Colorado's Top Five Ski Resorts

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Johnathan Buckhouse

Johnathan Buckhouse

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@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
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@tylerlaceby
@tylerlaceby 18 күн бұрын
Personally my top 10: 10) Vail 9) Keystone 8) Crested Butte 7) Breckenridge 6) Ski Cooper 5) Copper Mountain 4) A Basin 3) Steamboat 2) Beaver Creek 1) Winter Park I'm just slightly surprised you didn't at least mention Steamboat, A Basin or Winter Park. But i can see how with a top 5 the list can be pretty hard to make.
@madcowhookerslayer
@madcowhookerslayer 11 күн бұрын
I agree. I looove winter park
@RichieRichpobutproud
@RichieRichpobutproud Ай бұрын
Agreed on Keystone. I love Vail and Telluride but Keystone is my go to. Haven’t been to Breck since 1974, maybe it’s time for a visit. You read that right, 1974! Special shoutout to Loveland. Doesn’t have the long runs and big resort features but on powder days you can head over to lift 8 and ski untouched powder all day.
@KennyShellnut
@KennyShellnut Ай бұрын
1. Hoedown Hill 2. Echo Mountain 3. Ski Cooper 4. Eldora 5. Ski Granby Ranch
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
😍😍😍
@cvn6555
@cvn6555 Ай бұрын
Are these places that great or do you just detest tourists?
@ChillinTime123
@ChillinTime123 Ай бұрын
SKI COOPER
@TheJustinConnor
@TheJustinConnor Ай бұрын
Planning to check out eldora next season when I live in Boulder
@Soybeans12
@Soybeans12 Ай бұрын
@@cvn6555 The mountains are amazing like copper but they do not really have a town like I ski Granby Ranch and copper. But copper has the second best park with Woodward
@GuyFawkesnFriends
@GuyFawkesnFriends Ай бұрын
Why is everyone sleeping on Steamboat? Their snow is superb every time 💯💯💯.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Yeah good snow but no extreme riding
@wutze1
@wutze1 Ай бұрын
Bc that shit expensive
@GuyFawkesnFriends
@GuyFawkesnFriends Ай бұрын
@@wutze1 which ski resort isn’t expensive? 🤑
@Boogermonster22
@Boogermonster22 Ай бұрын
Flat boat?
@loosh845
@loosh845 Ай бұрын
It’s the only major resort I’ve never been to because it’s harder to get too. But I’ve heard really good things. That’s why it didn’t make my list
@russelwashburn
@russelwashburn Ай бұрын
I skied your top 3 long before you were born. Think late 70s early 80s😳Skied Breck last year first time in 40 years., amazing time, great for everyone from 5year old Grandson to 62 year old me. At first I thought lift costs were outrageous but when you think about what it cost to staff and run an area the size of Breck I found it a little easier to accept. Keep up the great work and God bless you and your family 🙏
@kump32
@kump32 Ай бұрын
5 - Keystone - agreed - great tree skiing 4 - Breck - disagree - never had fun there 3 - crested bute - I never been but i can agree. It looks amazing. 2 - Aspen/Snowmass - agreed - amazing mtn & town 1 - Telluride - I never been but I could agree. It looks amazing.
@skiingisIife
@skiingisIife Ай бұрын
Breck is hit or miss, agreed. Can be crowded and icy, but I had a ton of fun in the higher bowls and lapping groomers on slower days. I gotta make it to Snowmass, but you'll love Telluride and Crested Butte!
@kump32
@kump32 Ай бұрын
@skiingisIife Telle is on my list....my bro and I visit a new resort each year...this year is Steamboat.....In 2yrs for my 40th, im pushing for Silverton Heli skiing. 💪
@skiingisIife
@skiingisIife Ай бұрын
@@kump32 Keep shredding bro! Sounds incredible. A dream of mine is heli skiing somewhere remote
@donovanhays
@donovanhays Ай бұрын
Breck is one of my favorites during the week when less people are there and if it's not all icy lol
@BreakingBills
@BreakingBills Ай бұрын
breck needs swapped w vail
@dustingallipo9906
@dustingallipo9906 Ай бұрын
Telluride is exactly how you said it. When I was there, there was lots of pow and the peak was open. I had 2 snow days in a row. Dig the list
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Heck yeah 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@paial
@paial Ай бұрын
My only experience has been in Winter Park. One thing that helped keep the costs down was staying at an airbnb in town and rinding the free bus to the resort/groceries/etc. (and packing lunch) Can you point out other resorts with equal or greater skiing/snowboarding (intermediate level) but where that kind of arrangement is possible/convenient? (Also I loved that winter park had basically NO lines during the week)
@ArcticChark
@ArcticChark Ай бұрын
I’m not one for the evil empire, but excluding vail on this list doesn’t feel right
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Vail is overrated. The bowls all face the sun ☀️
@skiingisIife
@skiingisIife Ай бұрын
@@JohnathanBuckhouse facts, and so crowded!
