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Ski Bumming Next Year (HELP)

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HaydenWrong
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hi NS I'm planning on leaving Alaska next thanksgiving an head south on an adventure. ill be going to Minn to visit a buddy then plan on going to Jackson Hole, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, then up to Stevens Pass on my way home some time in Feb.


i am curious what kind of lift ticket deals are out there for those mountains i am not familiar with the big resorts an how the EPIC PASS works. Looking for the best ideas to ski anywhere from 5-10 days at each resort.

also anyone thats gone on a trip like these give me some things you would have done different

pros and cons


thanks!!!!!!!
Mar 3 2015 1:41AM
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gapersarefriends
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i'd try to add alta/snowbird to that list
Mar 3 2015 2:02AM
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iLLbiLLy
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gapersarefriendsi'd try to add alta/snowbird to that list


The epic pass doesn't cover J Hole. Theres a pass called mountain collective that gives you 2 days Jackson Alta/Snowbird, Whistler, Squaw, Aspen and a handful of others. Then 50% off tickets after that. Might be a good choice if you're just spending a couple days at each mountain.

http://mountaincollective.com/

If your just looking to ski park, then the epic pass gives you a good choice of mountains.
Mar 3 2015 2:11AM
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californiagrown
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iLLbiLLyThe epic pass doesn't cover J Hole. Theres a pass called mountain collective that gives you 2 days Jackson Alta/Snowbird, Whistler, Squaw, Aspen and a handful of others. Then 50% off tickets after that. Might be a good choice if you're just spending a couple days at each mountain.

http://mountaincollective.com/

If your just looking to ski park, then the epic pass gives you a good choice of mountains.


The epic pass also give you some access to true gnar out in Tahoe.
Mar 3 2015 2:36AM
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NMMedia
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If by stopping in Minn you mean Minnesota hit up Spirit Mountain in Duluth. Best park and freestyle community in the state for sure. Day pass will run you like 35-40ish. I would only come once their main park is open though so be sure you check the website for that since it isnt really worth it till thats open
Mar 3 2015 10:30AM
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HaydenWrong
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thanks for the helps guys!!! way too stoked for a trip 9 months out haha
Mar 4 2015 12:38AM
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PKchu
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If you ski at Breck/Key for something like 8 to 10 days it will be cheaper to buy an epic pass, and that would also have you covered at Park City
Mar 4 2015 12:51AM
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Squirrel_Murphy
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californiagrownThe epic pass also give you some access to true gnar out in Tahoe.


The only true gnar you get out here with it is Kirkwood. Heavenly is meh and flatstar is only good for park.

The Mountain Collective pass is a solid bet but the epic pass would come in handy if you're in Colorado a fair amount. Or just save now and get both passes as soon as they go on sale, since that's usually when they're the cheapest.
Mar 4 2015 1:12AM
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californiagrown
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Squirrel_MurphyThe only true gnar you get out here with it is Kirkwood.


yep. why would you go anywhere else? especially with the shit winters lately, Kwood has been by far and away the best mountain the last 4 years running.
Mar 4 2015 1:36AM
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dustygoldflakes
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Neither am I but you about to have a hella good time yo
Mar 4 2015 7:45AM
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assatrailz
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Your guna need a lot of dank
Mar 4 2015 9:10AM
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HaydenWrong
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awesome wayy to stoked for a trip 9 months out hahaha
Mar 5 2015 12:05AM
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dingus
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I ski at Stevens Pass, that seems like a killer trip you are going on.
Mar 5 2015 12:21AM
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HaydenWrong
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bump for more ideas haha
Mar 24 2015 1:09AM
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