The Best Ski Resorts in North America (I Ranked Them All)

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Joey The Nomad

Joey The Nomad

Күн бұрын

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@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 13 күн бұрын
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@goodridevibes
@goodridevibes 5 ай бұрын
Feel like this video should be called “ranking mountains by steepness” 😂
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 5 ай бұрын
Hahah that would also be an accurate title 😂
@goodridevibes
@goodridevibes 5 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomad good stuff though man - keep up the good vibes
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 5 ай бұрын
@@goodridevibes Thank you!
@nottwo6492
@nottwo6492 Ай бұрын
As they should be.
@willywonker.1
@willywonker.1 4 ай бұрын
as a fernie local, the a- tier is really accurate. we get really really inconsistent snow, but on a day when we get a good dump... its a skigasm
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Agreed! Fernie can be amaaaazzinnggg but consistency is a problem... Thanks for the local confirmation
@willywonker.1
@willywonker.1 4 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomad no problem! hope to see you out here this season
@josephreed8176
@josephreed8176 2 ай бұрын
What a crazy misleading title...
@mountain-tops
@mountain-tops 2 ай бұрын
As soon as i heard Alta not Allta deserved a like immediately. I usually ski at Solitude and I love how you like Solitude.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! And ya too many people underestimate Solitude
@KZ-yu4jz
@KZ-yu4jz 9 ай бұрын
I agree with most of the rankings based on an advanced/expert skier's perspective. Snow conditions can change the ratings significantly. Went to Red Jan 31st this year and it was just bad. The terrain looked amazing if there was enough snow or not skiing on a sheet of ice. Steamboat at D is a little rough. I agree it only has one section for difficult terrain and it is hard to lap, but can be a lot of fun.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 8 ай бұрын
Ahhh dang that suck! Ya snow conditions really play a huge role in how good of a day you're gonna have. Red is definitely worth the trip if they get good snow
@jacobbrassard2776
@jacobbrassard2776 4 ай бұрын
They added mahogany ridge it’s better now!
@ianlucht3121
@ianlucht3121 Ай бұрын
Thank god someone who finally barred Alta from S tier and acknowledged that us snowboarders exist!
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
I got your back
@ThatOneGuy0807
@ThatOneGuy0807 28 күн бұрын
Even though Alta is my all-time favorite resort, this is based.
@robertmcmanus5875
@robertmcmanus5875 3 ай бұрын
If you just live or die by the steeps, I can understand the ranking, but two things that cannot be understated at Sunshine Village is the consistent early season snowfall and snow quality. Being the highest base elevation ski area in Canada and mostly north facing, you can still ski chalky packed powder 10+ days after the most recent storm. Additionally, I would say it is the most likely place to have 90%+ of the mountain open by mid-November maybe of any IKON mountain
@noahtedandjuliasandler227
@noahtedandjuliasandler227 9 ай бұрын
I love this vid! It's given me so much info about where to go skiing next, and I totally agree with many of the rankings.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
Thanks glad you enjoyed it!
@wubblyjubbly
@wubblyjubbly 5 күн бұрын
I absolutely love Snowbasin. Despite it getting on Ikon and no longer having that “hidden gem” factor, it still consistently has short lift lines in my experience. All the lifts are super nice, the faculties are phenomenal, and the terrain is fun and varied. Then again, I’m a lot less skilled then you are so I can see how you kinda prefer the more technical and steeper resorts
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 күн бұрын
Agreed definitely way underrated! Snowbasin is super fun and still has some sweet terrain and is usually not as crowded as trying to get to the cottonwoods
@AlaskaMTB_raw
@AlaskaMTB_raw Ай бұрын
Great video! Thats me at 44:13! I haven’t been to most of the resorts mentioned but can confirm that Alyeska is A tier at the very least!
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
Thats awesome thanks for being in the video! You make Alyeska look sick!
@AlaskaMTB_raw
@AlaskaMTB_raw Ай бұрын
@ Thanks, I do my best!
@t2sickk
@t2sickk 2 ай бұрын
will you ever make the eastern resorts video?
