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North America Ski Destination HELPP

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spayette
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Last year I did this sick 8 day ski trip in kicking horse and banff out in wester canada (from Montreal) and I'm in the process of planning another trip for the end of february/early march.

We were looking at either going to Jackson Hole, Revelstoke or Aspen/Snowmass and I rly cant find anything online that helps me make a decision :s

We're looking for pow, pow and more pow (were staying out of the park and groomers - obviously - cuz we have my share of jumps and rails over here). I know that every season is different when it comes to snowfall but I wanna know what place has the best backcountry skiing. I heard Revelstoke was amazing if ur spending 500$+ on cat or heliskiing (which isnt rly in my budget). We also don't wanna stay in a ghost town but if it means the skiing will be worth it we obviously don't mind.

Any suggestions from people who have been? Other destinations I haven't rly looked at? (already been to whistler so i know all about it)

thanks a lot


Dec 16 2011 4:01PM
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STAUSS
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fuckin alta or brighton YO.  SLC>
Dec 16 2011 4:27PM
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benyannelli
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Big sky/ bridger?
Dec 16 2011 4:32PM
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Banane.
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Im from montreal too, and i want to SLC ladt winter and its sick bro. Alta, snowbird ,pc and more .
Dec 16 2011 4:33PM
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benyannelli
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then if u want u can get in a car and its only a 4 hour drive to jackson hole and grand targhee
Dec 16 2011 4:33PM
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mehregan15
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if you want good pow you should really go to utah...

silverton in CO is supposedly crazy though
Dec 16 2011 4:42PM
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Drail
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Revy has good stuff within the boundary, but the laps are long.

Of your choices, I'd say Jackson Hole would be your best bet, and if you have the means - check out the other hills in the area. (Grand Targhee, Big Sky, and Bridger Bowl.)
Dec 16 2011 5:37PM
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apc.fr
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From your description, it sounds like Silverton would be your best bet. Best lift served "backcountry" around, hands down. Problem is, they're only open Thursday through Sunday because of avi danger.
What I would do, if you're looking for big mountain pow, is rent a 4wder and do a Telluride-CB-Wolfcreek-Silverton pow chase. You can't go wrong with the night life in Telluride and Crested Butte, the pow at Wolfcreek is insane, and the lines at Silverton are the best anywhere.
Dec 16 2011 7:23PM
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Drail
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I didn't know avalanches take weekends off in the San Juan's. neato.
Dec 16 2011 9:56PM
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