I am officially obsessed with planning my trip for the 06/07 season.
Sadly, I will not be able to travel from January - March so I must go in December.
But I am undecided about where i want to go...(Jackson Hole/ Grand Targhe...or Alta/Snowbird?)
I love the steeps, but I love deep powder even more.
Where should I go for The Deep Stuff in December?
Also, which week would be best in December?
Utah, Or Jackson Hole (in December)??
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Started by Texas Matt in Ski Chatter 22-Jul-2006 - 4 Replies
Texas Matt posted Jul-2006
Seearby
reply to 'Utah, Or Jackson Hole (in December)??' posted Aug-2006
So, have you decided? December anywhere could be bad...but of the two you mentioned, I think Jackson Hole would be higher probability of having good snow. The elevation there is a lot higher than Utah. The best bet would probably be the Tahoe area although the elevation isn't much higher than Utah. However, Tahoe usually gets lots of snow early in the season so your likelyhood of having good snow would be better. It also gets pretty icy there (Tahoe) due to the low elevation. Hope this helps.
Seearby
reply to 'Utah, Or Jackson Hole (in December)??' posted Aug-2006
I posted a reply to Texas Matt but it didn't count as a reply for some reason.
Pavelski
reply to 'Utah, Or Jackson Hole (in December)??' posted Sep-2006
Jackson would be my pick also due to the reaons given above, however one consideration you mau not have thought!
If you stay in Sandy ( a small suburb of Salt Lake City, you will be close to at least five major centers. The trick in powder is getting there first and knowhing the "stash".
In Sandy there is a local ski shop where all powder hounds are.See them and they will "host you".
Check Cam from Snowbird to make final decision. See Solitude back bowls!!! ( just don't tell too many people) Pssss since this is an European site "few" Utah or Americam skiers will discover this "stash"!
Good holiday!
If you see a skier on Sugar Daddys with snorkle say "hi" !
If you stay in Sandy ( a small suburb of Salt Lake City, you will be close to at least five major centers. The trick in powder is getting there first and knowhing the "stash".
In Sandy there is a local ski shop where all powder hounds are.See them and they will "host you".
Check Cam from Snowbird to make final decision. See Solitude back bowls!!! ( just don't tell too many people) Pssss since this is an European site "few" Utah or Americam skiers will discover this "stash"!
Good holiday!
If you see a skier on Sugar Daddys with snorkle say "hi" !
Bennyboy
reply to 'Utah, Or Jackson Hole (in December)??' posted Sep-2006
Alta/Snowbird definately. The snow there is epic!!! 500 inches of Utahs finest powder a year (on average), although this year saw 638 inches!!!!
I have never been there myself but my mate has and he said its absolutely awesome. Alta is also a skiers only mountain, so none of those annoying snowboarders that cut you up :lol: .
Btw Alta and Snowbird are both around 2500m so there isnt really a problem with height!
I have never been there myself but my mate has and he said its absolutely awesome. Alta is also a skiers only mountain, so none of those annoying snowboarders that cut you up :lol: .
Btw Alta and Snowbird are both around 2500m so there isnt really a problem with height!
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Topic last updated on 26-September-2006 at 22:22