@shynedup47
@shynedup47 Ай бұрын
From az and Only to been to three resorts in my life and lucky telluride was one of them cant wait go back and the town is lovely as well good vibes
@isaiahfurrow7414
@isaiahfurrow7414 Ай бұрын
Some great info here.... I'm planning to hit Lookopass a few times this winter, and also 49° North for the first time... last year was my first time boarding in over 20 years, and boy have prices went up... Schweitzer is way more expensive now, Lookout is not a huge place but the price is low and affordable, and the recent additions made it a pretty rad little mountain to hit with a friend on a Thursday ... 49 seems to have pretty reasonable prices as well. Cheers, and thanks as usual for the videos!
@markmassoglia
@markmassoglia Ай бұрын
Loved Breck, liked Keystone. Both have so much more difficult terrain now than when I skied, I'd love to go back. And I think you hit the top three. Snowmass, Creasted Butte and Telluride are the resorts on the top of my list for full blown resorts. Great list, and looking forward to your "budget" list video!
@joshnelson4704
@joshnelson4704 Ай бұрын
A-Basin is my favorite mountain in CO, I just love the vibe there. More of a locals mountain wtih some gnarly fun terrian. Kind of surprised it isn't on the list. Agree fully with Snowmass, that and Highands would be 2 and 3 for me. Steamboat at #4, I love those trees! I guess Breck can be my favorite on the Epic pass and take the #5 spot.
@john-michaelsteiner456
@john-michaelsteiner456 Ай бұрын
Yea I can see why intermediates or ppl that ski/snowboard a week per year are wowed by Vail. It’s huge and feels like “choose your adventure.” But it’s just not very steep/challenging. Super fun on a pow day tho 🤙 As a Denver skier, here’s my top 5 (the ones I’ve ridden): 1. Copper 2. A-Basin 3. Winter Park 4. Breck 5. Beaver Creek
@Unanimious
@Unanimious Ай бұрын
No copper is wild. Best park, great underrated bowls, decent groomers, small lines, caters to locals instead of tourists.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
In culture copper is top 5 but the groomers are so bad. Bowls are ok but face the sun all the time. 70% of copper is flat lame greens. Park is top 3 for sure
@amorton94
@amorton94 Ай бұрын
The lines alone completely ruin Copper. The horrendous parking on top of that? Never again.
@Berg4357123
@Berg4357123 Ай бұрын
Weird comment given most of the world cup trains early season on SuperBee groomers. Copper also easily has better groomers than Breck and Winter Park. Have you actually even been to Copper?
@amorton94
@amorton94 Ай бұрын
@@Berg4357123 Asking the guy whose entire shtick is snowboarding, that lives in CO, yes, he's been to Copper, hence his opinion on the place. 🤦‍♂😂
@Berg4357123
@Berg4357123 Ай бұрын
Eh maybe he's just a poser that can't handle the groomers on the SuperBee side that they use for the race courses.
@BrentAllen
@BrentAllen Ай бұрын
Telluride at #1 can't agree more. The craziest run in the state of Colorado is a HUGE over 1k gain multi hour hike up to Palmyra Peak. The peak is open maybe 15 days a season so you're very lucky if you get the opportunity to ride it and it's over 13k ft tall.
@skiingisIife
@skiingisIife Ай бұрын
Hey, I met you at Keystone in Area 51 back when you had the gimbal setup and around 5k subscribers. It has been so cool to see you progress and "KEEP EVOLVING"! Since I have not been to Snowmass, I would throw Copper in there (I get what you mean about the lame greens and lines), but great list! Love Telluride 🤙and GO PACK!
