Replying to A-51 and Breck Parks vs. Winter Park and Woodward?
I haven't been on this site in years and felt out of the loop since I was in college and working. I grew up skiing in Winter Park for years. I always looked forward to the park WP has done; since last year, I have really loved the new layout and design last season(iykyk). However, in high school, we always shred A-51 and Breck parks too. They were fire. Multiple parks and levels for progression and jumps were massive. Breck did Dew Tour, too, which we'd send to also. But now that I haven't skied a Vail resort since 2018 (I only get the Ikon pass now), I am curious about the park scene. I know they USED to be sick and would do private builds for Level 1 and Poor Boyz films. But from what I am hearing/seeing, it seems like they just fully gave up. Like last year, a-51 didn't open till 5 weeks before closing?!?! And Vail doesn't even have a park? Obviously, I know Woodward is the GOAT, and their parks are amazing every year.
Enough ranting... are Breck and Keystone parks still relevant and good? Or are they not what it used to be and Vail Resorts just doesn't care anymore? Genuine question. I used to ski like 70 days a year, and now I maybe get like 15-20. If they are bad why? (if someone knows)
Cheers!
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