|
  |
 Best skiing/riding in North America? |
|
|
| Guest |
 Nov 5 2004, 03:39 PM
|
Unregistered
|
Hey all, Here's what I think: Mt. Tremblant in Ste-Jovite, QC is definitely one of the finest, however, Mont Ste-Anne near Quebec city is a very close second! If it's winter carnival time, go to Mt Ste-Anne and visit the city. In western Canada, I'd have to say Whistler/Blackcomb also, but the Banff region in Alberta has some excellent resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Marmot Basin! If you like being surrounded by wilderness while bathing in a hot spring spa, go to Banff. USA: I haven't been to many US ski resorts but the Aspen region is always mentioned in conversations. In the east, I'd say Jay Peak or Smuggler's Notch since I've been to both and had an amazing time. There are plenty of great places to go in north-eastern USA. Also, many of them now take CDA currency at par!  Smacker |
|
|
|
|
|
| lucky |
Nov 6 2004, 08:30 AM
|
HitchHiker
Group: Admin
Posts: 713
Joined: 3-September 03
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Member No.: 4
|
QUOTE(Guest @ Nov 5 2004, 08:39 PM) Hey all, Here's what I think: Mt. Tremblant in Ste-Jovite, QC is definitely one of the finest, however, Mont Ste-Anne near Quebec city is a very close second! If it's winter carnival time, go to Mt Ste-Anne and visit the city. In western Canada, I'd have to say Whistler/Blackcomb also, but the Banff region in Alberta has some excellent resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Marmot Basin! If you like being surrounded by wilderness while bathing in a hot spring spa, go to Banff. USA: I haven't been to many US ski resorts but the Aspen region is always mentioned in conversations. In the east, I'd say Jay Peak or Smuggler's Notch since I've been to both and had an amazing time. There are plenty of great places to go in north-eastern USA. Also, many of them now take CDA currency at par! Smacker I've heard of St-Anne... I'll have to make a point to get myself up there this winter. Thanks.
--------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Jlovely |
Dec 27 2004, 04:28 PM
|
Unregistered
|
I'd say for the western US, I loved Beaver Creek, CO. For the eastern US? Probably Stowe in VT. We go to both places regularly and love it every time!! Not only is the skiing/boarding great but so are both towns at night!
|
|
|
|
|
|
| zzz_JLS |
Sep 9 2005, 10:29 AM
|
Armchair Adventurer
Group: Members
Posts: 1
Joined: 9-September 05
Member No.: 248
Nominate me as a Local Expert
|
Hello!
For the western USA, I would recommend Crested Butte, Colorado. It is a quaint little ski town tucked away in the southwest Colorado mountains. A real gem for those who like to go off the beaten path.
--------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Guest |
Jan 13 2006, 07:04 PM
|
Unregistered
|
Lake Louise
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Pam |
 Apr 2 2006, 12:50 PM
|
Unregistered
|
The best skiing out West varies from year to year depending on the weather pattern. This year in Sun Valley, Idaho, has been epic with well over 20 outstanding powder days. More typically we have lots of sunny groomers...with great pitch, few lift lines and lots of high speed quads. As is the case at most ski resorts, avoid the holidays. As an avid watcher of winter weather in the Western US, I find that typically the best and most consistent powder lands in the Wasatch Range just east of Salt Lake City, Utah, which has numerous resorts but I like Snowbird, Snow Basin and even Park City has some appeal. Resorts in Wyoming and Montana...Jackson Hole and Big Sky...can be very cold at times but also get good powder dumps at times. Tahoe...Heavenly, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows being the Big Three over there...get big, wet storms and large crowds on the weekends especially. I would not be the one to speak to Colorado but I am told that Steamboat is a good alternative to Aspen and Vail, which are full of Texans and NYers. As far as the East goes, save yourself some time and money and skip it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| wakingdream |
Oct 2 2006, 01:28 PM
|
Rolling Stone
Group: Local Expert
Posts: 5747
Joined: 18-August 06
From: Guelph, Ontario
Member No.: 13336
|
Ooohhh, when I think back to the days! I was a snowboard instructor for 4 years in Western Canada in my early 20's, here and there, Sunshine and Jaser mostly, but we got passes so we could ride almost anywhere out there. A dream. My personal favourite is still Marmot Basin in Jasper (National Park),Alberta with almost 3000 vertical feet and over 1600 acres. It's got terrain for everyone, no matter what skill level you are. And, Jasper is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places in Canada. It's very laid-back and not overly crowded, which I like alot. If you like to go insane on the hill, it's a good place to be, and if not, it's still awesome. In B.C. Whistler/Blackcomb beats 'em all for size and powder, but you can also get some great skiiing or riding in Fernie, just depends when you're there. It's abit more challenging b/c of all the traverses. You've got to explore every bowl as much as you can so you don't end up having to go back, b/c it's SO much work!! For the east coast, definitely Mount Saint Anne. I've done some dogsledding out there too, which is loads of fun. Tremblant is great too!
--------------------
~Susie
'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'
|
|
|
|
|
|
| arena_buzz |
Dec 19 2006, 10:54 AM
|
Armchair Adventurer
Group: Members
Posts: 6
Joined: 19-December 06
Member No.: 30819
Nominate me as a Local Expert
|
I would agree that Blackcomb Mountain is the best spot for a skiing vacation in North America. The town of Whistler is so beautiful and has a lot to offer too. If you take the trip there you need to spend some time in the town (not just on the slopes!) If anyone is interested here's a great site I found for planning a vacation in Whistler: http://www.fanwithaplan.com/destination/whistler/index.htmlEnjoy!  |
|
|
|
|
|
| moinmotion |
Dec 15 2008, 09:00 PM
|
Wayfarer
Group: Members
Posts: 50
Joined: 18-March 07
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
Member No.: 44298
Nominate me as a Local Expert
|
My votes for Western Canada are: - Lake Louise for variety of terrain - Fernie for the copious amounts of powder they seem to get every year Mind you, I'm a skiier, not a boarder.  |
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