@Bennydenim
@Bennydenim 4 ай бұрын
I grew up in Alaska and have worked at various resorts in the states and I can still say there’s something special about Alyeska. The turrain in AK Is the reason to be there it’s so awesome. Girdwood is also a really cool vibe for ski towns. It’s definitely not the biggest mountain but the snow it gets is unreal. Definitely something you need to experience! I’m headed to park city this winter for work and I’m so stoked for it. Only resort in Utah I’ve rode so far is Brighton and I fell in love. So stoked.
@LoganC278
@LoganC278 4 ай бұрын
Brightons where i first started definitely agree, have fun in park city
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Can't wait to ride Alyeska! Try and get a day in at Snowbird on your Utah trip, its the best in Utah in my opinion
@theroadnottakentravel
@theroadnottakentravel 3 ай бұрын
Finally someone who wasn't afraid to rank Lake Louise higher than Sunshine Village😅☺
@liquidblueloft
@liquidblueloft 3 ай бұрын
Exactly. I've never understood the delusional love for Sunshine.
@theroadnottakentravel
@theroadnottakentravel 3 ай бұрын
@@liquidblueloft sunshine had the best snow I've ever skiied, but the flat spots... (at least Lake Louise is a real mountain)
@alextrafton1348
@alextrafton1348 3 ай бұрын
LL is way more fun, got to ski them both last year and like its night and day
@MXZFreek
@MXZFreek 2 ай бұрын
Lake Louise has been consistently the most Epic over the “years”!!!!!!!
@wallsaaron
@wallsaaron 3 ай бұрын
This was a super fun video to watch, thanks for putting this together! I've lived in Colorado for 10+ years now chasing powder from the front range, and moved to Steamboat full time a few years ago because it's the best for snow. I got 100+ days at the 'Boat last season. I generally agree with your list, but as others have mentioned, I think Steamboat is too low. People who think it's flat haven't skied it right. Biggest unlock is Mahogany Ridge and Fish Creek Canyon, which just opened on 23-24 season. It's 650 acres of fall line skiing. It's like Highlands or Abasin. Huge drops, 100' cliff lines, and Wyoming / Utah snow quality without the lines you get on I-70 resorts. It also means the snow stays around for days. I lived in Summit County for a few years and Abasin was my home mountain, and while it's fun, it just doesn't get the same snow that Steamboat gets. Add the Denver crowds and it feel crusty and skied out on most days.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Thats fair I didn't ski Steamboat last season so Mahogany ridge wasn't open when i was there so guess I gotta go back and check it out!
@wallsaaron
@wallsaaron 3 ай бұрын
@joeythenomad definitely do! Locals are pretty upset that this terrain got added to inbounds, but I personally prefer to have ski patrol available to help in the rowdiest of terrain in case I eat it. It was still knee deep on most days in the canyon last season, and if I had to distill steamboat’s magic, it’s that. Pow for days, some of the most fun steeps you can find if you know where to look.
@hunterhelm6280
@hunterhelm6280 26 күн бұрын
Taos, A-tier?!?!? YESSIR. I completely agree. I've skied many of the great Colorado resorts (haven't made my way to Utah or Canada), and I must say that Taos has never left me feeling like it was anything less than its northern competitors.
@johnhishon9473
@johnhishon9473 3 ай бұрын
I am not a westerner, but I took a trip to Crested Butte in January of 2023 with some college friends and I am happy to see that our ski resort made it to A tier. That is the only ski resort I have ever been to. I couldn't even tell you anything about any other ski resort on this list but I have a small sense of pride seeing CB at A tier. On the way down from the easiest route there, Houston, on the first day of the trip I ran into a few older gentlemen who were giving me tips on how to not wipe out. Funnily enough they were all talking to me like I was a native Coloradoan lol.
@MackOnTheRoad
@MackOnTheRoad 5 ай бұрын
Man this was great! We did about half those mountains last season (also on ikon and epic) while camping in the RV full time. and YES Big sky deserves S ranking but totally dependent on the snow haha. You need to go to whitefish! Awesome little local mountain, some awesome steep runs on the outer lifts. Great video. We might make one like this soon.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 5 ай бұрын
Thanks whitefish is definitely on my list so I hope I can make it this season!
@stevejeffrey11
@stevejeffrey11 9 ай бұрын
check out Big White outside of Kelowna, champagne powder & snows way more than whistler!
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
Big whites on my list for next season! I’ve heard great things
@andrewbryan1444
@andrewbryan1444 8 ай бұрын
Big White is good times! Gem chair on a Pow day..... heaven.
