Cuban Carving Gooding Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 I'm planning next seasons trip. I'm looking for best grooming spots on the Icon and Epic passes. I'm limited for time, so I need the 2 best resorts in Colorado. I'm looking at Deer Valley and Snowbasin in Utah. And Schweitzer is a must in Idaho. From there it's my normal stops at Whitefish and Heavenly. Any insight will be appreciated Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 I've never been riding in Utah, but I'd cross Deer Valley off the list anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skhil Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Deer Valley is ski only resort (like Alta). They do not allow snowboards (alpine included) on slopes. Not sure about grooming there, but unless you're going to bring skis with you it doesn't worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Thanks skhil and Keenan. I missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weather_nerd Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 For the Ikon pass, I really enjoy Solitude in Utah. I think their grooming is very good, although the layout of the resort is strange. I had fun carving at Brighton too - especially at night, which is unusual in the western US. I have not been to a lot of places in Colorado, but I enjoyed some great grooming at Copper this past year (Ikon pass). Beaver Creek and Vail are also consistently ranked as having some of the best grooming in the country, and both are on the Epic pass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 I would also consider Aspen mountains. 4 amazing resorts in one location. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 Aspen. Beaver Creek's legendary grooming isn't a thing anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Utah Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 I’ll ask the other Utah residents to chip in, but in my limited riding this year, I enjoyed both Snowbasin and Solitude. Park City and the Canyons are places I’m still exploring so I have limited experience there. Image below is from Snowbasin a few weeks ago. To the left of that run is a “bowl” which I found to be more akin to an enormous wide and long halfpipe. I will say that in general, I’ve found guests at Utah areas talkative and outgoing. My advice on Colorado and Utah is to not overlook some of the smaller resorts. Several have snowcat trips. Still tons of places here I have not gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 join us in Aspen. it really doesn't get any better. Group house... February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) On 5/18/2023 at 6:18 AM, CB Utah said: I’ll ask the other Utah residents to chip in, but in my limited riding this year, I enjoyed both Snowbasin and Solitude. Park City and the Canyons are places I’m still exploring so I have limited experience there. Image below is from Snowbasin a few weeks ago. To the left of that run is a “bowl” which I found to be more akin to an enormous wide and long halfpipe. I will say that in general, I’ve found guests at Utah areas talkative and outgoing. My advice on Colorado and Utah is to not overlook some of the smaller resorts. Several have snowcat trips. Still tons of places here I have not gone. Are they ever not talkative? Most of the time the expectations of being a boat anchor is... "until we unload at the lift". So you know you aren't trapped in any social situation longer than necessary. Don't even need an escape plan, "have a nice day, BYE!". Less dependencies and less obligations == good. Edited May 24, 2023 by Odd Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted May 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 On 5/24/2023 at 2:40 PM, slopestar said: join us in Aspen. it really doesn't get any better. Group house... February I will be going through CO late December early January. I'm not sure when I'm coming home. I might be back in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gossamer Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Powder Mountain is just across from Snowbasin and has limited day pass sales, quite during the week relative to other resorts here. No snowmaking so it's best to show up mid January or later. If layed back is your style you'll enjoy it here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 5/27/2023 at 5:46 AM, Cuban Carving Gooding said: I will be going through CO late December early January. I'm not sure when I'm coming home. I might be back in March. better make time for a Sunday with the LCI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Slopestar where will you be riding late December? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 12:26 AM, Gossamer said: Powder Mountain is just across from Snowbasin and has limited day pass sales, quite during the week relative to other resorts here. No snowmaking so it's best to show up mid January or later. If layed back is your style you'll enjoy it here. I'll second Powder Mountain enthusiastically! Maybe not the best ski area for grooming but for a great Utah powder experience with really fun terrain options; I had an absolute hoot there. Things might have changed since I rode there in 2016, but with limited ticket sales, an infrastructure that screamed "f* luxury, go out and ride" and limitless options for riding the trees without ever dead-ending... like I said an absolute hoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/9/2023 at 7:51 AM, Cuban Carving Gooding said: Slopestar where will you be riding late December? Loveland, Winter Park or Copper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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