Per SKI - Top Ten Resorts: Best Snow

**pruitt** · 01-10-2011, 10:52 PM

So I thought it was interesting that 7 of the 10 "best snow resorts" were located in Utah based on this article by SKI Magazine (online):

http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/...allery-content

What say you?

Oh .......and War Eagle.

**kidwoo** · 01-10-2011, 11:13 PM

7/10 are utah. Local Chamber O Commerce is doing it's job apparently.

**Chainsaw_Willie** · 01-10-2011, 11:22 PM

Apparently "Cascade Concrete" doesn't qualify

**powdork** · 01-10-2011, 11:28 PM

kirkwood, woo! woo!

**The Duke of Hurl** · 01-10-2011, 11:29 PM

But "Sierra Cement" does.

Hugh Conway · 01-10-2011, 11:29 PM

Can someone post the list so I don't have to give skinet the page views for a shitty list?

**kidwoo** · 01-10-2011, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by Hugh Conway

Can someone post the list so I don't have to give skinet the page views for a shitty list?

utah, utah utah, utah, oh yeah two places in california get snow, utah and also one colorado resort because they buy big ads.

utah

**BiggC** · 01-10-2011, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by Hugh Conway

Can someone post the list so I don't have to give skinet the page views for a shitty list?

What shit site, each entry is its own URL to boost pageviews and ad impressions.

**pruitt** · 01-10-2011, 11:35 PM

Here is the list:

1. Alta
2. Snowbird
3. Powder Mountain
4. Brighton
5. Solitude
6. Kirkwood
7. Deer Valley
8. Snowbasin
9. Mammoth
10. Aspen Highlands

Still think the list is a bit odd. I agree, SLC chamber of commerce is doing a good job!!

Hugh Conway · 01-10-2011, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by kidwoo

oh yeah two places in california get snow

Kirkwood and Mammoth? Or Squaw and Mammoth?

edit: first guess was right apparently.

Given the stasis of resorts and resort development, why bother anymore (aside from cheap, easy way to get people talking)

**kidwoo** · 01-10-2011, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by Hugh Conway

Given the stasis of resorts and resort development, why bother anymore (aside from cheap, easy way to get people talking)

You just asked why ski magazine and their internet site that sells ads would use silly things to generate content.

What's more funny to me is why alta/snowbird/solitude/brighton would differ in snow quality. It literally is the same snow.

Hugh Conway · 01-10-2011, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by kidwoo

What's more funny to me is why alta/snowbird/solitude/brighton would differ in snow quality. It literally is the same snow.

Alta snow has a little sticker on each flake

yeah, stupid of me to question the brilliant short term decisions leading to longterm lasting success in the ski industry.

**kidwoo** · 01-10-2011, 11:53 PM

The only 'industry' that can't think past one three day weekend.

**powdork** · 01-10-2011, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by kidwoo

What's more funny to me is why alta/snowbird/solitude/brighton would differ in snow quality. It literally is the same snow.

alta's snow rarely touches a snowboard, which is why they are #1.

**raisingarizona13** · 01-11-2011, 12:02 AM

How does Jackson, Targhee, Baker, etc get skipped and Aspen Highlands make the mark?

**rush1975** · 01-11-2011, 12:26 AM

No Mt. Baker, that list failed!

**Eluder** · 01-11-2011, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by rush1975

No Mt. Baker, that list failed!

Its better to be left off these bullshit lists.

Look at Bridger Bowl for example, couple write ups in magazines now every kid from Vermont to Massachusetts wants to go to school at MSU.

**lcylemon** · 01-11-2011, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by powdork

alta's snow rarely touches a snowboard, which is why they are #1.

hooray!!!

**DharmaBum** · 01-11-2011, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by RaisingArizona

How does Jackson, Targhee, Baker, etc get skipped and Aspen Highlands make the mark?

Agreed. Any top ten list that doesn't include Jackson is pure advertising money-influenced bullshit.

**Ed el Loco** · 01-11-2011, 02:00 AM

Dude its SKI, they have more photos of food and hotel rooms then of skiing in every issue if you don't count the adds.

**Trackhead** · 01-11-2011, 06:53 AM

If you need the list, you're a fucking gaper.

End of story.

**pineconepete** · 01-11-2011, 07:22 AM

Ya sure
The one time I take a trip to Utah and I arrive on day 19 of an inversion. Place hasn't seen a snowflake for 3 fucking weeks. Couldn't see the mountains from my hotel room in SLC due to the pollution trapped in the valley.

**Trackhead** · 01-11-2011, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by pineconepete

Ya sure
The one time I take a trip to Utah and I arrive on day 19 of an inversion. Place hasn't seen a snowflake for 3 fucking weeks. Couldn't see the mountains from my hotel room in SLC due to the pollution trapped in the valley.

Yeah, 270" of snow before the first week of January is something to complain about. Cue reality.

Go to Colorado next time, or rent some skins/touring gear from the maggots at www.wasatchpowderskis.com and go find some good snow.

**pineconepete** · 01-11-2011, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by Trackhead

Yeah, 270" of snow before the first week of January is something to complain about. Cue reality.

Go to Colorado next time, or rent some skins/touring gear from the maggots at www.wasatchpowderskis.com and go find some good snow.

I did go to Colorado the next year and skied 14" of pow at Vail.
I'm not doubting Utah has the best snow, that's just my shit luck.

**nicojohnson1234@gmail.com** · 01-11-2011, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by rludes025

Its better to be left off these bullshit lists.

Look at Bridger Bowl for example, couple write ups in magazines now every kid from Vermont to Massachusetts wants to go to school at MSU.

Exactly!!! If your on a list it won't be long before everyone you meet is someone from the East. Very depressing.

Come visit LEAVE.