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jason.huenefeld
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Topic: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RESORT-Posted: Jul/28/2012 at 8:11am |
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im pretty stoked to finally be going to steamboat this year have heard great things about the town and the snow there!
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jason.huenefeld
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Posted: Jul/28/2012 at 8:10am |
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check out wolf creek and abasin both in CO. friggin awesome places to ride!
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steezemisterr
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Posted: Jul/28/2012 at 6:54am |
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I live on the east and was going to take a vacation out west next winter. What resorts out there are the best with reasonable prices?
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sleeepili
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Posted: Jul/28/2012 at 1:52am |
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i went to june mountain (next to mammoth) for the first time (and possibly last) last season. no lines, big spacious open runs. cheaper than mammoth. well groomed, beginner terrain features, couldnt have asked for more
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snowboardinrox357
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Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 3:20pm |
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My favorite California resorts include Heavenly and Squaw Valley.
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lightning80
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Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 2:39pm |
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i need to make another trip down to mammoth...haven't been there since i was a newbie on skis....
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steezemisterr
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Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 12:50pm |
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Looking at all of these resorts makes me realize how much the east coast sucks compared to out west. Oh well though at least I can ride somewhere.
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jason.huenefeld
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Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 11:22am |
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Arapahoe Basin in CO. and Wolf Creek also in CO
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aussie-boarder
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Posted: Jun/25/2012 at 6:27am |
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Love all NZ resorts especially at Coronet Peak and Cadrona
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steezemisterr
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Posted: Jun/25/2012 at 5:45am |
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Way out east in New York is Holiday Valley Resort. Its nothing compared to resorts out west, from what I see, but its the best in the area. The best part probably has to be the late night riding
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woodhomie1996
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Posted: Jun/22/2012 at 8:10am |
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FYI: June Mountain Closed ‘Indefinitely’
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JBburton 18
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Posted: May/24/2012 at 2:37am |
Belleayre is where I learned to ski, so that hill will always have a special place in my heart. As small as it is, there are a ton of memories. Favorite resort though would probably have to be Panorama in BC/AB (whichever one it's in). A ton of terrain, ton of variety, backcountry access, great parks, fun town, and the overall experience of that trip was like none other for me. On top of that I can legally drink there now. How much better can it get? As far as in the states, I love the Basin, WP, Vail even though it's soooo damn big, and Breck even though it's been turning into a family mountain over the last few years. Still have to hit up Jackson at some point, as well as Silverton. Eventually if I get the money together, AK is number one on the hit list. |
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shredBATALEON: (4:06 PM) dude jb your being such a dutch bag man
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robnezz23
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Posted: May/23/2012 at 8:56am |
This^ I would love to hit any one of those resorts. I'd have to say my fave right now though is Heavenly. That, and any resort with no lines and lots of fresh snow... :)
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markyjas
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Posted: May/23/2012 at 8:02am |
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Let's see...
I've been to Blue Mountain, Bear Creek, Spring Mountain, Greek Peak, Sugarbush, Okemo, Killington, Magic, Stratton, Hunter, Heavenly, Homewood, Squaw Valley, Diamond Peak, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose, Northstar, Copper, Breckenridge, Keystone, Winter Park, Park City, Canyons, Snowbird, Solitude and Brighton. Out of the big ones, they can all be really nice depending on your conditions but I think Tahoe is my fav not sure which resort in particular. |
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ShredDatPow
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Posted: May/23/2012 at 6:41am |
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Out of all the resorts that I have been to, I have to say that I like Blue Mountain the best just because of the park setups that they have, They just flow really good together.
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CharlieZima
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Posted: May/23/2012 at 6:16am |
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Been to: Mammoth, Sugar Bowl, Sierra, North Star, Heavenly, Squaw Valley, Snowmass, Aspen Highland & Buttermilk.