@colemanzilla
@colemanzilla 4 ай бұрын
🤫
@edclark1345
@edclark1345 4 ай бұрын
YES BRO.
@edclark1345
@edclark1345 4 ай бұрын
@@andrewbryan1444 so true
@ian_blakemore5936
@ian_blakemore5936 2 ай бұрын
The one thing about Steven’s pass is that there is a lot of hidden stuff that you can find and ski that is unmarked.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 2 ай бұрын
Excited to explore it more this year!
@cassiepatrick8926
@cassiepatrick8926 Ай бұрын
def not D tier.
@pclifton4
@pclifton4 4 ай бұрын
As a lifelong Squaw/Palisades skier, I grew up pissed off how every year the mainstream magazines like SKI magazine would always rank places such as Vail, Beaver Creek and Deer Valley at the top of their list of "best resorts". Like, who tf would rather ski there unless you were only there to buy a fur ski jacket and pay $100 for a steak? This video makes me feel vindicated.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Agreed! had to put the others in their place lol
@cristiangonzalez7628
@cristiangonzalez7628 4 ай бұрын
Telluride not being S tier hurt a little. The other CO resorts make sense but Telluride is magnificent!
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Telluride is a personal favorite in CO, I struggled with A vs S for it
@eduardoprisbrey9157
@eduardoprisbrey9157 Ай бұрын
Have you ever been to Beaver in UT though, if so what do you think of it? This is my first season and I decided to get a pass there because I go to the college near it.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
I haven't personally done beaver yet but I hear its a good local mountain, just a bit smaller than the ones in the cottonwoods but if you're going to college near there its a great place to have a pass and get some laps in
@arcadeshift5071
@arcadeshift5071 2 ай бұрын
[World class skiing with high vertical, huge variation of terrian, good snow quality, beautiful views] "I dunno, it's kinda flat (🙄), not a lot of challenge, it's just not for me." Geez, hard to impress you. Sounds like at this point you need helli-skiing in Alaska, Argentina, or the Himalayas to impress you.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 2 ай бұрын
Which mountain is this referring to? But yes heli-skiing would be sick but theres plenty of resorts that are amazing! See the S and A tiers on this list
@Jpod-is8vt
@Jpod-is8vt 9 ай бұрын
Personally I think steamboat should be upper B tier to A just because they have no lines most of the time and especially with the new area it’s super fun.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
The no lines is great, much different than the 70 mountains lol. I can see how some people would like it but idk just wasn’t my cup of tea, but glad you enjoy it!
@Skier72
@Skier72 9 ай бұрын
Nice video! Nakiska's main draw is it's close proximity to Calgary. While the mountain doesn't stack up well against Sunshine or Louise, it's excellent for a quick half day, or if conditions are not the best. The glades on the upper mountain are quite fun when they get enough snow.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 8 ай бұрын
For sure! If you're in Calgary its great for going and getting a few laps in. Just hard to compare with Sunshine and Louise right there
@travelescapesOFFICIAL
@travelescapesOFFICIAL 8 ай бұрын
Great video! I lived 5 years in Colorado. This video makes me miss snowboarding/skiing
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Definitely hard to move away from being so close to the mountains
@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_
@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_ 9 ай бұрын
Good list...but Breck over A-Basin? Breck is bigger and has decent expert terrain, but I'd wager A-Basin has more legit expert terrain even though it's smaller. Certainly A-Basin has more sustained expert terrain. I've never skied Kicking Horse, but did mountain bike there. Insane terrain. I knew it was a good ski area, but was blown away the first time I took the Gondola up and saw it all.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
I personally prefer A basin over Breck but I just felt like Breck had the full package and the expert terrain was easier than accessing when compared to hiking the East Wall at A basin, but I could be convinced to swap them I'm not super set on that ranking lol especially with how crowded Breck gets. Kicking Horse is insane and definitely worth the trip! Pair it with a few days at Revy and if the snows good it'll be the best ski trip ever
@Custom_Stryfe_Main
@Custom_Stryfe_Main 9 ай бұрын
I agree here, A Basin is cool but I much prefer Breck for it's ease of access. I was there in early April and I only needed to ride one fixed grip lift, which was only for accessing peak 6. Breck also has much more terrain to explore, even if it's tamer overall.
