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Who has better mountains? Canada or the US

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FroesenSkeeze
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Ok, so I want to know who thinks Canada has the better side of the Rockies, and who thinks the States has the advantage. Debate away.
Nov 27 2012 4:28PM
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250r
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excluding alaska, canada has bigger and steeper mountains
Nov 27 2012 4:30PM
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SkiBum.
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Mexico.
Nov 27 2012 4:56PM
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corona
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Guatemala
Nov 27 2012 4:57PM
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theTRIBE101
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Gleneden Ski Hill, Ontario.......... Canada
Nov 27 2012 5:00PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Quechee Lakes Ski Hill Vermont USA
Nov 27 2012 5:02PM
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STAUSS
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QUECHEE FOR THE WIN! 
Nov 27 2012 5:03PM
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coldcuts69
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Nov 27 2012 6:56PM
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Thadius.Castle
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I think Canada has a few really really good mountains, IE Whistler, and a couple mountains in bc/quebec. But US has a lot of good/alright mountains.
Nov 27 2012 7:07PM
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PON3
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I think this is a debate over quality vs quantity.

have at it.
Nov 27 2012 7:10PM
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250r
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the coast mountains, baffin island, selkirks/kooteneys, canadian rockies, plus all those mountains along side ak in the yukon and bc...cant really think of anywhere in the continental us that id rather ski than any of those places
Nov 27 2012 7:19PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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More of a comparison of the resorts in the Rockies, basically British Columbia resorts compared to Colorado resorts. I've never been to the US side, that's why I'm curious how they compare to Blackcomb, Silverstar, Big White etc.
Nov 27 2012 7:19PM
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250r
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in general theyre smaller, flatter, and get dry snow, but in smaller amounts
Nov 27 2012 7:22PM
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speedin
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Prob should do some research before typing nonsense.
Vertical Drop top 10
1. Revelstoke, bc
2. Blackcomb, bc
3. Whistle, bc
4. Telluride, Co
5. Snowmass, Co
6. Big Sky, MT
7. Jackson Hole, Wy
8. Kicking Horse, BC
9. Beaver Creek, Co
10. Panorama, Bc

Both Canada and the States have killer mountains.

Nov 27 2012 7:35PM
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Drail
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define 'better' please.
Nov 27 2012 7:35PM
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NotGhood
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Japan

and by Japan I mean Canada


Nov 27 2012 7:37PM
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JahLiam
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Haha that's my home mountain! All 232 feet of it
Nov 27 2012 7:37PM
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EmperorKuzco
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I hate these threads. So pointless.
Nov 27 2012 11:28PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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love you too, hun <3
Nov 27 2012 11:32PM
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EmperorKuzco
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You're honestly just trying to start useless quarrel.
Nov 28 2012 4:31PM
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theTRIBE101
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i like your username. i will be going to see you on december 14th. An Unexpected Journey.
Nov 28 2012 6:43PM
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doyle.
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it's really a matter of opinion. people will have a bias towards their own country and I'm sure people on NS haven't skied in both Canada and US. I've been to the states once to ski (Baker) but it was like 6 degrees celsius so their wasn't much pow skiing but it was still fun too cruise around
Nov 28 2012 6:49PM
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MothaHucker
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I ski in the US but I know anyone who says we have better mountains is wrong. BC/Alberta has copious mountains with sht tons of good snow, steeps alpine and tree skiing. Doesnt get much better
Nov 28 2012 6:54PM
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[J_Gasper]
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People saying that Canada has better mountains clearly hasnt seen or been to Alaska. Its overwhelming how big they are. If your excluding alaska, then interior B.C. takes the cake.
Nov 28 2012 7:01PM
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250r
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congratulations, you learned how to use google
Nov 28 2012 10:50PM
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Blurst
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Alaska certainly takes the cake.

For overall consistency just from what I have seen online and personal experience etc.. I think Canada has more awesome awesome mountains, you guys do have Jackson and Alta though.
Nov 28 2012 10:56PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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Canadian here, USA. Also great thread man, very original.
Nov 28 2012 11:20PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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not sure if srs tho...
Nov 28 2012 11:22PM
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FUUUCK
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Mountains in general?

Alaska

Ski hills?

I give the edge to BC, but I'm super biased.
Nov 28 2012 11:26PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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Oh I am, never seen this thread before.
Nov 28 2012 11:31PM
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DeRizzo
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I'd say us has more park as compared to Canada while Canada has more pow. Yes i know whistler has possibly the best park but there aren't that many others
Nov 28 2012 11:42PM
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lgbskier
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i would say canada only because of revvy and whistler but if those 2 werent there then i would say us
Nov 29 2012 12:48PM
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Maximumsushi
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Except for California and Colorado, I've skied just about every major ski hill in Western North America. Canada has bigger, steeper, gnarlier mountains. Whistler, Revelstoke, and Kicking Horse are on another level. The only places in the states coming close are Jackson Hole and maybe Baker. I have been lucky enough to have deep pow days at most major resorts that are considered to have fantastic terrain. I was let down by skiing in Utah. Amazing snow, and tons of it but tiny hills with low vert.
Nov 29 2012 1:13PM
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EmperorKuzco
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thanks. I will be going to see me too.
Nov 29 2012 2:51PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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Glad you mentioned Kicking Horse. That resort may be small, but it has some of the steepest mountains in BC. Definitely needs to be credited.
Nov 29 2012 4:45PM
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Bread_Fish
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Nov 29 2012 4:47PM
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Drail
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not to mention the most rowdy slackcountry I have come across.
Nov 29 2012 4:50PM
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Maximumsushi
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Best resort for free riding in North America in my opinion.
Nov 29 2012 7:45PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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I want to go there over Christmas sooo badly now. I've been there mountain biking, but half of the trails were hiking only, and the mountain biking trails were pretty restricted to one spot. It wasn't busy at all compared to Fernie or Whistler, so I'm hoping that's what it is like in winter too. Also, the lift prices are more reasonable.
Nov 29 2012 8:01PM
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BirtDike
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US has more,but canada has revelstoke, KH, and whistler....
Nov 30 2012 12:34AM
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hemlockjibber8
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i moved from whistler to Kicking Horse. Although I haven't been to co. and utah I would argue that kicking horse is the best. Jackson hole is the only one I have heard comparisons to. And while jackson is busy as all hell, kicking horses busiest day was just over 3000 people.

Can't beat that. Steep as fuck. good skiing right to the base, unlike revy and whistler. gondola that takes you all the way up in 14 minutes. goes above 0 maybe once or twice throughout the winter so the snow is consistent. the last two years have been big snow years which takes care of the only issue that kh ever could have,

oh and the slack country makes it take the cake no matter what
Nov 30 2012 1:19AM
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DR.SHRED
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resort wise prob US just cause we have a good number of big mountains Canada doesnt seem to have as many but their mountains in general seem bigger and better than most of the us
Nov 30 2012 1:24AM
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gingaskier
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western Canada is the way to go. steep mountains,deep powder,park laps,and backcountry we got it all!
Nov 30 2012 1:24AM
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FroesenSkeeze
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This exactly. That gondola is fast as hell and, I don't care if this makes me sound gay, the scenery is amazing. Also, it's further from the coast which, like you said, regulates the temperature better. Also, people in Golden are super friendly, and it's an overall awesome destination. I gotta stop reading this thread, I'm getting way too excited for KH.
Nov 30 2012 1:25AM
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Abu_Hajaar
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East coast would be US

West coast would be Canada
Nov 30 2012 11:49AM
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