So far, Squaw is my favorite. |
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koyota93
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Posted: May/03/2012 at 3:27pm |
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I've been to Mammoth, Mt. High, Bear Mtn, Snow Summit, Snow Valley, Brighton, Heavenly, Squaw Valley, Sierra at Tahoe, and the Canyons.
Mammoth is my favorite. Always have a good time there, and there's just so much terrain to ride.
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nyrm22
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Posted: May/03/2012 at 2:54pm |
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My favorite resort is indirectly proportional to the cost of a lift ticket.
Thus Copper Mountain is my favorite due to their 5-pack deal before Labor Day... |
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brownskinslim
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Posted: May/03/2012 at 1:44pm |
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Northstar and Heavenly are definitely my favorite spots. My brother lives in Stateline right at the base of Heavenly so for the multiple day trips its Heavenly and for the day trips its Northstar!
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woodhomie1996
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Posted: May/03/2012 at 1:35pm |
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I stated NorthStar at the beginning of the thread but I will always love Shawnee Mountain
Its small but it is where I grew up
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dvdngu
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Posted: May/03/2012 at 1:31pm |
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Of the ones i've been to, it would be mammoth!
Days after a freak blizzard = roads closed = extra week of winter break and an amazing few days of pow. |
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timpiper
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Posted: May/03/2012 at 1:25pm |
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screwyvarmint, im the opposite-mammoth is the resort ive been to the most in my life but have never been to alpine meadows (but have always wanted to) ive only ever been to kirkwood, heavenly and northstar in the tahoe area
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Snowboardr13
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Posted: May/03/2012 at 6:29am |
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I have to say that for the few resorts that I have been to, mine has to be Blue Mountain in PA. Just because I think it has the nicest Parks, and some pretty decent trails that are fun to mess around on. Plus they have a boarder cross track that is pretty fun to race your friends on.
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screwyvarmint
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Posted: May/02/2012 at 11:57pm |
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Right now, I'm leaning toward changing my profile to say Alpine Meadows is my favorite since they always stay open the longest (not counting Mammoth, which I haven't been to yet.)
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andrethegiant
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Posted: May/02/2012 at 10:33pm |
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Ill try and bring this thread back to life a little, hands down mt. hood! Only been in the summer, but that place just has the feel of classic laid back snowboarding how it was meant to be!
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namsapalooza
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Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 4:04pm |
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I like my small local mountain in Switzerland. And I bet I'd like Steamboat a ton too if it had snow when I went there this past year. Keeping fingers crossed for better conditions next year.
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Angry Midget Yo
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Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 3:03pm |
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100 bucks for a season pass? That's awesome! Snow Valley's season pass is 200, but June Mountain would definitely get better pow!
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AyChan87
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Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 3:01pm |
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100 dollar season pass is such a steal!my friend got it last year and said it was great!
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Jigkidd
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Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 1:41pm |
yeah June Mtn has a $100 season pass where mammoths is 650 for mvp and college pass is 299 I believe with mvp you get to ride june and mammoth though. I like mthigh for it's easy drive, and park laps.
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Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 1:38pm |
You don't have to take the T-bar to imperial. You can take 6chair. In Colorado Aspen is the best area for all of your needs. Some of the best parks in the world, some of the more challenging terrain in colorado. Crowds are almost non-existent. Snow is dry and fluffy. Also has over 4000ft vertical drop. When it comes to terrain, Jackson is top. It also isn't a great place for everyone. I'd recommend starting your day off at Targhee, then heading to Jackson when you have a little more confidence.
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ctoma
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Posted: Apr/17/2012 at 12:03pm |
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Keeping in mind that prior to last week I have only snowboarded in MI my favorite is Breckenridge. We had an awesome week there and enjoyed everything: the mountain, the après-ski, the restaurants, the people. The only part of the mountain I didn't care for was the T-Bar on Peak 8, that was a bit uncomfortable but required to get to the Imperial Express Super Chair which takes you to the highest point (without hiking) of the 4 peaks.
