Hello. The short of it is, I need to land on a second location for this year, I am pretty well zeroed in on Grand Targhee for one. But in a debate over the second. I am strongly leaning toward Big Sky for a 3 day swing later this year but very tempted to revisit Whitefish b/c I had such a good trip last year. Now that Epic is shut down my research has led me to here for all your opinions.
Me: 42yo Level 7. Def not a mad-man, I like to have fun and come home in one piece. Blacks with decent snow...not interested in doubles. I've skied Alta, Brighton, PowMow, Snowbasin and Whitefish. I usually seek out more out of the way places/less glam as I travel solo (read: over developed Vail-esque type of places do not appeal to me). Ill sleep in a yurt so accommodations are low on the priority list and I don't mind mediocre/ no food...its not a deal breaker.
Of the places Ive been, Whitefish was about perfect but I was fortunate enough to ski in 40+ inches over the course of time I was there so call it a snow-aided trip. However the pitches, variety of runs and ability to explore at places like Whitefish and PowMow appeal to me a lot. I ski during the week so crowds are usually a non-issue but I still consider it.
That said, what is everyones feeling on Big Sky.
I appreciate the insight and discussion!
Cheers
Jesse
Me: 42yo Level 7. Def not a mad-man, I like to have fun and come home in one piece. Blacks with decent snow...not interested in doubles. I've skied Alta, Brighton, PowMow, Snowbasin and Whitefish. I usually seek out more out of the way places/less glam as I travel solo (read: over developed Vail-esque type of places do not appeal to me). Ill sleep in a yurt so accommodations are low on the priority list and I don't mind mediocre/ no food...its not a deal breaker.
Of the places Ive been, Whitefish was about perfect but I was fortunate enough to ski in 40+ inches over the course of time I was there so call it a snow-aided trip. However the pitches, variety of runs and ability to explore at places like Whitefish and PowMow appeal to me a lot. I ski during the week so crowds are usually a non-issue but I still consider it.
That said, what is everyones feeling on Big Sky.
I appreciate the insight and discussion!
Cheers
Jesse