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Eldora Mountain Resort
Nederland, CO, USA
I loved the old-timey feel of this place. Small, family-friendly, and not too far away. Plus you get to avoid the I-70 corridor which is enough to make me …
November 17, 2009 @ 4:08 AM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Aspen Mountain
Aspen, CO, USA
I like the terrain at Aspen: lots of ridge lines and gullies to play around with so you can always find good snow depending on the aspect. Great Tree skiing…
October 21, 2009 @ 6:52 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Arapahoe Basin
Keystone, CO, USA
A-Basin is the best of the old west when it comes to skiing in Colorado: it’s funky, it’s quaint, it has great terrain and gets great snow. No base area, a…
October 21, 2009 @ 6:46 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Seven Springs, PA, USA
A family-friendly place, speedy lifts, even back in the day. Good snow well into spring.
October 21, 2009 @ 6:40 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Holiday Valley Resort
Ellicottville, NY, USA
I used to ski here on Holiday weekends with my parents and grandparents, and remember really enjoying the place. There was enough variety of terrain to keep…
October 21, 2009 @ 6:35 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Peek 'n Peak Resort & Spa
Findley Lake, NY, USA
My memory of Peek ’n Peak is that it is a fun, social place to ski, with lots of silly little side trails that kids love. I spent several happy weekends the…
October 21, 2009 @ 6:31 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Snowmass
Aspen, CO, USA
Fun and well-groomed intermediate terrain. Long leg-burner cruisers. Good kid’s program.
October 06, 2009 @ 4:19 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Vail Mountain
Vail, CO, USA
Vail is huge, and you feel like you’ve covered some ground at the end of the day. They groom during the day so there is always fresh corduroy if you enjoy t…
October 06, 2009 @ 4:15 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Winter Park Resort
Winter Park, CO, USA
What can I say? I’m not a fan. I like the trains that roll through every now and then. But now the ski train is history, and that was kind of the best thin…
October 06, 2009 @ 4:08 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Snowbasin Resort Co.
Huntsville, UT, USA
Skiing at Snow Basin Resort is like skiing at your own private ski club. Fantastic and varied terrain, all kinds of high-speed lifts and gondolas, elegant a…
October 06, 2009 @ 4:02 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Snow King Resort
Jackson, WY, USA
I am so lucky to have Snow King in my back yard. When Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is blown down in high winds, Snow King Mountain is THE place to be. But …
October 06, 2009 @ 3:57 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Alta Ski Area
Alta, UT, USA
What’s not to like? The perfect old-school ski area. I guess that’s why I loved it so much. Pure skiing experience, supported by fast lifts and a friendl…
October 06, 2009 @ 3:51 PM Rated by Mother RIpper
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Teton Village, WY, USA
I’ve been a big fan of JH since moving here as a kid. In my years of skiing this mountain, I’ve seen some of the most amazing days and also some white-knuck…
October 05, 2009 @ 1:04 AM Rated by Mother RIpper
Rated By
- Mother RIpper
- Resides In: Jackson, WY, USA
- Disciplines: Alpine, Nordic Touring
- Years Skiing/Riding: 39
- Avg. Days Per Season: 31 - 40 days
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Keystone makes it easier: easier to get to, easier to get on the mountain, easier to cover some ground, and easier to ski a variety of terrain. We parked a…