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Seattle to Colorado road trip advice

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Jaybrtn
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So this winter a few friends and I will be driving from Seattle, Wa to Boulder/Denver, Co, and we are looking for some adventure, skiing, and cool places to stop along the way. The trip will probably be around 2 weeks. So, NS, where should a couple 25 y/o dudes go?
Oct 29 2015 1:53PM
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kung_powpow
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Breck, keystone, abay, vail (only on pow day), loveland pass shuttle runs, vail pass backcountry, and ruby hill if you're staying in Denver
Oct 29 2015 2:04PM
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andeezymcd
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Jumps/Overall Park = Breck or Copper, Rails = Keystone, Pow day = Vail, A-Bay, Loveland or Silverton (kinda far from the other said resorts but eh). Definitely hit up Woodward at Copper's barn if you're tryna progress in park. Have fun, gl and save up that $ cause Vail resorts screw you for prices. Make sure you got a bumpin playlist too for the drive
Oct 29 2015 4:43PM
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Jaybrtn
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kung_powpowBreck, keystone, abay, vail (only on pow day), loveland pass shuttle runs, vail pass backcountry, and ruby hill if you're staying in Denver


Great, thanks. I'll keep those in mind.

andeezymcdJumps/Overall Park = Breck or Copper, Rails = Keystone, Pow day = Vail, A-Bay, Loveland or Silverton (kinda far from the other said resorts but eh). Definitely hit up Woodward at Copper's barn if you're tryna progress in park. Have fun, gl and save up that $ cause Vail resorts screw you for prices. Make sure you got a bumpin playlist too for the drive


I'm not so much into park, more of a backcountry kind of guy. Although I wouldn't mind getting better in the park. I'll look into woodward, I've always wanted to check that place out.
Oct 29 2015 5:28PM
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brotherdad
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I tried to do a similar excursion last year, but it fell through.

This was my route:

Hood -> Tahoe -> Mammoth -> Salt Lake/Park City (and the surrounding resorts) -> Summit County...

Maybe try and fit in a little Telluride/Crested Butte or Jackson if you're looking for some pow.

I also recommend Powder Mountain in Utah for some off the grid action.
Oct 29 2015 5:45PM
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sellinger
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Looking for powder, head to Steamboat Springs for sure.
Oct 29 2015 5:53PM
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illewminati
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andeezymcdJumps/Overall Park = Breck or Copper, Rails = Keystone, Pow day = Vail, A-Bay, Loveland or Silverton (kinda far from the other said resorts but eh). Definitely hit up Woodward at Copper's barn if you're tryna progress in park. Have fun, gl and save up that $ cause Vail resorts screw you for prices. Make sure you got a bumpin playlist too for the drive


Solid advice but Silverton is 6 hours minumum each way from Denver. You might as well drive from Denver to Utah resorts at that amount of time.

Also crested butte is legit and its definitely worth getting off the i-70 corridor to ski there if it's a good snow year
Oct 29 2015 7:45PM
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CHORIZO
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illewminatiSolid advice but Silverton is 6 hours minumum each way from Denver. You might as well drive from Denver to Utah resorts at that amount of time.

Also crested butte is legit and its definitely worth getting off the i-70 corridor to ski there if it's a good snow year


crested butte is far as fuck from denver too
Oct 29 2015 8:07PM
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A^frame
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Do not skip Big Sky, Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole!
Oct 29 2015 8:52PM
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californiagrown
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Home, Red/Schweitzer, Big Sky/Bridger, Targhe/Jackson, SLC resorts, Summit County resorts, SLC resorts, Mammoth, Tahoe Resorts, Bachelor, MT Hood Resorts, Home


That is the loop you want to go on if you want to get in all the good skiing in the western USA.
Oct 30 2015 1:21AM
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californiagrown
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Home, Red/Schweitzer, Big Sky/Bridger, Targhe/Jackson, SLC resorts, Summit County resorts, SLC resorts, Mammoth, Tahoe Resorts, Bachelor, MT Hood Resorts, Home


That is the loop you want to go on if you want to get in all the good skiing in the western USA. You wont ever have to drive more than 5 hours at a time either. NS and TGR forums are your friend for couch surfing and resort guides.
Oct 30 2015 1:24AM
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KitAkira
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Just follow this and bring lots of $
Nov 2 2015 11:43AM
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Idahoskier420
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Check out the Wallowa and Elkhorn ranges in NE Oregon. I've heard great things about touring in the Wallowas and Anthony Lakes is a small resort in the Elkhorn mountains near La Grange. Anthony Lakes has one chairlift and a diverse offering of sidecountry terrain.

Cruise east to Idaho and consider Brundage outside of McCall and Lost Trail on the ID/MT border. Sun Valley (Baldy not Dollar) is something to consider but it's hard to justify the $100 lift ticket.

Warm Lake, Morse Creek, Banner, and Galena summits are popular touring spots that provide good access to a variety of terrain.

If you are feeling ambitious checkout the Sawtooth, Smokey, and/or Soldier mountains for long approaches and steep terrain.

PM if you want specifics on any of these places.
Nov 2 2015 12:29PM
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SirBuckles
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Hit up the central mountains if you can. Like aspen or CB
Nov 2 2015 12:47PM
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last_tango
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Don't go to big sky you won't leave.
Nov 2 2015 1:36PM
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Jaybrtn
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Thanks for the advice guys! I'll definitely keep it all in mind. Stoked!
Nov 3 2015 6:21PM
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