keystone,copper,or winter park - Snowboarding Forum

snowboardr77 · 02-21-2011, 02:29 PM

My wife and I started snowboarding last year and just got back from Okemo Vermont which was pretty cool. Next year I would like to try CO.
What would you guys think of being the best place for intermediate snowboarders? We do blues and blacks fine at the places we have been to so far.

Forgot to add we live in VA. so not a whole bunch to choose from here.

**killclimbz** · 02-22-2011, 09:52 AM

I'd say Copper of those three. Tons of intermediate runs spread out over a good portion of the mountain.

Keystone would probably be next on the list, then Winterpark.

The main problem with Winterpark is that it's a bit confusing to get around compared to the other hills. There are plenty of intermediate runs there, but you have to take some time to get to know the mountain to get around effectively. Once you do it's great for sure.

snowboardr77 · 02-22-2011, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the info. I have also started to look at park city. Any reviews for there?

BurtonAvenger · 02-22-2011, 10:09 AM

Summit county is crowded go to Park City no lift lines

snowboardr77 · 02-22-2011, 10:22 AM

I was checking plane tickets and can get them a little cheaper to park city. I have to wait to book for next year because they don't bookings this early.

earl_je · 02-22-2011, 11:55 AM

Hit Copper one day, Keystone the next. They are 10-15mins away. Forget winterpark..

snowboardr77 · 02-23-2011, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by earl_je

Hit Copper one day, Keystone the next. They are 10-15mins away. Forget winterpark..

I take it that you have been to winterpark? What did you not like about it that makes the other places better?

Tarzanman · 02-23-2011, 07:32 AM

Screw CO. Go to Jackson, WY and let me know how you do on the blacks out there

snowboardr77 · 02-23-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarzanman

Screw CO. Go to Jackson, WY and let me know how you do on the blacks out there

What's with the black diamonds at Jackson? Are they really good?

**killclimbz** · 02-23-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by snowboardr77

I take it that you have been to winterpark? What did you not like about it that makes the other places better?

I think it has more to do with the fact that Winterpark is about an hours drive from Summit County where Keystone and Copper are located. Not very convenient.

For the record, I think Winterpark is the best resort on the Front Range for me. That is not always the case for everyone else.

02-21-2011, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
snowboardr77 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 147	keystone,copper,or winter park My wife and I started snowboarding last year and just got back from Okemo Vermont which was pretty cool. Next year I would like to try CO. What would you guys think of being the best place for intermediate snowboarders? We do blues and blacks fine at the places we have been to so far. Forgot to add we live in VA. so not a whole bunch to choose from here.

02-22-2011, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,058	Summit county is crowded go to Park City no lift lines __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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02-22-2011, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,179	I'd say Copper of those three. Tons of intermediate runs spread out over a good portion of the mountain. Keystone would probably be next on the list, then Winterpark. The main problem with Winterpark is that it's a bit confusing to get around compared to the other hills. There are plenty of intermediate runs there, but you have to take some time to get to know the mountain to get around effectively. Once you do it's great for sure.

02-22-2011, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
snowboardr77 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 147	Thanks for the info. I have also started to look at park city. Any reviews for there?

02-22-2011, 10:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
snowboardr77 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 147	I was checking plane tickets and can get them a little cheaper to park city. I have to wait to book for next year because they don't bookings this early.

02-22-2011, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
earl_je Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Keystone, CO Posts: 824	Hit Copper one day, Keystone the next. They are 10-15mins away. Forget winterpark..

02-23-2011, 07:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	Screw CO. Go to Jackson, WY and let me know how you do on the blacks out there