@TaylorPhase
@TaylorPhase Ай бұрын
Crested butte, monarch ( best vibes), and aspen snow mass were my fav Colorado resorts. I’ve been to 10 other resorts and they kinda just felt like a random place to ride. Telluride is my dream resort though but the hotel situation and prices are keeping me out for now lol
@jessdinsmore7757
@jessdinsmore7757 Ай бұрын
I'm surprised Vail wasn't on there. Clearly I need to check out Telluride, now. Keystone is my fave. Best bang for the buck most seasons. Great video!
@James-e6f9w
@James-e6f9w Ай бұрын
i dont like vail
@James-e6f9w
@James-e6f9w Ай бұрын
overrated
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Vail is overrated. The bowls are nice but they face the sun and just get backed. Park is blah and tree riding is only good way back in the bowls.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
@@James-e6f9w💯
@darkDARKmusic
@darkDARKmusic Ай бұрын
All things considered, great list! I pretty much agree all around. Clearly WP/Mary Jane, steamboat, copper, Highlands, and Vail/Beavercreek are close contenders, but I understand why you went with your top five.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@SuBZerobpt
@SuBZerobpt Ай бұрын
Haven't ridden in CO yet, so Im going to take this list to heart with regards to trip planning. 😁
@gabrieltait2685
@gabrieltait2685 Ай бұрын
Native born and raised, I agree with your list. Im not a fan of Breck because of the amount of wind blown and touristyness but telluride is the best!
@danaconda12
@danaconda12 Ай бұрын
Hate on Vail resorts but Vail itself is an incredible resort for everything but especially fun and extreme terrain. Don't understand how Vail and steamboat don't make this list
@kump32
@kump32 Ай бұрын
Your comment excites me. I'm finally skiing Steamboat this season after living here for 15 years....I only been up there for summer.
@EightBallEnt.
@EightBallEnt. Ай бұрын
@@kump32lol, I was a local there last szn n I gotta say that’s crazy
@christophersorel6056
@christophersorel6056 Ай бұрын
Flatboat and Fail
@morell1185
@morell1185 Ай бұрын
Maybe because a 300$ a day ticket is absurd
@austindobbins8957
@austindobbins8957 Ай бұрын
@@morell1185colorado people don't buy day tickets to colorado resorts
@xRhap
@xRhap 24 күн бұрын
I personally love Purgatory for the fast blue runs
@josephpattison6913
@josephpattison6913 Ай бұрын
I would think that you have to make a best of for specific activities like for: families, beginners, terrain, locals, vacationers, park… I like Breck for the walk-ability, skiing, town etc… vail for the terrain, and you’re right about Keystone. It gets crapped on for some reason.
@kwalsh4568
@kwalsh4568 Ай бұрын
And this video is being brought to you EPIC mountain pass.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
I wish!
@Stephanie-v5s
@Stephanie-v5s Ай бұрын
You need to go to Mission Ridge in Wenatchee, WA. It's beautiful and fun. It's unlike any other ski resort.
@coookalo
@coookalo Ай бұрын
1. Mary Jane WP 2. A basin 3. Copper And these are the only ones I’ve been to enough to have an opinion on 😓 largely based on vibes as well. Can’t stand snobby people on the mountain Really want to try out keystone and Loveland this season.
@oogabooga4047
@oogabooga4047 Ай бұрын
was getitng nervous when I didnt here tride, thank god its number 1. undienable champ in every category.
@djdramatical
@djdramatical Ай бұрын
Vail Breckenridge Beaver Creek Steamboat Loveland/Wolfcreek/Telluride/Winter Park very close ties Icy and way too crowded at Keystone.
@creekboi7
@creekboi7 Ай бұрын
Keystone isn’t just slept on. It’s comatosed on. One of my favorites, fersherr
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
💯
@Boogermonster22
@Boogermonster22 Ай бұрын
Keystone blows. May as well hit a basin if you’re in the area
@creekboi7
@creekboi7 Ай бұрын
@@Boogermonster22 i hit both homie
@nastynvte9876
@nastynvte9876 Ай бұрын
@@Boogermonster22 hateraide
@ericchenoweth309
@ericchenoweth309 Ай бұрын
1) CB - hands down steepest mountain in the country, 2) Silverton, 3 tied) A-Basin/Telluride, 4) Snowmass, 5) Breck. Keep evolving my brethren!! 👊⛷️🏂
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
I love the list!