@nylla6161
@nylla6161 8 ай бұрын
@@Custom_Stryfe_Mainbreck? ease of access? lol. it takes 30+ minutes to get from the parking lot to the top of the mountain… abasin, park at the beach, up top within 10 minutes
@Custom_Stryfe_Main
@Custom_Stryfe_Main 8 ай бұрын
@@nylla6161 That depends on how crowded it is, and what you consider "the top" to be. If you're talking about reaching the hike to the summit of peaks 6 or 8, then yes it will take a while, but that's because you're ascending an extra 800-1000 vertical feet compared to A Basin. If you're talking about just getting to the top of one of the out of base lifts, it only takes about 10 min when there aren't many crowds. And no, Breck won't be crowded if you pick the right time to go- those times being before mid December and after mid/late March.
@nylla6161
@nylla6161 8 ай бұрын
@@Custom_Stryfe_Main it might be an extra 800 feet, but the bottom half of breck is flat and pointless. E, 6, imperial, t bar, & kensho are the only things worth skiing. 8 minutes on the gondola, 8 minutes on superchair, then you still have another lift or t bar to go meanwhile, pali is 100 feet from my car. with the summit just an extra 4 minute chair. like i love breck, i live in breck, but nothing about this place is easy to access, especially on weekends… couldn’t even imagine going out to ski here on the weekend. good god lol
@joegillum
@joegillum 23 күн бұрын
Would be awesome to have a 'snow bunny/coolest town' list to go with this, as a series. Also a best 'I am bringing a newbie' list - if not the same.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 23 күн бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@joegillum
@joegillum 23 күн бұрын
@@joeythenomad yeah, I would love to see that. Especially if it was broken down into different types - for example, I'm not in my 20's anymore, so a town that is awesome because of bar-hopping and singles scene action wouldn't be as cool to me as a more chill town with a few cool brewpubs and good restaurants and shops. My current view of things, which is really superficial, is things like: Vail seems bougie where Breckenridge seems more chill/fun - but could also be better for a younger crowd. Maybe I'm wrong. Whistler seemed like a more chill/mixed vibe, but I haven't been there in 10 years. Other places may have almost no town to speak of, or the rare gem could be a smaller resort with a really cool town at the base that isn't overrun by people yet. Etc.
@AlexM-zc7ib
@AlexM-zc7ib 4 ай бұрын
Sun Peaks ....agree. great family hill, some nice tree skiing, but if you love skiing steep and doubles, not great. Apex is amazing.
@smacky1966
@smacky1966 3 ай бұрын
Joey- Like you I have been living the overland lifestyle (DoubleNickelRoadTrip) for three years and have skied almost all the resorts that you have. Obviously your ratings prioritize steepness and I agree with most of your assessments based on that. A few comments- your only bad miss is your rating of Alta. There is no world in which Alta isn't S tier. Though I am an advanced skier, I prioritize consistent deep and light powder over absolutely gnarly terrain. To me only Alta and Taos are truly magical experiences for advanced/expert skiers. That brings me to Taos. For and Advanced/Expert Skier I would rate it S Tier. Their relatively lower annual snowfall amounts are tricky. Its true that you probably want to ski Taos After February 1 but the snow quality and preservation is top notch. Also, while many Colorado resorts get a consistent 2-4 inch refresh storms, Taos gets hit with big and dry dumps. So they may go two weeks with bluebird days on chalky packed powder, and then get hit with 40 inches in two days. There is not a mountain I'd rather ski in February and March than Taos. A couple other comments- if you like spring corn skiing, then A- basin should be bumped up a notch. I skied A Basin on May 25 in 2023 and had genuine winter conditions the top 800 vert and beautiful corn below. Sun Valley while lacking gnarly terrain has some of the steepest and longest Blue Runs in North America. As an advanced skier who is pushing 60, I have learned to enjoy long and steep Blue/Black cruisers. If I added that to your rankings- Snowmass would move up a notch and Sun Valley would move to A tier. Overall though a great ranking based on the type of skier we are.
