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Best powder in US?

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bartlooz
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I moved to US a month ago and already geared up for a skiing trip. Now, I need to find a spot - what I'm looking for is powder, decently steep terrain and preferably not too many folks on the mountain. I'm staying in Houston so anywhere I go, I need to take a flight, thus any spot is good. I've heard of some of the locations, like Alta, Mt Baker, Stevens Pass, Silverton Mt, Tahoe Lake...Alyeska..?? There are probably thousands more. What would you recommend?

PS. Has to be on US territory, so anything in BC is out of range this year.
Jan 26 2012 11:50PM
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FLBP
Posts: 1794 - Karma: 310
Southwest Montana.
Jan 26 2012 11:51PM
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Parks.
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Not tahoe....as we call it "sierra cement"
Jan 26 2012 11:54PM
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Njens.
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cervix surprise
Jan 26 2012 11:56PM
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Clark_Griswold
Posts: 1283 - Karma: 49
NOT STEVENS PASS i don't know who told you that but it's a lie. Montana has sick pow, Alaska has pretty amazing pow as well. PNW= Raining all day everyday.
Jan 26 2012 11:58PM
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BskiP
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Alta.
Jan 27 2012 12:43AM
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Karma_Police
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^this post is stupid.

Depends on the storm.  I wouldn't trade my 48" day at kirkwood last season for any 36" or even 40" day at Jackson.

What place is consecutively the lightest  powder?

Utah typically has the lowest moisture content.  Not that I expect many of you to understand that.
Jan 27 2012 1:28AM
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The-Rodent
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montanya
Jan 27 2012 1:36AM
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EricaMN.
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they don't even have a base at crystal
Jan 27 2012 1:40AM
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Chett
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Jackson Hole WY. Great terrain and snow
Jan 27 2012 2:32AM
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PC_Jibblet
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Damn dude you should probably be on TGR forums not NS.
Jan 27 2012 2:34AM
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masterhatin
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Alyeska, AK. probably the only place in the country getting snow. not only getting snow, but getting good snow, not the usual heavy wet but we been gettin some good amounts of blower powder. Also fantastic backcountry 20 min down the road.
Jan 27 2012 2:39AM
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.AR6rider.
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Lol.
Jan 27 2012 2:39AM
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NW_Rider
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This is a skier web community filled with people who have a passionate knowledge of skiing and the weather that affects it; Not that I expect you to understand that.
Jan 27 2012 2:58AM
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Pool.
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raped.
Jan 27 2012 3:01AM
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hoodratz47
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eastern oregon. no fucking lie.
Jan 27 2012 3:19AM
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Mr.Turtle
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Upstate NY




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Jan 27 2012 3:29AM
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BUTTMONKEY
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Montana
Jan 27 2012 7:56AM
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AnthonyWalsh
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There are a bunch of awesome spots in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon. (thats in Utah) check it out for sure gets the most snow anywhere
Jan 27 2012 7:57AM
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Ski_Alot
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LCC
Jan 27 2012 8:11AM
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mochilo
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steamboat Colorado i think like every time it snows it have a 70% chance that it will snow over a foot plus Colorado is awesome with a bunch of other good resorts
Jan 27 2012 8:21AM
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bartlooz
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Thanks for the replies so far.
Jan 27 2012 8:31AM
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Casual.
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yeah bachy is dope. can be super hit-or-miss though
Jan 27 2012 10:00AM
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theabortionator
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Jerzy
Jan 27 2012 10:01AM
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[J_Gasper]
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We have gotten like 5 feet in the past 5 days here in SE Michigan. Steep n deep over here..
Jan 27 2012 10:36AM
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DayMan
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Utah for sure
Jan 27 2012 11:17AM
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Karma_Police
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This is a skier website where the majority of the riders on here are from the east coast and under the age of 16.  Do you really think that many of them understand what the moisture content of snowfall is?

Obviously there are pros, bc skiers, guides and others on the site but I'm not taking my broadly painted stroked comment away.


Jan 27 2012 11:23AM
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Chaunceyskis
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montana brotha....montana....
Jan 27 2012 12:22PM
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rubasu
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My favorites for powpow
1. Bridger Bowl, MT
2. Grand Targhee, WY
3. Utah
Jan 27 2012 12:25PM
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Drail
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normally, i wouldn't suggest Taos, but if you're in Texas, it's not that far to New Mexico (in comparison) and from the whispers I've heard from the early season, they actually have a decent base. Granted, I haven't heard much in the last few weeks, so I can't really say how they're doing right now, but it would be worth looking into.

So, Taos, New Mexico. Not telling you to go there over anywhere else, but I'd say it's worth looking in to.
Jan 27 2012 12:28PM
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mountainviper
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Yeah dude it's pretty cliche but honestly alta is what I'd recommend if your lookin for a traditional trip and not an all out expedition. The snow there really is that badass. But if you wanna step it up price wise, the best pow I've ever ridden was Japan. Hands down.
Jan 27 2012 12:48PM
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jdubbs.
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For the best champagne powder, go to Alta, Utah

Jan 27 2012 1:38PM
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Karma_Police
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Steamboat will sue you if you say that again.
Jan 27 2012 2:39PM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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Ok, dick.


Jan 27 2012 2:56PM
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seti44
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Western Pennsylvania. Just kidding obviously, but i'd have to go with Jackson hole
Jan 27 2012 3:02PM
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