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Weymaro
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Posted: Apr/17/2012 at 10:02am |
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Favorite resort is created butte although I don't get to go there much. I also like to go to mad river mountain in Ohio. It's not really a mountain it's just a hill but it's super cheap and open really long hours(9:00 AM -3:00 AM on weekends)
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Kighted
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Posted: Apr/17/2012 at 8:57am |
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my favorite is Keystone, CO. I haven't been out to the west coast yet, but Keystone gets my vote. The reason is because of Area 51.
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haiv143
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Posted: Apr/17/2012 at 7:46am |
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i'm an intermediate boarder and i roam around CO, to my preference I think Copper Mt a great place for green horns like me--not just powder but the entire village as a whole. Plenty of shops/restaurants and etc.
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TTowncrazy
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Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 2:14pm |
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Keystone, Colorado. It was super awesome, no lines for the ski lift, great park and fun runs. I heard the bowls are awesome, I didn't get to try them out because there wasnt enough snow this season :(
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Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 1:45pm |
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djmaya
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Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 1:40pm |
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In CO my favorite has to be Keystone.
1) EPIC tree runs on the back. 2) beginner and intermediate runs are completely separate from expert runs with a couple of exceptions 3) awesome and HUGE cat/hike accessible area for some side country action 4) night skiing 5) almost all the lifts are express lifts 6) super easy to navigate 7) blue cruisers are nice and long 8) lots of high verticals lifts with very short lines if any. edit: oh yeah 9) the park area is amazing from what I hear (not my kind of thing) |
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CLoSeR
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Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 4:34pm |
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Either Cardrona, New Zealand or Perisher, Australia.
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timpiper
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Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 8:07pm |
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well ya, mammoth is world class-along the lines of vail, park city, whistler, and sun valley idaho (it's one of those monstrous resorts that takes you awhile to hit everything). june though, is the locals choice for lack of crowds. june also gives an epic student discount on season passes-of which i didnt know about when i actually was a student
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rurchan
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Posted: Apr/07/2012 at 6:05pm |
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sleeepili, if you went to June mountain, then you also have to try out Mammoth. Besides my friends, i'm also hearing on this forum that a lot of ppl like Mammoth too
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sleeepili
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Posted: Apr/07/2012 at 3:18pm |
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june mountain in california. i happened to go on a very empty weekend and it was the best riding days ive had since i started boarding 7 years ago. big wide empty runs. well-groomed. beginner terrain features. couldnt ask for more
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Von44
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Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 8:35pm |
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I like Whistler/Blackcomb but its gotten more crowded each time I've gone. I went to Utah this year but didn't get much snow so it was hard to say. Def want to try Mammoth, tahoe and if I can save up enuff money then maybe colorado.
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kyle521
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Posted: Apr/01/2012 at 5:35pm |
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In the east coast I like okemo but in the west I like snowbird and brec
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jvisaac
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Posted: Apr/01/2012 at 5:21pm |
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Cadrona, New Zealand is a very cool resort. Bit of everything. 1 hour from Queenstown.
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Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 6:44pm |
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Tussey Mountain
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timpiper
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Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 12:16am |
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mammoth is the resort i go to most often-i learned there as a kid and always take a trip at least once a year. i liked northstar when i went there-pretty crowded though. has anyone been to taos, new mexico??
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Jigkidd
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Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 11:49pm |
I agree. I've been to Steamboat, N*, Mt Rose, Mt High, Bear, Mammoth, Sugar Bowl and Snow Summit. I'd say N*, takes first followed up by Mammoth. |
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Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 11:24pm |
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2nd would be Mammoth for open trails but Northstar has to be my #1 favorite,atmosphere there is just more lively, park terrain never disappoint.
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Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 10:10pm |
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KEYSTONE, CO
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ianbejamin
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Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 8:16pm |
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I've only been to a couple so i can't really make a fair judgment but my definite favorite is Whitefish Mt (Big Mtn resort) in Montana
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