11-29 09:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by Rhettski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wolf Creek, CO
They get tons of snow.
2007-11-27 10:32:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