Keystone / Vail...where its good?

[johnny1496]

Hey, this alyeska boy is heading out to colorado next week, stayin at keystone with the family. I think we've got the tix for the 3 mountains, keystone, vail and breck...but we're only like 5 min from keystone. so wheres the good snow and the good steeps?

Thanks

[gonzo]

um...i would say alyeska

[Tippster]

Steeps? Right up the street at A-Basin.

[johnny1496]

everybody says to go to A-basin...so really..how far of a drive and what are lift tickets goin for?

[DaveTV]

Google, JONG

[hev]

Originally posted by johnny1496
everybody says to go to A-basin...so really..how far of a drive and what are lift tickets goin for?

only about 10 minute drive. prbly about 40 for a ticket but the passes for keystone should get you on the lift at abasin too (I think)...check out abasin website for coupons.

[Blurred Elevens]

Bring your backcountry gear, and the Colorado crew will show you the goods. If no gear, A-basin is great for ice and bumps.

[iskibc]

If you have your mind set on keystone, I'll make it easy for you:

You pay me the $64 and I'll kick you in the balls, then we'll call it a day. The mountain would be great if they had:

1. a decent base (have they ever been above 60"?)
2. a 3-4' dumper on a weekday
3. 5,000 less skier's invading the mountain each day
4. a steep run


Save yourself some money and frustration and head over to A-basin or Loveland.

[summit]

there is some cool stuff at keystone if you know hwere to look

keystone has an outstanding park. you can also jib the dirt.

a-basin tickets are $36 for one day or $52 for a two day. if you are staying in keystone a-basin is a 7-10 minute drive.

your keystone tickets should get you up a-basin

bring BC gear

[ak_powder_monkey]

Originally posted by gonzo
um...i would say alyeska

What did I tell you Johnny?

[ak_powder_monkey]

Co. Crew show this kid the goods! He freaking deserves it, oh and he actully looks like his Artvar, just with black hair

Dear John: I will enjoy X mas and powder

[DaveTV]

Originally posted by SummitCo 1776
there is some cool stuff at keystone if you know hwere to look

I second that.

[Ireallyliketoski2]

Originally posted by johnny1496
Hey, this alyeska boy is heading out to colorado next week, stayin at keystone with the family. I think we've got the tix for the 3 mountains, keystone, vail and breck...but we're only like 5 min from keystone. so wheres the good snow and the good steeps?

Thanks

If it's open 2nd chute at A-basin is a great run, my favorite at the Basin, of course it's closed right now and there might not be any snow left at all in CO by this time next week. We are High and Dry.

And now your local forecast....
This Afternoon: Partly cloudy, with a high around 37. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind between 9 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday: Partly cloudy, with a high around 46. West wind between 8 and 14 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low near 22. West wind between 8 and 11 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high around 48. West wind between 7 and 11 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high around 48.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low near 23.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high around 48.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy, with a high around 46.

[maskinut]

I would say Beaver Creek. Skied Vail last week..It was a slush pit. Went to beaver the next day. Snow was far better even in warmer weather. Tons of varied terrain too


-sean

[DaveTV]

Things are looking just fine up here in New England..

[Tippster]

Originally posted by maskinut
I would say Beaver Creek. Skied Vail last week..It was a slush pit. Went to beaver the next day. Snow was far better even in warmer weather. Tons of varied terrain too


-sean

Sean, I get the impression you weren't skiing in the right places in Vail. It's easy to do, since it's so big.