Buell

The multi-mountain pass info is really helpful - thanks. On second thought, mmmmmm.... Japan.

Neil, we will ride (barring injury) 45 to 50 days of our 2 months off.

Thanks for the additional replies. Skully, you nailed it. Decisions, Decisions. Ultimately, I've never had a bad day of riding on any mountain and every mountain has its unique personality. I would love to try all the mountains, but buying a season pass is much easier on the budget. Eventually we will learn some of the secrets. Japan? Sounds perfect, maybe when I can afford to spend all of our summer in New Zealand I will spend all winter in Japan. Well, maybe I'll just live year round in NZ. Man Shred, don't give up that mountain!!! Is that in Montana? Anxiously awaiting a big storm tonight. Sorry for all those with closed mountains.

Thanks for the replies. My biggest concerns about the Tahoe and SLC areas are the crowds. They both sound like great areas though. Is it possible to avoid the powder frenzies? Mike, we have ridden Bachelor 3 times, all in white out conditions, but we definitely want to try the groomers for carving. The steeps are for powder days (for now). Could we catch up with you next year after we get our carving gear? It would be great to get a few pointers in exchange for some laughs for you. Bricky, I'll check out tahoecarvers - thanks!

Hello everyone. First post, but I think I have already read everything written on Bomber (lurk, lurk). Thanks for all the information and opinions. Next season the GF and I will be learning to carve! We have Jan/Feb off and want to get a pass to a great mountain out west (US or Canada). We are after great carving, steeps, trees, powder, and the fewer people the better (weekends excepted). In other words, the perfect mountain. :D Currently under consideration: Big Mountain, Big Sky, SLC area (Solitude, Brighton, others), Schweitzer, Fernie ....... Any thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appriciated! Thanks, Buell