Comments on: What Ski Resort is on Your “Must Ski” List?

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:32:58 +0000

Hmmm… if it was 10 years ago, I think the lift system has changed since then. Was the Hidden Peak Tram in place when you were there?

By: Tumbleduece

Tumbleduece — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:43:35 +0000

Went to Big Sky about 10 years ago, very dissapointed you needed a “tee-time” with the ski patrol to ski the big & little couloir, we were there for 6 days and couldn’t get one, had to “know” someone, hope it’s changed.

By: Colin in CA

Colin in CA — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:25:21 +0000

1. Chamonix/Verbier
2. “The Powder Highway” Area (Interior BC)
3. JH
4. T-Ride/Silverton
5. Las Lenas
6. Gulmarg

That’s only resorts though.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:08 +0000

Revelstoke! That place is epic!

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:49:09 +0000

@Brett… so, about 6 hours from SLC then? Not bad at all. Google Maps really is off then.

It’s seeming more and more doable for my time-crunched schedule now.

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:31 +0000

The drive to big sky is not nearly as bad as google maps makes it seem. It is actually only about 6 hours. It is also absolutely beautiful once you get past Rexburg. Just make sure not to speed through the little corner of Yellowstone you pass through. like not at all. The park rangers will bust you for 3 mph over.

Big sky is world class and definitely worth the trip. Make sure to get the lone peak ticket which lets you ski Moonlight basin as well and go hit the headwaters chutes. 10 min of bootpacking leads to about 10 chutes that are an absolute blast to ski.

If you want to go really big, grab a friend and your avy gear and go ski the no fall stuff of big and little coulier off the tram. it is good times for sure.

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:36:01 +0000

@Snyder… why not aspire for greatness and put Great Bear, SD on your list? I forgot to mention that I’ve been there… done that too. Fun little place to ski with family out there.

You’ll enjoy Jackson… when are you going?

Alyeska is another one of those I’ve got to hit someday.

By: Snyder

Snyder — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:32:33 +0000

UT is actually next on my list, 2011. Hitting Jackson for the first time in 2010.

Other than those:
Big Sky/Bridger Bowl
Telluride/Silverton
Alyeska, AK

Snyder — Minneapolis, MN

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:01:46 +0000

Darn that Google Maps! It says 1 hour 33 min drive time from Bozeman to Big Sky. Sometimes they are accurate in those estimates, but this one seems way off, I guess. Thanks for clarifying that… I’ll modify the article a bit to reflect that.

When I make it up there, I’ll drop you a line. Thanks!

By: David Howland

David Howland — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:48:16 +0000

Big Sky is indeed awesome. It’s only about 30-40 minutes from Bozeman, though, and well worth the drive. Let me know if you do get up to Big Sky and maybe we can make some turns together.