@thomasjamieson92
@thomasjamieson92 Ай бұрын
Here’s where I like to ski: Snowmass, Vail, The Legend, Copper, Breck. Shout out to Aspen Highlands though. The only place I can happily ski in one chair, Deep Temerity, all day.
@Michelle-fz7uv
@Michelle-fz7uv Ай бұрын
Do you know any good beginner ski resorts near Denver?
@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_
@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_ Ай бұрын
Valid points on Keystone. Love it days after a pow day. Still wouldn't put it in my top 5 though. Mine: 1. Telluride, 2. Crested Butte, 3. Aspen Highlands, 4. Snowmass, 5. A-Basin.
@Berg4357123
@Berg4357123 Ай бұрын
Also love Keystone on a powder day. Problem is it gets many fewer than even the other Summit County resorts, and it's very rare for it to get more snow on a day then Breck or Abasin. So ya no way it can be top 5 based on that alone.
@ethansmith9504
@ethansmith9504 Ай бұрын
Breckenridge, steamboat springs, telluride, aspen, copper mountain
@Saintsnstrings1611
@Saintsnstrings1611 Ай бұрын
BRO. I feel like It was just the end of the season! Already almost time to riiiipppp🤙
@juliansierra1097
@juliansierra1097 Ай бұрын
Going to telluride mid January!! hope to see some decent snow:)
@peetydontpass8309
@peetydontpass8309 Ай бұрын
Loveland Arapaho Basin Wolf Creek Keystone and Beaver Creek.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Love all those mountains!
@proverbalizer
@proverbalizer Ай бұрын
A basin has a great layout, all quality....Wolf Creek probably has the best snow
@DeanieBN54
@DeanieBN54 Ай бұрын
1. Monarch: Because of the gnarly anount of snowfall/pow and super beginner friendly but extremely fun uncharted tree runs(lack of tourists mostly locals) 2.Crested Butte: Simply beautiful and overall just a great mtn (lack if tourists) 3. A-Basin: Great mtn and is known to be for people with a higher skillset resulting in a little less tourists 4.Winter Park: Proximity to Denver and has a little bit of everything for everyone (though parking can sometimes be a pain in the ass) 5. Eldora: Small mountain easy to access without having to trek a pass or I-70 and is quite close to denver. Also mostly locals and has a lack of tourists but small mountain. (Keep in mind I dont have a family or kids) Never been to Telluride or Aspen but definitely would probably be in the top 5 as ive heard so many good things. Personally think keystone is shit aswell as breck, not to mention its consistently the windiest peak ive ever been to.
@climbingcue
@climbingcue Ай бұрын
Snowmass is my favorite Colorado resort, no matter what the conditions there is always something good to ride there. Crested Butte was another great one, it would be amazing on a powder day. We did not have much new snow when we went last season. Telluride is the only one on your list I have not been to yet. Looking forward to the day when I get to ride it. Keystone has the best early season snowmaking, no other resort even comes close. They also have a boatload of lift capacity, wish Winter Park would take lessons from them. Winter park is the worst run resort in Colorado, lift capacity to Mary Jane sucks and their snowmaking is the worst. Breck is good up high, but the rest of that mountain is a beginner mountain. One day there was all I ever needed to do. The best resorts in Colorado are the ones that are far away from Denver, harder to get the less crowds. I also love my local mountain in Colorado, which I will keep to myself.
@atomiccheerio3349
@atomiccheerio3349 Ай бұрын
Love snowmass
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
💯
@ltclaps7971
@ltclaps7971 Ай бұрын
as a fellow snowboarder, i was INCREDIBLY shocked copper mountain wasn’t in the top 5 list
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Copper is flat for 80% of the mountain and the bowls face the sun. Top 5 terrain park though!
@comtnlife4730
@comtnlife4730 Ай бұрын
What about 3 bears chairlift? That’s not facing the sun. There is so much cool terrain back there. On top of this, tue sierra lift has cool terrain and it dosent face the sun as well. Copper has terrain for everyone and the park is top notch. The lines are usually not as long either as Keystone or Brek.
