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Diva East and West 2023-2024
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santacruz skier
Angel Diva
I’m at Heavenly now (it’s awesome) and should buy Ikon as can ski Palisades now through June!
TheGreenOne
Angel Diva
I love the idea of Jay for Diva East.
I didn't get to go this year, but they are returning to Indy for next season...which may be last time they are on Indy since they are PGRI now.
Also wanted to check out Sutton/Owls -- or that could always be the backup plan when the Jay's infamous sideways wind shuts everything down. I think every Jay trip I've been on had wind-holds for some and all-lifts once (except carpet).
I didn't get to go this year, but they are returning to Indy for next season...which may be last time they are on Indy since they are PGRI now.
Also wanted to check out Sutton/Owls -- or that could always be the backup plan when the Jay's infamous sideways wind shuts everything down. I think every Jay trip I've been on had wind-holds for some and all-lifts once (except carpet).
mustski
Angel Diva
And Mammoth until the end of July and likely into August!
DebbieSue
Angel Diva
I love the idea of Steamboat . . . less altitude issues than other places correct? and lots of bumps!
It does look to be limited on both the Base and Base+ passes:
5 days should be fine, though? Even if some people ski 6 days, Steamboat is a lovely place to take a day off. Multiple choices for hot springs, a great town, tubing and stuff at Howelsen in town, etc etc. It's also a 2 hour drive to Copper if the weather's good and you're feeling particularly ambitious.
(I'm just going to keep editing this post with things to do in Steamboat. ;) )
OR! If you're feeling splurge-y, this operation books up ridiculously early, but it's often possible to snag a last minute seat as a single person: https://www.steamboatpowdercats.com/
It's also a 40-min drive to Bluebird Backcountry, which I have never checked out but is supposed to be a lovely place to get a feel for touring, or just tour with no stress if you're already experienced and have the gear: https://bluebirdbackcountry.com
5 days should be fine, though? Even if some people ski 6 days, Steamboat is a lovely place to take a day off. Multiple choices for hot springs, a great town, tubing and stuff at Howelsen in town, etc etc. It's also a 2 hour drive to Copper if the weather's good and you're feeling particularly ambitious.
(I'm just going to keep editing this post with things to do in Steamboat. ;) )
OR! If you're feeling splurge-y, this operation books up ridiculously early, but it's often possible to snag a last minute seat as a single person: https://www.steamboatpowdercats.com/
It's also a 40-min drive to Bluebird Backcountry, which I have never checked out but is supposed to be a lovely place to get a feel for touring, or just tour with no stress if you're already experienced and have the gear: https://bluebirdbackcountry.com
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ilovepugs
Angel Diva
Ah, now you’re starting to sell me on steamboat for next year. It’s a great mountain, I just am not 100% sure I want to go versus other options/ideas for next winter.
BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I LOVE Steamboat.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Spending a day skiing at Howelsen Hill could be great fun.
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TR Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO - Feb. 18, 2020
My Pres. Day weekend trip to Steamboat Springs included an unexpected ski area. My last day of skiing was at Howelsen Hill (HH) . . . which is in town, not at the Steamboat Resort. Haven’t heard of Howelsen? Well, neither had I. Turns out it’s the longest continuously operating ski hill in...
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It does look to be limited on both the Base and Base+ passes:
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5 days should be fine, though? Even if some people ski 6 days, Steamboat is a lovely place to take a day off. Multiple choices for hot springs, a great town, tubing and stuff at Howelsen in town, etc etc. It's also a 2 hour drive to Copper if the weather's good and you're feeling particularly ambitious.
My IKON Base pass only gave me 5 days at Taos this year, so I ended up buying an extra day during Diva West. With dynamic pricing, the cost of each day differed depending on the day of the week or how far in advance it was purchased. I bought it for a Wednesday and pretty far in advance, so it wasn't that bad.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
For the first time ever, I'm buying the IKON pass and the EPIC pass..Epic is a no brainer for me (and really no issues with crowds as I only ski weekdays) as have a timeshare at base of Gondola at Heavenly and BF's family house to stay at Northstar or friend in Tahoe City... Price goes up for IKON on April 21 so any idea when Diva West will be? There's a chance of a possible conflict with trips and basically buying the IKON for Steamboat trip....
I'm honestly thinking of getting the Ikon 4 day pass ($439 right now) and using all 4 days at Steamboat, then just hitting up the hot springs or going to Howelson or something for a day or two. That might work for you, and you could always use the 4 days at Palisades or Mammoth if you miss Steamboat?
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Yes I've been thinking about that as well.........
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Well just purchased the IKON base pass ...........
