Summit 2005: Jackson Hole

Pros:
1) There are lots. Most shoot w/TGR.
2) They have an open bounds policy. Green River, Rock Springs and Cody Bowl are worthy.
3) When it snows, it really dumps. When it snows.
4) There's lots of drunks at the Moose. Good company.
5) The HostelX.
6) You will not be lonely on the hill. That pesky powder gets skied up in bounds nice and quick.
7) The AlpenHof. Get reeling drunk in a posh environment. Easy to get thrown out.

Cons:
1) The state pen is far away, so there's not many.
2) The town of Jackson is far away from the ski hill. By far away, I mean it's too far to drive drunk.
3) It's really hard to find a place to write your name in the basement of the hostel.
4) It's not Silverton.
8) Everything there is really big. Especially the egos.

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Originally posted by Shredhead
JH typically closes first week in April for a reason.

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yea for animal migration.

imo:
you never know what kinda weather you get in JH.
this year Late Jan/early Feb was super thin with people dying inbounds from hardpack conditions.
march was springtime and alot of snowpack was lost, but the days were incredible spring skiing.
limped into closing, with the lower faces closed depending on the amount of warmth that day.
year before: closed with a 100+ base, on a ft+ powder day.

nobody here or anywhere else has any clue whatsoever if it will be good in feb or march. its like russian roulette.
honestly speaking, the doom and gloomers and optimists alike need to accept that it could be great, so-so, or suck, kinda depends on your mental makeup.

pros: of course, lots.

cons: less reliable snow, $620 airfare from here!?!?!

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Originally posted by grrrr
pros: of course, lots.

cons: less reliable snow, $620 airfare from here!?!?!

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Where's "Here?"

Pros:
[list=1][*]It's Jackson[*]I have plenty of room for big turns[*]The hobacks[*]Easy backcountry access[*]http://homepage.mac.com/mcwop/.Pictu...31599B11D8.jpg[/list=1]



Cons:
[list=1][*]I'll have 5 minutes for my connection in denver - my baggage may not make it[*]lack of nightlife[*]airfare is $$$[/list=1]

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Originally posted by Mcwop
...Cons:
[list=1][*]I'll have 5 minutes for my connection in denver - my baggage may not make it[*]lack of nightlife[*]airfare is $$$[/list=1]

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Lack of Nightlife? I've been in Jackson in the SUMMER and it was fun! Besides, we're there to ski, right? An apres bar is easy to find.

(Pssst: The more $$$ thing is w.r.o.n.g., BTW. As of today-)


Lowest Expedia R/T Airfare BWI to Jackson, WY: $406 (3/2-3/7)

Lowest Expedia R/T Airfare BWI to Vancouver, BC: $531 (3/2-3/7)

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Originally posted by Tippster
Lack of Nightlife? I've been in Jackson in the SUMMER and it was fun! Besides, we're there to ski, right? An apres bar is easy to find.

(Pssst: The more $$$ thing is w.r.o.n.g., BTW. As of today-)


Lowest Expedia R/T Airfare BWI to Jackson, WY: $406 (3/2-3/7)

Lowest Expedia R/T Airfare BWI to Vancouver, BC: $531 (3/2-3/7)

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So long as I can book now airfare is not bad, but if the dates are not locked up by fall airfare can exceed $600 or more. Regardless the pros outweigh the cons.

Whistler/BC

The snow & terrain will be sweet.
The nightlifte (drinking life) will be sweet.

"We know these truths to be self-evident..."

Why take a chance on some sub-par weather at Jackson when we know that WBC will be off the chains?

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Originally posted by Tippster
Where's "Here?"

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Bellingham.

Ahh.. nice drive to the W/B. Done it a couple of times.

I just remembered: my ex-Microsoft Exec Uncle e-mailed me last month asking if we'd like to go to Whistler!


(Note to self... may need to see about switching weeks in LCC.)

On the cost front, I would argue with the exception of the lift tickets Jackson is cheaper than W/B having spend a week at both this past year as a touron. Lodging in the winter is really cheap in jackson and the condo's in W/B have been very steadily and rather rapidly increasing in price the last few years.

I would almost base the decision on time of year or who is organizing because they both rip. If you go later than early Feb, head to W/B. If in Jan or early Feb = Jackson.

Although the snow isn't as consistent as say LCC, there is always Targhee which is gets as good snow and both get skied out slower than W/B where within 45mins the peak is hammered.

You all can't seem to decide between 'Jackson Hole' and 'Whistler,' so allow me to propose another option: Hoth. Although it's a little cold, the snow is consistent. Just beware of the wampa ice creature!

Another reason for Jackson Summit 2005:


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