@brycesphone9317
@brycesphone9317 Ай бұрын
Personally I feel like the top five might be Wp, aspen, beaver creek, Breckinridge, and crested butte
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
💪🏼💪🏼
@AlpineSkiHolyCrossCO
@AlpineSkiHolyCrossCO Ай бұрын
Vail is my home mountain so the one I skit the most and love the most. I think you do have to separate the mountain from the corporation. I love living in Vail despite the downsides (noise from 70, areas that look pretty artificial, too many tourists). Yes there are more extreme mountains, better parks, etc. but Vail has tons of terrain and still is a pretty awesome mountain. Top five for me, not number one but top 5. My list 1. A Basin 2 Copper 3 Vail 4 Breck 5 Crested Butte
@JollyLamaCom
@JollyLamaCom Ай бұрын
Curious why wolf creek didn't make the list. I hear they get the most snow. Def agree on snowmass tho! Still need to hit tell.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Wolfcreek is so flat.
@epicspacevids
@epicspacevids Ай бұрын
Having Breck on here over Vail or Winter park is a BOLD take
@boleidi4936
@boleidi4936 Ай бұрын
Hi Johnathan, could you do a video on some more focused hidden gems? A lot of the times people don’t need to do everything in one day. Maybe we just want to hit parks for a day, or just ride trees for a day. A cheap, less busy, and focused resort could be what people are looking for.
@boleidi4936
@boleidi4936 Ай бұрын
It would be nice for a local like you to answer this question.
@spencerpajak4132
@spencerpajak4132 Ай бұрын
A basin and copper mountain are the two best resorts imo
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
🤙🏼🤙🏼
@absher2241
@absher2241 Ай бұрын
Nice ad for the Epic Pass
@Acehen3
@Acehen3 Ай бұрын
Telluride is my favorite
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
💯
@nickolinordstrom1733
@nickolinordstrom1733 Ай бұрын
Best resort in Colorado is the one you don't wait in traffic to get to or pay a premium to park at. 😅
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
I love it 😂
@JasonTaylor-po5xc
@JasonTaylor-po5xc Ай бұрын
LOL - that would be Breck for me - ironically. I'm in Colorado Springs and come in the backway. If you are ok with a shuttle, Airport is free. Granted, I discovered reserved parking last season and I would literally pay $50 to backup to QuickSilver. Considering we often get lockers, it's about an even swap. However, I haven't tried Monarch yet and I hear good things. I'll put it on the list this coming season.
@cemeyer2
@cemeyer2 Ай бұрын
you forgot to mention the appaloosa bowl at breck off peak 10 near mustang, for whatever reason it isnt on the map but it has signage and is in bounds, powder there almost always
@josiahsimmons9866
@josiahsimmons9866 Ай бұрын
Keystone is seriously underrated. Personally, I find that Breckenridge has a lot more runs that are just kinda boring, whereas almost all of Keystone's runs are cut really well and I could never be bored on one. But, the skill ceiling at Keystone just doesn't quite get up there. I rank Keystone higher than Breck, but that could change as I continue to progress and get better at skiing. I'm surprised A-Basin wasn't on the list.
@nacho_2434
@nacho_2434 Ай бұрын
Winter Park because they get way more snow, more powder days, when summit county is getting like 3-6”, winter park is getting 9-12”, compare the snow stakes when it snows.
@Berg4357123
@Berg4357123 Ай бұрын
Yep. Clearly this guy doesn't care about powder, snow quality, and base as it's insane to put Keystone in the top 5 just due to that. If Keystone got the snow of even Breck or Copper then sure, but it doesn't.
@nacho_2434
@nacho_2434 Ай бұрын
@@Berg4357123 So I don’t think Keystone is the greatest overall, but it does have a couple of things that are some of my favorite runs in CO. The hike up after the top of the outback lift to ride North bowl or south bowl is amazing. One of my favorite things to do in CO is that hike and ride down. Also, tiger run (allegedly “secret spot” but a lot of people know about it) is also pretty sick in a small window of opportunity between having enough snow and before it gets stomped on mid season. Oh and upper windows (above the outpost gondola) is pretty untouched most of the season, people sleep on that area too. Lower windows (below the outpost gondola) gets stomped on all the time (because no hike required). I think because on the map upper windows is labeled double black, which it’s really not, and that you have to hike just a little, detours people from checking it out. But other than north bowl, south bowl, and upper windows, keystone is mostly just like any other resort. When I would go by myself I would ride north bowl, south bowl, upper windows and then go home.
