Tahoe or Summit County

**powschralper** · 10-29-2007, 02:30 PM

Looking to get out of the lame east coast and head west. I was thinking about South Lake Tahoe for Heavenly and Sierra at Tahoe (The new BC access is going to be sick!) or Breckenridge in Summit County. I have been to Breckenridge several times and found it to be a very challenging mountain.

My question is since I have never been to the south shore ( Only been to Boreal once) how does the South Shore Compare to Breckenridge. Is Heavenly as steep as Breckenridge? What about the tree skiing? After going to Breckenridge a few times I know all about the the night live and it goes off! How does South Lake's night life compare? Does it get as crazy? Are the chicks as hot? How are the crowds during the week in South Shore? Would I need a truck with 4wd, or would my Audi A4 with snow tires get the job done. I do remember after skiing at Boreal that the snow was all manky, is that always the case for Tahoe? It also seems that Breckenridge has deeper and better snow.

I have job offers in both places, so I am just trying to figure out what the best choice will be.

**MOHSHSIHd** · 10-29-2007, 02:31 PM

JONG COUNTY IS WHERE ITS AT!!!!

**Sinecure** · 10-29-2007, 02:33 PM

If you find Breck challenging, I'm sure you'll be sufficiently challenged at Heavenly. If not, Kirkwood is just down the road. An A4 will suffice in Tahoe.

**summit** · 10-29-2007, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by powschralper

Compare to Breckenridge. Is Heavenly as steep as Breckenridge?

Everything (except Keystone and the Midwest) is steeper than Breckenridge. If you are worried about having enough steeps in the long term, maybe you should move to Granby so you can be one of the elite rippers of Sol Vista. Everything off Sol Vista's Conquest lift is gnar... ski Peacemaker glades or Rimfire if you can handle it...

Let's just say that Breck was angry that Keystone stole their planned catch phrase:

**unofficialandes** · 10-29-2007, 02:35 PM

If you think Breck is challenging Tahoe will blow your socks off.

**TeleHoar** · 10-29-2007, 02:44 PM

Having lived in both South Lake AND Breckenridge I feel uniquely qualified to say that you are a complete JONG.

Dumb question. You'll enjoy either. You'll never be good enough to ski Sol Vista. Don't even try.

**Tele'ndaboat** · 10-29-2007, 02:44 PM

I too would look elsewhere if colorado is what you decide.

**jepilot** · 10-29-2007, 02:46 PM

without getting flamed, I'm going to stick my neck out and say that if you're into tree skiing, Heavenly is THE place to be in the west. You'll see your fair share of sierra cement, but when powder days come, they usually don't disappoint.

**Rontele** · 10-29-2007, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by TeleHoar

Having lived in both South Lake AND Breckenridge I feel uniquely qualified to say that you are a complete JONG.

Dumb question. You'll enjoy either. You'll never be good enough to ski Sol Vista. Don't even try.

He can try, but he may die. Look at what happened to Summit! He used to be the coolest cat in the world, then he skied Sol Vista. The ass puckering changed him for life.

**StormDay** · 10-29-2007, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by powschralper

Are the chicks as hot? How are the crowds during the week in South Shore? Would I need a truck with 4wd, or would my Audi A4 with snow tires get the job done.

is the A4 FWD or a Quattro?

If it is a FWD you will need to chain up when it snows.

**powschralper** · 10-29-2007, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by StormDay

is the A4 FWD or a Quattro?

If it is a FWD you will need to chain up when it snows.

so I will need chains even with snow tires....?

**unofficialandes** · 10-29-2007, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by powschralper

so I will need chains even with snow tires....?

you sure will -- when it snows in Tahoe it doesn’t just snow it Fucking Dumps

**powschralper** · 10-29-2007, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by unofficialandes

you sure will -- when it snows in Tahoe it doesn’t just snow it Fucking Dumps

You guys get more than the 8-16" dumps that they get in summit County? I thought Colorado would get more snow since it is higher up than cali?

**grskier** · 10-29-2007, 03:08 PM

Who buys a FWD A4!?

Anywho... go to Tahoe, colorado is full, we don't get any snow, and the entire state is flat.

