Where to go in December (for a week-end)?

[KANUTTEN]

Hi there,
In December I will be in New York to work (from Europe). I am wondering whether I should bring my skis and spend a long weekend (Thursday - Sunday most likely). The question is whether this is at all doable within reason. Two criteria; (1) The snow and skiing should be very good. It is all about steep long powder runs. (2) It should be accessible from NY for a long weekend (departure Thursday afternoon, return Sunday afternoon/night). So not to far away from the nearest airport.

I have been thinking maybe Alta (or is it too early for utah?) or some place in the Canadian rockies. But I don't have a clue so I am open for any suggestions.

Can't wait to hit the snow now!

[Buzzworthy]

When in Dec?

Cause I think there is maybe a maggot MINI summit in Utah or something like that Dec 15-20. The thread is at the top of the board here.

Wanna meet some maggots?

[Droopy]

have you seen the weather lately?? OCtober isnt to early how is December going to be??

[Squirrel99]

Hi there,
In December I will be in New York to work (from Europe). I am wondering whether I should bring my skis and spend a long weekend (Thursday - Sunday most likely). The question is whether this is at all doable within reason. Two criteria; (1) The snow and skiing should be very good. It is all about steep long powder runs. (2) It should be accessible from NY for a long weekend (departure Thursday afternoon, return Sunday afternoon/night). So not to far away from the nearest airport.

I have been thinking maybe Alta (or is it too early for utah?) or some place in the Canadian rockies. But I don't have a clue so I am open for any suggestions.

Can't wait to hit the snow now!

Check Jetblue.com Should be able to find some deals there- and yes, I'd go to Utah if I were you. Go straight to Alta/Bird/Basin. you'll be glad you did.
...and.....
paging..... Snorkeldeep? He's usually got a line on deals from NYC

[KANUTTEN]

Thank's for the replys, guys.

I don't know exactly when I will be in NY. The most likely week is 6th to 9th. So the weekend 10th-12 of dec is most probable. I've seen the thread about the utah mini summit, but I haven't really figured out what it is all about (I'm new to this forum). Is it just a bunch of ski affectionados who get together, or what? And also; is it a problem that the area gets skied up too fast in such occasions? It sounds like it could be a lot of fun to meet some skiers from "over there" though. Will anyone be around the weekend 10th to 12th of dec?

Two years ago I and some friends was in Jackson Hole 10 days from the 15th of december. We were a bit unlucky, as there was too little snow (the hobacks never opened). (We had a great time though, and got in some very good cat-skiing in the grand targhee area). Is Alta any more secure in terms of snow at that time of the year?

[snorkeldeep]

elevens and i are going to utah from the 9th to the 12th on a jetblue deal - 2 for 1 tix.. if you can find someone to go with you it makes it really cheap.. we're paying 150 a head which is great.

utah already has received a lot of snow this year - as you can see from the posts on the board here. i wont forecast anything, but so far so good

[splat]

Paypal $1,000 to confirmedutahsnow@slc.com to make sure they funnel the clouds in for your visit. Why risk it?

[KANUTTEN]

Alta sounds tempting, and easy access from SLC as well. For accommodation are people staying in SLC or closer to the resorts? If in the resorts, which one? And as I understand from the official thread, the summit will respect the regulations in Utah and abide by a strict non-alcohol policy for the after-ski and parties. Good for the skiing...

I need to find out what week I will actually be working in NYC. If it all works out, it would be great to check out the famous Utah snow and mountains and meet some of you guys.