@Berg4357123
@Berg4357123 Ай бұрын
I agree great areas at Keystone. Some of the states best tree skiing are the largely unmarked/ unnamed areas on North Peak. Problem is Keystone just doesn't get the snow the other places do, and during a below average year that can really limit the mountain. Keystone is likely my 2nd most skied area in CO despite that. It would be my most skied area, but there have just been way too many time where Keystone gets 2 inches, Breck, Copper, Vail /NC get like 8, Abasin gets 6, and Winter Park gets 12. It's basically impossible for me to justify going to Keystone on such days and the above scenario happens all the time. Usually dozens of times each season.
@loosh845
@loosh845 Ай бұрын
These are mine in order Vail, Breckenridge, tie beaver creek/ copper, ole crested butte(haven’t been in more the 10 years) P.S. I wrote this before I watched
@EightBallEnt.
@EightBallEnt. Ай бұрын
My top 4 Snowmass telluride Steamboat Keystone
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Heck yeah 💪🏼💪🏼
@gregoryfedroff3328
@gregoryfedroff3328 12 күн бұрын
How does Steamboat stack up against this top 5 list?
@rolansereny7565
@rolansereny7565 Ай бұрын
Man, the first thing that matter so much more then anything else is simply the terrain. How big is it. How much variety is there. How long are runs, etc. Nothing beats Vail in CO. Other mountains worth noting …. Telluride, Breck.
@Berg4357123
@Berg4357123 Ай бұрын
Tied for 1st is snow. Quality, amount, and base. Great terrain mean nothing if it's not open due to too little snow.
@WhiteMamba1111
@WhiteMamba1111 Ай бұрын
Spent a whole season at Vail, it lacks above treeline skiing and there aren't many extremes, which is why I assume it didn't make the list. Crowds and prices are also big downsides. Vail terrain and variety is still awesome tho.
@JasonTaylor-po5xc
@JasonTaylor-po5xc Ай бұрын
Top ski resorts period is hard to do. Probably should do a series of "best ski resorts for X type of skier/rider" - like first timers, beginners, intermediates, advanced, and then perhaps all-round (something for everyone). I generally agree with your evaluation of Keystone - it is an intermediate mountain - period. However, it probably has one of the best first-time/learning areas to get that "Colorado" vibe (River Run) since it is at the top of the mountain instead of at the base. If you have never skied/ride before - Keystone is an excellent place to learn. Plus, for those right off the bunny hill - the Endeavor run is pretty chill (one slightly steep section for novice folks). Scout is the next logical progression. Both are right at the top and are served by a slow but adequate double - Ruby. After that, there really isn't any more progression at Keystone, so you need to head over to Breck to continue. Also, Keystone lessons are _slightly_ cheaper than other Vail resorts and their instructors are just as good. Now, for "best" learning area I've seen - that would be Beaver Creek - you just don't get that same epic view while learning - but they have all the carpets, plus the ability to progress too. I'm still not good enough to enjoy Keystone, so I hit Breck as much as I can until Beaver Creek opens - beginner's paradise. If you are a cheap date and didn't get your Epic/Ikon pass like you should, then head to Loveland Ski Area - specifically Valley for beginners and intermediates. For only $50, it is really hard to beat that. Even their main area (Basin) is cheap compared to other resorts. Also, Loveland Ski Area is good for those that just want an "all in one" type lift ticket/rental/lessons combo.
@OwenBarnhart12
@OwenBarnhart12 Ай бұрын
Telluride is ok just insanely hard to get to. #1 spot should go to wolf creek as it has the most snow in Colorado, the least amount of people, and the best pow and overall terrain. Not beginner friendly at all though.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Wolf creek is extremely flat. Its steep for 20% of the run and then flat. Your not ring about what makes it good but it’s only good for 20% of the run sadly.
@OwenBarnhart12
@OwenBarnhart12 Ай бұрын
@@JohnathanBuckhouse but dude the snow!
