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First time out west. Any advice/tips?

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Hammyslapwagon
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Probably going to Salt Lake, UT from eastern PA.  .....So any thing I should know?
Mar 13 2013 2:45PM
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Blurst
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Alwaysbecarefullofthefuckinwestcoastdartsquirrells.Seriouslywillfuckupagooddayofskiingforyahyahfeelme?
Mar 13 2013 3:02PM
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Hammyslapwagon
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noidontfeelyou.  What are west coast dart squirrels =/?
Mar 13 2013 3:04PM
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*KLULESS*
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Have fun!
Mar 13 2013 3:11PM
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OhioDreams
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Go to a lot of places and do a lot of skiing!

Seriously though, make sure you do a lot of exploring. The mountains in Utah are obviously WAY bigger than in PA and also vary a lot more. Sure Park City has an awesome park and you'll surely want to take some laps in it, just don't get stuck there. Ski around the mountain, ski some hike-to terrain, shred Brighton, go to Snowbird, etc. and so on. If you can plan your trip so that you're skiing at a few different mountains, you will definitely get a more well rounded feel and impression for the region you're visiting.

I also think that it's fun while traveling to do some things that are unique to that area that you can't really find elsewhere. For example, if you're in PC, go visit the Olympic park and go on a bobsled ride. Go eat at the locals favorite food joint. Experience the local brews (if 21). Be friendly to everyone you meet and make some new friends.

Be open minded, be adventurous, and have fun! You can't go wrong with those three things in mind.
Mar 13 2013 4:49PM
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Lick
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I would agree with this!
The first time out I out west, (well, sort of.. i went with my high school to montana) I thought i would be in the park all day, because in the midwest, there is nothing else that is even comparable.. so i went to montana, and I would say I spent 90% of my day outside of the park, and enjoyed every minute of it.

So much fun
Mar 13 2013 4:51PM
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Holte
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try to set the record for Snowbird tram laps.

Speaking of which, anybody know the record?
Mar 13 2013 5:28PM
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broto
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groomer runs and tree skiing in cny =/= groomer runs and tree skiing in California. explore the mountain and you'll find you'll actually enjoy it. blooms post was pretty spot on, but I would say you don't need fresh powder to ski trees and it can take a few days to fully explore a single mountain.
Mar 13 2013 6:02PM
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Kinkysally
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Watch out for the polygamist. Check liftopia.com for discounted lift passes Drive up to Idaho to get your beer and lottery tickets Enjoy the greatest snow on earth
Mar 14 2013 3:33PM
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EvanMeyer
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This 110%


Mar 14 2013 6:12PM
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first_rodeo
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Experience:

Go to Snowbird + Alta = best resorts in Utah

spend atleast 1-2 days at PCMR

there is more snow in the snowbird/ alta canyon (higher elevation) 

pcmr canyons valley are more like skiing vermont

Mar 18 2013 7:26PM
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SPskier543
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that sounds like a terrible way to spend the day, i hate the tram.

Mar 18 2013 7:35PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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Hahahahaha
Mar 18 2013 10:56PM
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dompuch
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Watch out for rocks!
Mar 19 2013 12:21AM
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Chron_Rabbit
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if you have time and funds check out snowbird
Mar 19 2013 12:48AM
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~Gotama~
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me and my friend hired a backcountry guide in jackson for a day since we didnt know anything about avalanche safety. where he took us was by far the best terrain and deepest snow i have ever seen in my life, and it was all completely untracked. it was pretty expensive, but worth it every bit. seriously, if youve skied only the east coast before and get a good bc guide, your mind will be blown to pieces.
Mar 19 2013 1:09AM
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ILLinoisance
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if you're feeling it, nose butt trip.
Mar 19 2013 3:58AM
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fortyvalve
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this is exactly what i did my first trip to SLC. the olympic park is pretty sweet actually it's definitely a good time killer, and the churros there are so good. if you aren't skiing your first day when you get off the plane take some time to walk around somewhere (olympic park is a pretty good place for this, as is Park City) in the canyons and get acclimated to the altitude change (PA to UT is a huge difference.) and everything they said about doing on the mountain is true, don't get sucked in to one thing, make it a point to keep exploring and finding new terrain, you'll learn the mountain much quicker this way, probably in the first day. have fun!
Mar 19 2013 9:00AM
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k2andcannoli
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Buy weed instead of lift tickets...its much less expensive. Green pass a liftie at the bottom of the hill (only lifts that have road access scan passes). Ride the upper hill all day. If you come down you'll need another green pass. Also skip all resorts with a "village" at the bottom as they generally are the most expensive and least rowdy.
Mar 19 2013 10:36AM
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Robski97
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WATCH OUT FOR CLIFFS!!!! hahah good luck have fun. train and do cardio before
Mar 19 2013 10:39AM
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GayWolf420
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YOU CAN STILL BUY REAL ALCOHOL IN UTAH. Save yourself the time, effort and $$ by not going Wyoming or Idaho. (Both really dull drives). Snows pretty good. It's still early spring so there are plenty of chances for spring dumps.
Mar 19 2013 10:57AM
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skibumb2929
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Don't just ski park spend most time out around the mountain
Mar 19 2013 12:25PM
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