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robnezz23 
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 Topic: Top 30 Resorts in North AmericaPosted: May/25/2012 at 12:28pm |
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Apparently Revelstoke is the best place for most Vert to lift line wait times... And Mt. Rose, NV is number 6!!??  Where does your resort rank? Check it out:
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Cooperla
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 3:22pm |
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This is pretty interesting, but wouldn't it depend which lifts you're riding and what day you're there?
At Northstar, the runs off the backside lift are almost all blacks, and for that reason it's generally quieter over there than the main mountain. So if you just hit that lift all day, you'd get different results than riding bunny runs on a crowded day.
I ride Sugar Bowl a lot and the Summit Chair, with a lot of the steeper runs off it, isn't always/often open.
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lightning80
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 3:44pm |
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very interesting..i guess most of us spend more time on the lift than on the hill...
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winn
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 6:36pm |
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they have this out each year almost, not that suprised... not like it changes that much
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not-ewrx
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 6:44pm |
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This pole is absolutely useless. Park City has 6 packs that get shit loads of people up the hill. Problem is, the run gets tracked out in one run.
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My internet driving abilities are > YORE internet driving abilities.
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Piranha
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 8:20pm |
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^true - that poll only accounts for lift speed and vertical feet...not if the snow is worth a shit and/or crowds. I'd rather have the slow lifts and deep pow/low crowds at my local resort than a zoo speeding up for ice.
I can see why Mt. Rose is on there - their lifts are insanely fast (except the lift on their double black chutes...it's actually relatively slow). Also, the snow there is frequently world class deep (is robnezz taking it for granted?) The fact squaw isn't on there is a bit mentally challenged. Yeah, their lifts aren't the worlds fastest, but I can't imagine the overall experience on any east coast resort comparing. |
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Angry Midget Yo
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 10:39pm |
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Hmm weird, I thought Mt Baldy would be listed because I heard Mt Baldy had one of the steepest slopes on the west coast.
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Piranha
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Posted: May/26/2012 at 9:04am |
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^uh, baldy also has the slowest/most antiquated lifts in the country...and relatively little snow
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bootleg
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Posted: May/26/2012 at 12:22pm |
Mt. Baldy is nowhere near to being to the top30 by a long shot,they may have a few steep trails and there but most of them are usually roped off due to lack of snow they have,unless you like riding on rocks and dirt.All the lifts are in desperate need of a upgrade.Chair #1 is the worst,it's old,slow and most of seats are placed with broken wood,20 mins up on that just to get to main lodge is dreadful. |
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Angry Midget Yo
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Posted: May/26/2012 at 1:24pm |
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^ Yeah, I heard the conditions were crap out there but apparently I have a few friends that loves Mt Baldy for whatever reasons.
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snowj720
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Posted: May/26/2012 at 2:19pm |
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Gee, what a shock. No midwest "resorts" on the list. Not that we have actual mountains, but we do have vertical slopes with lifts. As shitty as they may be. Shorter runs would I think also equal shorter lift ride time.
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bootleg
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Posted: May/26/2012 at 3:58pm |
Reason being the lift tickets are cheap as hell,they had a promo at SkiDazzle for 4/ 8-hour passes were 40$,that will attract a lot budget riders to their resort. |
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Piranha
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Posted: May/26/2012 at 4:15pm |
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according to the topo map, baldy's terrain is definitely super steep. If I just happened to be near there, with all my equipment, and they had an exceptionally good year (I'm sure it happens every other decade or so), I'd love to check it out...but, in reality, no reason to travel there with the snow-laden sierra nevada so close
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spenser
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Posted: May/26/2012 at 4:52pm |
this is literally all that's relevant.
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Angry Midget Yo
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Posted: May/27/2012 at 10:26pm |
IMO, budget riders are better off getting a snowjam card and going to Snow Valley for 50% off lift tickets then.
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robnezz23
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Posted: May/31/2012 at 1:05pm |
You're right for the most part. The problem with this poll is that it collected data only from users of a specific app on their mobile devices. So, while the data may be misleading, I guess what this poll really shows is how many riders/skiers at each resort have their phones out tracking their runs. I'm proud to say I don't fall into that group. I'd rather focus on enjoying the snow and outdoor lifestyle than technology. My 2 cents.
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barnyard
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Posted: Dec/02/2012 at 8:56am |
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Not enough Tahoe resorts on the list for me to take it as legitimate.
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douglasphil
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Posted: Dec/10/2012 at 4:02am |
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Breckenridge, Grand Targhee & Park City are some of the best resort of North America.
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CassinoNorth
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Posted: Dec/19/2012 at 7:31pm |
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Pretty misleading title for the article. Really doesn't address anything I go to a resort for. Hunter Mountain is a decent day trip for NYC riders but 12th in North America is laughable. It gets pretty damn crowded at times too.
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belleayre
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Posted: Dec/26/2012 at 9:37am |
I was surprised to see Hunter on the list. On an off day it's probably pretty good riding the six man lift to the top, I wouldn't expect it to be nationally ranked, it probably has more Alpine Replay users than most mountains. |
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CassinoNorth
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Posted: Dec/28/2012 at 5:31pm |
Squaw can get crazy crowded. Lift lines there are insane sometimes. |
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