@charliejacobs6125
@charliejacobs6125 Ай бұрын
5 keystone 4 steamboat 3 crested 2 a bay 1 Vail
@RadiantRides1
@RadiantRides1 Ай бұрын
You should go to Ober mountain in Tennessee next!
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Oh that would be sick!
@DOMCOM40
@DOMCOM40 Ай бұрын
CB best resort by a mile!
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
🤘🏼
@AnthonyEugenio-sb3vt
@AnthonyEugenio-sb3vt Ай бұрын
What about copper?
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Nah
@rockstarr9000
@rockstarr9000 Ай бұрын
Love the content, my G.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼
@JacksonFalk
@JacksonFalk Ай бұрын
That’s the homie John D from crested butte!
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
He rips!
@benshappell6339
@benshappell6339 Ай бұрын
I guessed all 5 resorts you were gonna put lol, though I thought you were gonna put Keystone at 3 and Breck at 5 and Crested at 4
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
You were in it!! You could definitely put keystone at 3 😂
@ryanparkins9678
@ryanparkins9678 Ай бұрын
Breck may have some good terrain to hike to (never hiked to terrain at that mtn), but I am not a fan of the lift layout there
@thedirtyvert
@thedirtyvert Ай бұрын
surprised no one said winter park mary jane side is amazing
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Yeah it’s good 🤙🏼
@shawnbrown1750
@shawnbrown1750 Ай бұрын
That Monarch comment hurt...LOL
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Sorry 😂
@DeanieBN54
@DeanieBN54 Ай бұрын
My favorite resort no question. But its all subjective. Im aware its small and doesnt have a large variety for everyone. But has such a cool little vibe and to me there absolutely are better mountains for things like difficult terrain, parks, veiws and accessibility. I think its just the most fun mountain to screw around on and let loose without worrying/focusing too much about anything. For me there is definitely something to be said about that.
@rockstarr9000
@rockstarr9000 Ай бұрын
Telluride is super sick
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Right!
@amorton94
@amorton94 Ай бұрын
The best for me is the one where traffic isn't a nightmare, I don't have to deal with the tunnel, lift lines NEVER suck, and parking is easy. I'm sure nobody knows where I'm talking about... 😂
@M4753m
@M4753m Ай бұрын
Sunlight Mountain 🤷
@amorton94
@amorton94 Ай бұрын
@@M4753m That would require me dealing with the tunnel, so nah. Wouldn't mind checking it out some day though.
@M4753m
@M4753m Ай бұрын
@@amorton94 It’s one of those hidden gems, I’m in the Midwest , always wanted to ski in Colorado, got it checked off the good ol bucket list.
@James-e6f9w
@James-e6f9w Ай бұрын
you should make another video top ten ski resorts in Colorado please
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Oh ok 🤙🏼
@James-e6f9w
@James-e6f9w Ай бұрын
@@JohnathanBuckhouse thank you for reading commets
@mcruz042758
@mcruz042758 Ай бұрын
That mustache ain’t it 😢
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
🤣😂
@burningasphalt4741
@burningasphalt4741 Ай бұрын
@@JohnathanBuckhousenah it is it
@jberczi6
@jberczi6 Ай бұрын
Telluride, Vail, Smowmass, ABasin, Highlands
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Love it
@proverbalizer
@proverbalizer Ай бұрын
highland bowl is one of the best pieces of ski terrain ever created
@SamuelPanning
@SamuelPanning 18 күн бұрын
Nothing holds a candle to Telluride in terms of scenery and inbound / backcountry terrain. Snow can be fickle early in the season, but beyond that its the paragon of Colorado.
@Berg4357123
@Berg4357123 Ай бұрын
As much as I love Keystone and it does have amazing trees, no way Keystone can be in the top 5 due to much worse snow totals than basically every other mountain in the state. Even in it's local area it get smoked by Breck, Copper, and especially Winter Park in terms of snow totals and base.
@Boogermonster22
@Boogermonster22 Ай бұрын
Keystone and breck kinda suck. I’d replace keystone, breck, and aspen with Mary Jane, A Basin, and Silverton. Love telluride and CB though!
@booradleyftw
@booradleyftw Ай бұрын
Monarch catching strays.
