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Going to West Coast for the first time.

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#1 ·
Hey Guys.
I'm planning on going to Colorado or Montana for the first time. Going there in early January when the everything is not too expensive and waiting lines for lifts are not crazy. I'm looking for a nice place that is not very expensive but is still very good.
I looked up Wolf Creek in Montana. Looks good but pretty far from the airport and there is no hotel right by the mnt.
You guys have any suggestions?
Will appreciate every input.
 
#9 · (Edited)
I didn't want to create a new thread for this.

Me and 3 of my friends are planning a cross country bum road trip to any of the Rocky Mountain areas.

Anyone with experience know of the best bang-for-the-buck area to go to? We are not looking to drop a ton of money on lodging and lift tickets.

Google maps says Denver is 26 hours from New Jersey, and that Jackson Hole and SLC are 33 and 32 hours, respectively. Since we are driving so far, the extra 6-7 hours to get to a "better" area wouldn't be an issue.

Also, any knowledge of a multi-mountain pass that can be used at more than one mountain in an area? I was looking at this: http://www.liftopia.com/resort_detail.php?ResortId=2461

Any input would be appreciated.
 
#10 ·
I didn't want to create a new thread for this.

Me and 3 of my friends are planning a cross country bum road trip to any of the Rocky Mountain areas.

Anyone with experience know of the best bang-for-the-buck area to go to? We are not looking to drop a ton of money on lodging and lift tickets.

Google maps says Denver is 26 hours from New Jersey, and that Jackson Hole and SLC are 33 and 32 hours, respectively. Since we are driving so far, the extra 6-7 hours to get to a "better" area wouldn't be an issue.

Also, any knowledge of a multi-mountain pass that can be used at more than one mountain in an area? I was looking at this: Liftopia - Resort Details


Any input would be appreciated.
This is new thread-worthy.

I did said trip, last year, and will do it again, this year. The Mountain Collective Pass is a good shot, though, if you're boarding, you'll have to try to sell your Alta investment....Alta is ski-only. If you're doing the Collective, I suggest grabbing one of the Epics. I say go balls-in and make it to Tahoe. Mountain Collective + Epic Pass will get you riding at 12 resorts for about 1100 bones. Sounds big, but it is an investment of a lifetime. Also, think about buying a few geiggerigs......water packs that have a Skullcandy Passport that provides discounted or free lift tickets.

Craigslist was my route for places to crash. I can suggest more later...time to get to work.
 
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