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Thread: Going Skiing next month. Vail or Whistler?

post 1696122403 01-09-2024, 11:42 AM
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Going Skiing next month. Vail or Whistler?

Haven't been to either before (normally go Europe) although I've been once before in the US to Stowe, Vermont.

From what I can see

Whistler:
WAYYY more to do in the town
Everything is much cheaper than vail
Skiing is still Top 5 in the world
Chances that it COULD rain and snow is not as reliable
Skiable mountain range is small

Vail:
Way more expensive and $90/day resort fees
More skiable terrain
Guaranteed better weather
Great restaurants in town
Good skiing, usually #1 in the World.


Wat do.

Thinking of Whistler because I haven't been to Canada or Vancouver before and it's meant to be better for heli skiing too
post 1696122673 01-09-2024, 11:49 AM
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You sure vail is only $90 a day? Do you have some kind of discount? Was almost $300 a day last winter....

I'd check snow conditions. I don't think Colorado has had the best winter so far. It's been dry.

Personally I'd go to either whistler, Jackson hole Wyoming or big sky Montana. Colorado skiing is over priced, over crowded, and dont get nearly as much snow as those other 3 resorts. Plus the scenery of those 3 is way better than Vail
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post 1696123493 01-09-2024, 12:04 PM
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post 1696123823 01-09-2024, 12:11 PM
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Go to Aspen OP if you haven't booked yet.

best town and 3 mountains you can ski (Aspen, Highlands, Snowmass)

My favorite.

Was at Jackson Hole last year and stayed at the Four Seasons, it is ski in ski out. Great mountain but once it gets dark there is nothing to do if you stay on the mountain
post 1696124603 01-09-2024, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted By bsrkoacar2⏩
You sure vail is only $90 a day? Do you have some kind of discount? Was almost $300 a day last winter....

I'd check snow conditions. I don't think Colorado has had the best winter so far. It's been dry.

Personally I'd go to either whistler, Jackson hole Wyoming or big sky Montana. Colorado skiing is over priced, over crowded, and dont get nearly as much snow as those other 3 resorts. Plus the scenery of those 3 is way better than Vail
$90 for just the resort fee (you know, the hotels daily taxes?) not ski pass, or daily spending. If its actually $300 a night for hotel taxes i'll definitely go to canada! haha

Sounds like you've confirmed it for me!

I usually do Europe, so this is a bit new to me.
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I'm going to Breckenridge next month. Misc meetup!
woohoo
post 1696124643 01-09-2024, 12:34 PM
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Wolf Creek, ded fkn srs. Diamond in the rough
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Have you seen the videos of lineups and the conditions at Whistler lately? It's a waste of time to even go if you want to ski.
post 1696124893 01-09-2024, 12:39 PM
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Whistler sucks


Go to Kicking Horse (ded srs)
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Originally Posted By OffwhiteBrah⏩
Wolf Creek, ded fkn srs. Diamond in the rough
Shhhhhh let them think the big resorts with the $22 hot chocolates and hour long lift lines is where its at
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Whistler is fun, good bars and nightlife for hooking up

The skiable mountain range is not small. It's plenty fine
post 1696126373 01-09-2024, 01:15 PM
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Its cheaper to go to Europe...I didnt believe it until I ran the numbers.

I personally cant stand Vail and used to love Breck. I've heard Breck has been ruined though.
post 1696126513 01-09-2024, 01:19 PM
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Never been to whistler but am thinking of going in late Jan or Feb.

Anyone got any quick cliffs of wistlser? Skiing and nightlife
post 1696126583 01-09-2024, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted By Scarrdbutsmartr⏩
Its cheaper to go to Europe...I didnt believe it until I ran the numbers.

I personally cant stand Vail and used to love Breck. I've heard Breck has been ruined though.
It can be!

https://www.svadore.com/skiing-in-eu...kiing-america/
Skiing in Europe is more affordable than skiing in America. Here’s a cost analysis of my 3-day ski trip to Breckenridge, Colorado vs. the Alps. Verdict? Colorado was $3,400 vs. the Alps at $1,400.
post 1696126903 01-09-2024, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted By OffwhiteBrah⏩
Wolf Creek, ded fkn srs. Diamond in the rough
Wolf Creek is a bad ass mountain. Monarch mountain is a good one too.
post 1696126943 01-09-2024, 01:31 PM
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Seriously recommend checking big sky Montana. It's my favourite mountain. Absolutely beautiful area too near Yellowstone.
post 1696127513 01-09-2024, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted By bsrkoacar2⏩
Seriously recommend checking big sky Montana. It's my favourite mountain. Absolutely beautiful area too near Yellowstone.
I heard the lift system is out dated so it really backs up in certain areas. true? You ever ski Lone Peak? I've seen videos, i would if the conditions were good
post 1696127983 01-09-2024, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted By skier!⏩
I heard the lift system is out dated so it really backs up in certain areas. true? You ever ski Lone Peak? I've seen videos, i would if the conditions were good
No it's all updated. Theyve got high speed 6 seaters with heated seats and a window that pulls down over the chairs. And 2-4 tram lifts. It's the best lift system I've been on. No lines even on holidays. And yeah, I've boarded the peak.

I've had the icon and epic passes and big sky and Jackson hole are my 2 favorites. Steamboat is fun too but really busy now with long lift lines.
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https://www.snow-forecast.com/resort...kcomb/6day/mid

https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/th...er-report.aspx

What month does Whistler get most snow?

Average Snowfall: 249 centimeters (98 inches) in November, 227 centimeters (89 inches) in December.
post 1696129623 01-09-2024, 02:33 PM
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You've managed to pick the most overpriced sterile cringe resorts in the US. Given the cost of skiing in the US generally, wtf mate? Go to Austria and have a good time like a normal person.
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