Hi all,
I am trying to think of where to go skiing this January or February. I was thinking that the PNW might be a good region for January.
Continental areas tend to build snow slowly throughout the season, so they’re are at their best later in the season. Maritime climates run the risk of the ’R word’, so January seems like the safest bet, with typically colder temps reducing that risk.
Going with friends with an Ikon Base pass, so Crystal seems like a good choice for a trip starting at MLK. (Crystal is one of the few places without the Saturday and Sunday before MLK blacked out).
Also considered Utah, Combining Cottonwood Canyon resorts with 1 or 2 days skiing at Beaver Mountain, and/or backcountry skiing.
We have full Ikon and Indypasses, so we could buy discounted day passes for our friends on black out days, but it seems that might not be possible this year.
I read the Chrystal thread talking about crazy traffic jams and such, that doesn’t sound good. On the other hand, most other places have the same problem during holliday weekends.
How is crowding/traffic jam/parking etc, if staying on or near the mountain? There is not much lodging on the mountain right, and otherwise you are a couple miles down the road?
Other ideas? Looking for fun , interesting skiing terrain and lots of snow. Don’t care about night life, shopping, max vert, super steeps or groomers.
Either MLK weekend extended through the following Wednesday, or Presidents’ Day through following Tuesday.
I am trying to think of where to go skiing this January or February. I was thinking that the PNW might be a good region for January.
Continental areas tend to build snow slowly throughout the season, so they’re are at their best later in the season. Maritime climates run the risk of the ’R word’, so January seems like the safest bet, with typically colder temps reducing that risk.
Going with friends with an Ikon Base pass, so Crystal seems like a good choice for a trip starting at MLK. (Crystal is one of the few places without the Saturday and Sunday before MLK blacked out).
Also considered Utah, Combining Cottonwood Canyon resorts with 1 or 2 days skiing at Beaver Mountain, and/or backcountry skiing.
We have full Ikon and Indypasses, so we could buy discounted day passes for our friends on black out days, but it seems that might not be possible this year.
I read the Chrystal thread talking about crazy traffic jams and such, that doesn’t sound good. On the other hand, most other places have the same problem during holliday weekends.
How is crowding/traffic jam/parking etc, if staying on or near the mountain? There is not much lodging on the mountain right, and otherwise you are a couple miles down the road?
Other ideas? Looking for fun , interesting skiing terrain and lots of snow. Don’t care about night life, shopping, max vert, super steeps or groomers.
Either MLK weekend extended through the following Wednesday, or Presidents’ Day through following Tuesday.
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