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BC, Idaho, Montana, wyoming road trip, where to ski?

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scandy101
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I'll be taking a road trip from Seattle to CO and was thinking of going up through BC then through idaho, montana, and wyoming. something like that. I can only get two days of skiing, and tickets need to be somewhat cheap. any thoughts on where to go?
Jan 24 2016 2:06AM
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cwillygood
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If the weather looks like you could hit it when theres new snow Big Sky, Montana would be really sweet the base is pretty big right now and with a little new snow itd be a great stop
Jan 24 2016 2:39AM
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ghosthop
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http://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/ski-areas-and-resorts.html
the old site used to be better in that it showed a map of the state and just listed the areas. But the first category is day tickets under $50. Pay attention to places that only run lifts certain days. I'm sure there are similar sites for the other states/provinces.

But follow the sno!
Jan 24 2016 2:44AM
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JuliusJ
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two days of skiing total? why that big of a road trip then? skip out on shitty winter driving up to BC and snag a third or four day somewhere if you can afford it.

i'd say watch the weather and be willing to change plans but go: schweitzer to bridger bowl/big sky to grand targhee/jackson hole. maybe down to SLC ski resorts if you can swing it. then to colorado!
Jan 24 2016 3:43AM
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.lencon
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Pebble Creek, ID
Jan 24 2016 10:21AM
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shin-bang
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.lenconPebble Creek, ID


Here. Come have a jib party with us
Jan 24 2016 10:30AM
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csteezy
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the snow on big mountain has been pretty good if you don't mind the fog
Jan 24 2016 11:27AM
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conchetler
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whitefish mt is all time right now, and lift tickets are pretty cheap for the skiing you get
Jan 24 2016 9:12PM
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K-Dot.
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Don't go to ghetto creek.

Just a couple resorts that will be fun for the money.

Targhee
Whitefish
Bridger Bowl
Moonlight Basin
Sun Valley

Jackson Hole & Big Sky are a little more expensive and will have similar snow to other options.
Jan 24 2016 9:34PM
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japanada
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Revy is like $48 a day USD with the exchange rate. Youre not gonna be able to beat that.
Jan 24 2016 9:37PM
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.lencon
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K-Dot.Don't go to ghetto creek.

Just a couple resorts that will be fun for the money.

Targhee
Whitefish
Bridger Bowl
Moonlight Basin
Sun Valley

Jackson Hole & Big Sky are a little more expensive and will have similar snow to other options.


He should come to ghetto creek, but you shouldn't. Haters aren't welcome now go back to vail you scrub.
Jan 24 2016 10:17PM
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K-Dot.
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.lenconHe should come to ghetto creek, but you shouldn't. Haters aren't welcome now go back to vail you scrub.


I've never even skied at vail..? Ghetto creek just isn't the worth the time and money compared to other places like bridger bowl and targhee, especially cause OP said he only had two days to shred. Pebble isn't bad, just there are better options in wyoming and montana plain and simple
Jan 24 2016 10:50PM
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cydwhit
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Schweitzer, Targhee, Pebble Creek

I've never even skied the rock, but A) it looks pretty sick, and B) it's produced some of the rowdiest skiers (and some of the radder NS'ers) I've ever met.
Jan 24 2016 11:15PM
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ghosthop
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K-Dot.Moonlight Basin


if only that was still an option :/
BS is currently in the process of phasing out as much mention to Moonlight as they can, the days of an affordable lift ticket on Lone Peak are long gone

and real talk OP, if you only have two days definitely follow the snow. And with the way things have been, I would not recommend skiing Bridger if they have fresh from overnight and you hope to get the most out of your lift ticket for the day.
Jan 24 2016 11:16PM
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.lencon
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K-Dot.I've never even skied at vail..? Ghetto creek just isn't the worth the time and money compared to other places like bridger bowl and targhee, especially cause OP said he only had two days to shred. Pebble isn't bad, just there are better options in wyoming and montana plain and simple


Mmkayyyyy. I guess you are entitled to your own opinion...
Jan 24 2016 11:38PM
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wizard_of_aahhhs
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Bridger Bowl, cheap lift tickets, Bozeman is a sick town, and the terrain at bridger is all time, some really gnarly stuff you can get into, just be sure to bring a beacon
Jan 25 2016 12:08AM
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boodizzle
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Targhee and Brundage
Jan 25 2016 12:09AM
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K-Dot.
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.lenconMmkayyyyy. I guess you are entitled to your own opinion...


Lol get off your high horse. The terrain and snow quality at Targhee is better than the rock hands down. Same with the park. And the same can be said about Bridger. I'm just trying to help OP have a rad time, don't take it so personally.
Jan 25 2016 1:54AM
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McNoche
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.lenconMmkayyyyy. I guess you are entitled to your own opinion...


Don't get all pissy because someone shit on your home mountain. Jesus, worse than a chick.


He's right btw
Jan 25 2016 5:58AM
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.lencon
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K-Dot.Lol get off your high horse. The terrain and snow quality at Targhee is better than the rock hands down. Same with the park. And the same can be said about Bridger. I'm just trying to help OP have a rad time, don't take it so personally.


McNocheDon't get all pissy because someone shit on your home mountain. Jesus, worse than a chick.


He's right btw


In all honesty I could care less if he comes. But I will say pebble is underrated for sure. The park does suck but if you know the mountain well, which OP doesn't, there's some killer terrain.
Jan 25 2016 9:25AM
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turntwood
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boodizzleTarghee and Brundage


Came here to say Brundage. Such a fun mountain and if I remember correctly pretty affordable too for a day pass. Think it's under $50 (could be wrong though it's been a few years since I've been there).

Some of my fondest memories of skiing are there! But I'm sure anywhere you chose will be fun, always awesome exploring a new mountain.
Jan 25 2016 11:37AM
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