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Best Mountain to Spend a Semester at?

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FM3
Posts: 207 - Karma: 19
I'm in high school and it was my mom's idea for me to take a semester and go to any mountain in the U.S. to ski.

I want to work at the hill to try to keep things cheap, so it must have employee housing. I know working at the mountain isn't the best way to go about living as a ski bum, but that's the deal I have with her. Anyway, I want to go somewhere that gets a ton of snow and has legit pow skiing, as well as having good public transportation so I can actually have a life.

Yes, I searchbarred. Couldn't find much useful info. Maybe I'm just searchbar inept.

Anyway, TIA for any suggestions. +K
Dec 10 2009 7:42PM
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cbalkman
Posts: 274 - Karma: 114
If you could get a visa, Whistler would be sick. It has everything you need.

If I was going to do this, I would want to go to Jackson Hole, Targhee, Revelstoke, Silverton, Baker, or WB. The dream job would be at Retallack.
Dec 10 2009 7:46PM
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reedwj
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I would say Whistler without question, but the Olympics will fuck with your plans a ton. If you are going to be in the states. Squaw is dope! There park is always a toss up, but the terrain is unreal. Shane called it home for almost all of his professional career... Need I say more. But you need to get there for December-January or don't even bother. Sierra cement blows all spring.
Dec 10 2009 7:53PM
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reedwj
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Baker, and Silverton are both dope but the housing will be a nightmare. Jackson is a pretty good call though. Alta and Snowbird are worth thinking about too. again the housing will be hard though.
Dec 10 2009 7:56PM
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dross250
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Living in Banff, Alberta (Canada) would be pretty sick for a semester at your age. Drinking age is 18 (get your stamina up), there are about 3 or 4 world class mountains around (Lake Louise, Goats Eye, Sunshine Village, Norquay) tons of really chill people around all there for the same thing. Riding and good times.
Dec 10 2009 8:24PM
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brennanmidwest
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your mom sounds pretty awesome.. i know winter park has tons of good employee housing and a good bus system. my first choice would be whistler, then probably jackson or alta
Dec 10 2009 8:37PM
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Delaney
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your mom seems awesome
Dec 10 2009 8:39PM
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FM3
Posts: 207 - Karma: 19
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I think I'll probably have to stay in the states but I've always thought Revelstoke would be a cool place to go. I think housing might be tough though.
And my mom really is chill. One day out of the blue she just says to me how would you like to spend a semester out west? Yes please mom. haha
Dec 10 2009 8:44PM
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JosephStalin
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utah, so many legendary mountains at your grasp with truly the best snow on earth.
Dec 10 2009 8:49PM
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FM3
Posts: 207 - Karma: 19
Anyone else have ideas?
Dec 11 2009 2:15PM
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dbstar
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 20
banff is pretty good, there is sunshine and lake louise, both offer employee housing... and lots of partying. They are also having an amazing season so far.
Dec 11 2009 2:34PM
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Download-My-Apps
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Biggie> Tupac
Dec 11 2009 3:47PM
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**TMAC**
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Whistler i would say!!
Dec 11 2009 5:50PM
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selkirks
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Definitely Utah. I'd say the LCC resorts (Alta/Bird) would be my top pick. Then it's BCC and Park City. But aim high; the LCC resorts would be the best ultimate choice.
Dec 11 2009 6:55PM
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sip166
Posts: 275 - Karma: 16
i would go to utah. ur mom sounds awesome. i was gonna go to college there but my mom didnt want me that far away ( i love in jersey) if i could i would +k to ur mom for being so awesome
Dec 11 2009 7:47PM
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TheBigPeach
Posts: 53 - Karma: 150
Utah. Kickass big mountain, awesome terrain park, sick pow, good employment opportunities, and housing is available.

nuff said
Dec 11 2009 9:06PM
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skodeo7
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Mammoth!
Dec 11 2009 9:06PM
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