Hey guys and girls. I am trying to plan an as-epic-as-possible trip west this year and could use a bit of advice from people who are familiar with the areas I'm thinking about.
My first and really only real priority is fresh snow and steeps. This is about dunkin' the ol' tits and collecting as many faceshots as possible 100%. Secondary to that would be a wish for a lack of crowds and semi-convenient access to good BC since I won't be able to afford to ride lifts every day. Also I don't give a flying fuck about nightlife, I have that at home and that's not what this is about in the least. Next priority is how cheap it is/could be. Couchsurfing, hostels, car camping and the like are all on my radar and I have no expectations for comfort or accomodations because it doesn't matter to me at all if the pow is flying. Also I don't ski park at all, so don't really care how good a mountain's park is.
Now that said, these places are tops on my list. I've already been to Utah (BCC/LCC) and will probaly go there for the first week of the trip, but would like to explore elsewhere too if I can line up some couches to crash on. Already been to CO as well and probably won't go back, no offense to the Coloradoans in here but it just wasn't quite what I was looking for. I'm trying to save up my vacation time to take 3 weeks off in February after my bday, so probably a week in each of two of the following locations if funding will allow.
Baker/PNW
Tahoe
Big Sky/Bridger Bowl
Jackson Hole
Thanks in advance for any info. I'm sure they're all amazing places I'd have a blast at, but that's pretty much why I'm having such a hard time deciding. Mucho Appreciado mis amigos.