Replying to Is the GoPro a no go?

Let me start by saying I have little to none knowledge about cameras.

That being said I am looking to purchase a camera in these next few months for ski season. All my friends and I are really interested in making edits of all the trips we take frequently during the week after school.

When the time comes I always figured I would buy a GoPro. I'm willing to spend a little and may even get some help for a Christmas present so I planned on getting the highest end model. I like how mobile and durable it seems, and the idea of skiing down a mountain with no worries while recording.

Now I find myself more interested in a much higher end camera. Most edits I enjoy I pick up on the fancy camera names. It's something I really am interested in and would like to have some similar qualities in my videos for my own personal enjoyment.

Can I not get this from a GoPro? How mobile is a much nicer camera? What type of cameras should I look at? I want similar quality/effects to members such as TaySwift.

All advice is appreciated, thank you