# 2012-2013 Ski/Snowboard Thread! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 1, 2012, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284 "2012-10-01T09:31:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/101 "2012-12-03T07:57:26Z")
Anyone know of any good places to stay in Breckenridge? Just the wife and I. Looking for something inexpensive. 4 days. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/102 "2012-12-03T08:01:28Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I have been to Jackson 3 times if that tells you anything. I have been to many places out west but Jackson is my favorite because of the level of terrain. I have never been to Jackson that early in the season though so I am not sure what you are in for. I do get the report everyday and they have gotten more than 6 feet already which may seem like a lot but… > > Jackson has a lot of expert skiing which is tough enough with tons of snow, once it is skied-out and sun baked it gets brutal because it is not groomed. You can usually find good stashes but getting to them can be exhausting. 🙂 I hear that… Were young and ambitious so finding stuff shouldnt be an issue lol. 6 feet is a lot already but thats still three weeks away so I can imagine theyll get a good amount more. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/103 "2012-12-03T08:11:07Z")
I havent been to Breckenridge in years, not sure about inexpensive places. Staying in the village is the best no question but I do remember passing some hotels on the way in which I would think would be a little less money. I have skied at these places if anyone wants a review :)… Aspen (all 4 resorts/mountains) Vail Breckenridge Telluride Jackson Hole Snow King Solitude Alta Deer Valley Park City Snowbird Squaw Valley Northstar Big Sky Moonlight Basin Whistler (heli-ski too) Blackcomb Killington Pico Stowe Looking at maybe Taos NM for something different this year. ---------- Post added at 12:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:09 PM ---------- Update: Jackson has had 8 feet so far. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jimshorts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimshorts/32/5915_2.png) [@Jimshorts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jimshorts)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/104 "2012-12-03T11:01:56Z")
I cant wait to head out west this year. Im thinking Lake Tahoe. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/105 "2012-12-03T11:57:16Z")
Has anyone been to Whiteface? If so, how are the yearly conditions there? I’ve been hearing that it’s actually usually icy there. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/106 "2012-12-03T12:08:43Z")
The Lake Tahoe area is my favorite and the skiing at Squaw Valley is awesome. (It is about 40 degrees warmer than Whiteface too. lol) Two things about Tahoe are 1) It takes forever to get there. 2) It is not cheap to get there either. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/107 "2012-12-03T12:16:47Z")
Yeah I dont have any “out west” experience to speak of outside of Tahoe, but damn was it amazing. Did Squaw, Northstar, and Boreal (smaller hill which is basically just a massive terrain park for locals). Squaw was phenomenal, more open, and the most scenic of the two but I liked Northstar a little more because I actually prefer glades more than bowls. Northstar has plenty of bowls but it was a nice blend of both trees and rock faces lol. If you do Tahoe definitely take the time to hit up a few resorts. Theyre all pretty different despite their proximity. Still would love to do Heavenly someday. The view of lake from there looks amazing. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/108 "2012-12-03T12:23:39Z")
> [@yamba6](#): > > Has anyone been to Whiteface? If so, how are the yearly conditions there? I’ve been hearing that it’s actually usually icy there. They don’t call it “iceface” for nothing. Always my least favorite choice growing up, considering what else was around it. Stowe, Jay Peak, Killington, Mount Snow(if you like park riding) were always my top choices. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/109 "2012-12-03T12:24:57Z")
I really wanted to hit up Heavenly but there was NO SNOW when I was there. It was 60 damn degrees in February. Our ski trip turned into hiking, rock climbing and gambling.lol ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/110 "2012-12-03T21:20:55Z")
Was out today! Damn it felt good to be back on the slopes. Everything from groomers to knee/thigh deep powder. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/111 "2012-12-04T04:35:08Z")
Bragger. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/112 "2012-12-04T05:40:23Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Bragger. ☹ I know right. No more comments from people outside NY state. lol ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/113 "2012-12-04T05:49:52Z")
Wah!!! Cry me a river, you’re just jealous you’re stuck there. Oh, and they’re predicting another storm tomorrow, and another on Sat, both tracking and looking to be good for the resorts. Any Yesterday wasn’t all fun and games; showed me how out of shape I’ve gotten over the past year; fuck. Plus I found out how much energy it really takes to dig oneself out of a deep patch (almost waist deep on me, who’s 6’, 3") of powder with no shovel. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/114 "2012-12-04T06:11:53Z")
> [@97FormulaWS-6](#): > > Wah!!! Cry me a river, you’re just jealous you’re stuck there. > > Oh, and they’re predicting another storm tomorrow, and another on Sat, both tracking and looking to be good for the resorts. > > Any Yesterday wasn’t all fun and games; showed me how out of shape I’ve gotten over the past year; fuck. Plus I found out how much energy it really takes to dig oneself out of a deep patch (almost waist deep on me, who’s 6’, 3") of powder with no shovel. Yeah, digging yourself out sucks!!! lol Dont fall into any of the Pine tree holes. (a major low spot surrounding a pine tree with all high snow around it) ---
**Author:** ![draggins10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90ced4/32.png) [@draggins10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/draggins10)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/115 "2012-12-06T11:37:59Z")
Anyone know of any close mountains expecting snow this weekend? Or at least not rain? I planned on going to Killington but as of now it is suppose to rain Saturday. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/116 "2012-12-06T11:51:32Z")
Holiday valley has a rail jam Saturday the 8th from 12 to 3pm. Not sure anyone cares to go but just putting it on here. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/117 "2012-12-06T11:55:36Z")
KB was making snow this morning, not sure why. ---
**Author:** ![draggins10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90ced4/32.png) [@draggins10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/draggins10)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/118 "2012-12-06T12:09:21Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > KB was making snow this morning, not sure why. Yup,they are expecting rain there this weekend. This SUCKS ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/119 "2012-12-06T12:10:24Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > KB was making snow this morning, not sure why. Holiday Valley and Peek n peak were as well. Edit: yeah it doesnt seem to make sense but my thoughts would be to put a cold layer on the ground before the warm comes to try and keep the ground cold and also possibly having something left to build off of. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2012, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284/120 "2012-12-10T13:03:25Z")
Buffalo News article titled “Global Warming in Ellicottville?” and under the picture it says The slopes of Holiday Valley lack their usual abundance of snow. Really? By December 9th they usually have an “abundance” of snow? Hmmm. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-2013-ski-snowboard-thread/226284.md?page=7)