Some Alta questions

[abc]

I've never skied Alta. I need to fix that.

For those living in region with plenty of snow, it's hard to think about going somewhere ELSE to ski!

How many bother to go skiing in Europe? Or Canada for that matter? Sure, once you went, you wonder why you had waited so long. But to be honest, traveling to ski is a pain in the butt. So, unless you actually enjoy travelling and like to see and ski different snow, different terrain, don't beat yourself up too much. Life is too short to go "sampling", aka wild goose chase! Best to enjoy what you got, THOROUGHLY.

And she who wrote the above, travels to ski. But that's only because the snow here kind of sucks.

 

[altagirl]

For those living in region with plenty of snow, it's hard to think about going somewhere ELSE to ski!

How many bother to go skiing in Europe? Or Canada for that matter? Sure, once you went, you wonder why you had waited so long. But to be honest, traveling to ski is a pain in the butt. So, unless you actually enjoy travelling and like to see and ski different snow, different terrain, don't beat yourself up too much. Life is too short to go "sampling", aka wild goose chase! Best to enjoy what you got, THOROUGHLY.

And she who wrote the above, travels to ski. But that's only because the snow here kind of sucks.

I STILL have not been to Jackson Hole to ski, and it's not a bad drive to get there... So yeah.

 

[NewEnglandSkier]

Thanks all--I booked it for the April dates!

 

[marzNC]

Thanks all--I booked it for the April dates!

Are you staying at a lodge in Alta or elsewhere?

 

[NewEnglandSkier]

Are you staying at a lodge in Alta or elsewhere?

I will be at the Goldminer's Daughter

 

[marzNC]

I will be at the Goldminer's Daughter

Great! I'll be touch closer to April so we can meet up at some point.

 

[NewEnglandSkier]

Sounds great!

 

[vickie]

Great! I'll be touch closer to April so we can meet up at some point.

this is starting to sound like a mini Diva West ... hmmmmm

 

[marzNC]

Great! I'll be touch closer to April so we can meet up at some point.

this is starting to sound like a mini Diva West ... hmmmmm

Not nearly as organized as a Diva West. Last April I met several EpicSki Bears in person for the first time who were at Alta/Snowbird for late season trips. There were other Bears around as well. LCC is a good place to be in April. I had a good time giving a family from NY a little tour of Alta, including going back over to Snowbird via Mineral Basin since they were staying there. Also skied with litterbug, who was nice enough to give me a ride from the airport to Alta Lodge when I arrived.

vickie: did you see my PM?

 

[vickie]

vickie: did you see my PM?

I did ... thanks. I'm experiencing some technical difficulties right now. Will respond as soon as I get that fixed.

 

[marzNC]

Sounds like it will be business as usual at Alta, meaning no snowboarders. Judge ruled against those who brought the lawsuit.

 

[ruthies49]

I really love skiing at Alta since there are no snowboarders. Nice big runs and smaller crowds than at Mt Bachelor!

 

[gardenmary]

this is starting to sound like a mini Diva West ... hmmmmm

Actually some of us SoCal Divas will be in SLC January 24-31, skiing Alta the 24/25 and Ogden Valley (Snowbasin/PowMow) the 26-31. We don't want to steal the thunder from the REAL Diva West but if anyone wants to join us - our plane tickets are purchased, we will definitely be there. We've just now made the commitment and we can't wait!! Come join us if you can!

 

[marzNC]

Actually some of us SoCal Divas will be in SLC January 24-31, skiing Alta the 24/25 and Ogden Valley (Snowbasin/PowMow) the 26-31. We don't want to steal the thunder from the REAL Diva West but if anyone wants to join us - our plane tickets are purchased, we will definitely be there. We've just now made the commitment and we can't wait!! Come join us if you can!

Good to know! I'll be in SLC during that week too. Staying in the city with friends so we are going to be flexible about where we ski. Definitely want to get to Alta and Snowbasin at some point.

 

[litterbug]

Sounds like a party!

 

[gardenmary]

Sounds like a party!

Mark your calendar!

 

[litterbug]

Mark your calendar!

Done! I can't do the real Diva West, but it sounds like there'll be no lack of chances to meet up. Woo-hoo!

 

[mustski]

I am looking forward to skiing Alta again this Jan. It's been years since I have skied there.

 

[marzNC]

The skiing hasn't changed much at Alta. As much fun as ever for any ability level.

The most noticeable difference compared to 15-20 years ago is that the Collins lift goes all the way to the top, with a bend at mid-station (cannot unload, but can load). Powder hounds longer need to ride two lifts to reach Ballroom or the High T. Also makes for a nice long run down the blue groomers. They added safety bars a few years ago. Still no footrests.

 

[mustski]

We just booked our lodging today! Gardenmary, VickiK +SO, and I will be skiing Alta on Jan 25th and then off to Ogden for Snowbasin the rest of the week with a possible, and as yet undetermined, day at PowMow! Yay!