And Mammoth until the end of July and likely into August!I’m at Heavenly now (it’s awesome) and should buy Ikon as can ski Palisades now through June!
I love the idea of Steamboat . . . less altitude issues than other places correct? and lots of bumps!So I'm thinking Steamboat. Yes, we did a Diva West there, but it was waaaaay back in 2011, so I think it's time for a re-visit. For all us Eastern Divas, it's relatively easy to reach from the East Coast. And yes, it's on the IKON pass.
No dates yet.
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.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
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.
Yes I've been thinking about that as well.........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?