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
🤣😂
@proverbalizer
@proverbalizer Ай бұрын
skied one day at Monarch, it was sick....pretty epic pow day, hit Mirkwood trees twice....the second hike seemed much longer, lol
@JaxonRobatin-s9y
@JaxonRobatin-s9y Ай бұрын
You should go to montage mountain PA pleaseeeeeeeeee❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Oh we will!
@James-e6f9w
@James-e6f9w Ай бұрын
i agree with list living in Colorado but i would have put Winter Park in there and telluride is most under rated mountain in Colorado
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Heck yeah! WP is definitely in the top 8 🤙🏼
@uchihaitachi989686
@uchihaitachi989686 Ай бұрын
Not sure that Telluride counts as underrated. It's rated #1 in CO in lots of these lists.
@amorton94
@amorton94 Ай бұрын
I went to WP for the first time this past January. The day after tons of snow, and still snowing, and it was the most mid mountain ever. Totally overrated, and expensive af.
@James-e6f9w
@James-e6f9w Ай бұрын
@@amorton94 yea can be very expensive but go to aspen if you or vail if you think wp is expensive
@amorton94
@amorton94 Ай бұрын
@@James-e6f9w Uh no? Them being expensive doesn't make WP not expensive. That's not how expenses work. 😂
@jakemetz1742
@jakemetz1742 Ай бұрын
Keystone and endless powder giver. I live in Silverthorne and it definitely is not. Steamboat has much better snow. Bunk list 😂
@yomojoe1
@yomojoe1 Ай бұрын
Silverton?
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
It’s only trailers to one group of riders.
@stellurro3025
@stellurro3025 Ай бұрын
respectfully WOLF CREEK ON TOP
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Nah 😂
@bjuu00
@bjuu00 Ай бұрын
wolf creeks snow is god damn good but the runs are just to short
@coltonbesselman5432
@coltonbesselman5432 Ай бұрын
Keep keystone underrated!
@griffinbisher-mn9su
@griffinbisher-mn9su Ай бұрын
Wolf creek?
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Nah 😂
@Mr_MonksFN
@Mr_MonksFN Ай бұрын
Monarch Mountain is obviously the best mountain in colorado. IDK what you are talking about.
@burningasphalt4741
@burningasphalt4741 Ай бұрын
fr all the tourists should go there, it’s better than all of these other ones combined
@Ryan-jx4vh
@Ryan-jx4vh Ай бұрын
I really have enjoyed Telluride and Breck. I dislike Vail, because a highway is running through it.. ruins the place for me. 💯
@kompajosh1671
@kompajosh1671 Ай бұрын
Make a top 5 for California
@ULTRA-MANGO
@ULTRA-MANGO Ай бұрын
FIRST
@ULTRA-MANGO
@ULTRA-MANGO Ай бұрын
Pls don’t get mad. I was just excited
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
@@ULTRA-MANGOnever man! 😂
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
On it!!
@ULTRA-MANGO
@ULTRA-MANGO Ай бұрын
@@JohnathanBuckhouse ayyy wsp man, r u planning on heading to mountain high this season? Ik u have already been there but it’s always a great time there. Also I’m planning on going to vail this season during late December after Christmas. Do u know if the conditions are usually ok during that time?
@graysonwilkinson4594
@graysonwilkinson4594 Ай бұрын
plz make a worst / overrated resort list
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Oh yes!!!
@Rikmonchann
@Rikmonchann Ай бұрын
Dude made a list without going to all the resorts including Colorado INVALID
@markjacobs3956
@markjacobs3956 Ай бұрын
Total shade to Copper. What in the actual F?
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Copper 👎🏻
@Mossy5150
@Mossy5150 Ай бұрын
Come on, Steamboat is better than Keystone....but otherwise, great list!
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
Steamboat does have any bowls?
@stevengordon617
@stevengordon617 Ай бұрын
@sleeza222
@sleeza222 Ай бұрын
says im not gonna mention the cookie obvious tourist locations and says keystone and breck lol
@Saintsnstrings1611
@Saintsnstrings1611 Ай бұрын
I just realized 😢the "Daily" is gone. It will be missed lol.
@maxmiller3229
@maxmiller3229 Ай бұрын
wheres coppper mountain
@coltonbesselman5432
@coltonbesselman5432 Ай бұрын
Where it belongs
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
In the top 20 😂
@JohnathanBuckhouse
@JohnathanBuckhouse Ай бұрын
😂😂
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