**Rontele** · 10-29-2007, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by powschralper

You guys get more than the 8-16" dumps that they get in summit County? I thought Colorado would get more snow since it is higher up than cali?

This is a) an obvious troll or b) a post from easily one of the most unintelligent humans to walk this earth.

**unofficialandes** · 10-29-2007, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by powschralper

You guys get more than the 8-16" dumps that they get in summit County? I thought Colorado would get more snow since it is higher up than cali?

March 2006 --Squaw Valley

Base Up Top
Mar 31, 2006 2-3" 2-3" 269 483
Mar 28, 2006 3-4" 6-8" 266 480
Mar 27, 2006 trace 2-3" 262 472
Mar 24, 2006 8-10" 16-19" 262 469
Mar 19, 2006 1-2" 2-3" 252 450
Mar 16, 2006 6-6" 8-10" 250 447
Mar 14, 2006 2-3" 3-5" 244 437
Mar 13, 2006 18-25" 28-35" 241 432
Mar 12, 2006 2-3" 4-6" 216 397
Mar 11, 2006 4-6" 6-8" 213 391
Mar 10, 2006 6-8" 12-14" 207 383
Mar 9, 2006 8-12" 14-18" 199 369
Mar 8, 2006 4-6" 5-8" 187 351
Mar 7, 2006 2-4" 5-7" 181 343
Mar 6, 2006 6-8" 8-10" 177 336
Mar 5, 2006 3-4" 4-6" 169 326
Mar 4, 2006 1-2" 2-3" 165 320
Mar 3, 2006 8-10" 10-12" 163 317
Mar 2, 2006 10-12" 12-16" 153 305
Mar 1, 2006 2-4" 4-6" 141 289

**bklyn** · 10-29-2007, 03:12 PM

Step 1: Pack everything in your car.
Step 2: Drive West.
Step 3: Stop at the first mountain you see.
Step 4: Stake your claim.
Step 5: Wait one week and call yourself a 'local'.

It's what all the cool kids are doing these days.

**skimoore** · 10-29-2007, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by grskier

Who buys a FWD A4!?

Anywho... go to Tahoe, colorado is full, we don't get any snow, and the entire state is flat.

Nope, we're full too, better try Texas.

**Blurred** · 10-29-2007, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by powschralper

You guys get more than the 8-16" dumps that they get in summit County? I thought Colorado would get more snow since it is higher up than cali?

confirmed troll.

**powschralper** · 10-29-2007, 03:17 PM

It looks It's going to be Summit County. I'll most likely get a pass to breck. If anyone wants to make a few runs or have a few drinks, the first round is on me.

**Rontele** · 10-29-2007, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by powschralper

It looks It's going to be Summit County. I'll most likely get a pass to breck. If anyone wants to make a few runs or have a few drinks, the first round is on me.

Send a PM to Summit. He is happy to show you around and introduce you to Summit County.

**Nitro** · 10-29-2007, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by grskier

Who buys a FWD A4!?

Anywho... go to Tahoe, colorado is full, we don't get any snow, and the entire state is flat.

Who in the hell buys an Audi in Ft wheel drive? That might be the biggest JONG move I have ever heard. Now to the point, Breckenfridge is the Church Group Capitol of the world. If you want to ski with a bunch of bible belter Texans...Breck is your place.

**summit** · 10-29-2007, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by powschralper

It looks It's going to be Summit County. I'll most likely get a pass to breck. If anyone wants to make a few runs or have a few drinks, the first round is on me.

It took an entire 45 minutes of internet dorks blathering for you to make up your mind? Sweet... but did you make the right decision?

I guess we forgot to mention, if you like cocaine, Breck is where it's at! I hope that helps...

**powschralper** · 10-29-2007, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Rontele

Send a PM to Summit. He is happy to show you around and introduce you to Summit County.

Should be out that way before thanksgiving. I'll post up a Summit County drinking thread closer to the date...

**summit** · 10-29-2007, 03:33 PM

Who are you again? Every post you have made is 1. in this thread 2. made today 3. deciding against all the advice you received

Who are you again? A remarkably stupid JONG or a troll