@4lpineYT
@4lpineYT 3 ай бұрын
Big white ski resort? That place is magical.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
I've heard really good things! Just haven't been able to make it myself yet
@user-uv2kj7rc4q
@user-uv2kj7rc4q 20 күн бұрын
Kiwi flats at mammoth is even more insane that Huevos, Hangman's, and Climax
@iugaialeksei2108
@iugaialeksei2108 4 ай бұрын
That's a very solid list. Canadian resorts ranking seems precise.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate the feedback!
@iugaialeksei2108
@iugaialeksei2108 4 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomadI’m really happy that such resorts as RED, Revelstoke, Fernie and Kicking horse get the credit they deserve.
@EAOO
@EAOO 2 ай бұрын
I went to snowbird when I was 12 and was still a pretty inexperienced rider. Im by no means an expert now but I can ride some much harder terrain so I wonder how much more enjoyable it would be if I went back (you are right, I didnt really have a good time when I went lol)
@tristanplaut
@tristanplaut 2 ай бұрын
You should definitely check out The Chutes at Mt Rose in Tahoe if you're looking for expert level terrain
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 2 ай бұрын
@@tristanplaut I’ll check it out thanks!
@ElijahJones
@ElijahJones Ай бұрын
Whistler all the way. Maybe I'm biased. I love my PNW mountains. But I do have to agree with the weather on Whistler However when conditions are right it's the best I have experienced. Also love Bachelor and Crystal. They are so much fun but Whistler takes the cake for me.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
Weather really makes a difference in PNW but when its good the skiing is so good!!
@gagevictoor8041
@gagevictoor8041 19 күн бұрын
Been to bachelor once it was pretty dope, normally am up at Mt Hood
@JonWebel
@JonWebel 9 ай бұрын
I hope to visit all these some day! Especially the Canada S tier. I have spent many greats day in UT and agree with all you rankings except I think you should give PowMow another try especially after the new public lifts go in. PowMow stashes last for days and lift lines do not exist ...Snowbird is amazing but tracked out by noon on a fresh day and the red snake up and down takes away from then awesomeness. Baldy hike (very short) can make the fresh turns last till 3 lol. Thanks for the rankings! Helps to get the most from Ikon investment!
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
Revy and Kicking Horse have the same light Utah snow so thats where you'll wanna go if you like Utah. And I know powmow gets great powder and it sticks around, but i dunno it doesn't seem to have a lot of pitch but maybe i just haven't found where to go. the cottonwood red snake can be pretty bad though...
@andrewsteward7830
@andrewsteward7830 3 ай бұрын
A Basin should be A. Steamboat B. I personally like Alta over Snowbird precisely because at Alta you have to know where the best lines are, so it keeps the powder more fresh. I totally agree with Taos at A. The terrain at Taos is the real deal.
@wilmoore5259
@wilmoore5259 2 ай бұрын
I tend to agree with you. I love Steamboat and A Basin. Also like Alta over Snowbird. But I'm not an expert skier. More intermediate to advanced. I am also partial to Beaver Creek. Something about it.
@ianlucht3121
@ianlucht3121 Ай бұрын
Idk I just think that not allowing snowboarders should be an immediate D/Q from top rank like some groups gonna have a snowboarder and barring them from the mountain just seems harsh.
@muffinsthacat9903
@muffinsthacat9903 2 ай бұрын
Cypress is my first mountain and my home mountain i think its a d tear it hase some ok runs nice people good food the biggest out of cypress semor and grous it is a bit pricey for a pass. The raven and sky chair are the best. I am thinking of becoming a ski instructor there for a winter job.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 2 ай бұрын
Winter ski instructor there would be a great seasonal job!
@christiansauerwein9980
@christiansauerwein9980 3 ай бұрын
No Purg?????
@WhiteMamba1111
@WhiteMamba1111 4 ай бұрын
stone creek chutes and the backcountry glade skiing on the opposite side of beaver creek offer some really fun extreme terrain on a powder day. Beaver Creek B tier on powder days imo
@nespolo1597
@nespolo1597 9 ай бұрын
Awesome video.I live in co so a basin not being at least a tier is wild to me. Also telluride not being S tier is criminal to me. But I really liked your reviews on Canada resorts that I havnt been to yet.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
Those are 2 that I went back and forth on. Personally A basin is one of my favorites in co, its just a lot smaller than others especially if you don't feel like hiking up the east wall. But there's still lots of good stuff and there and Copper is usually where I go when i'm around Denver. Telluride is super close to S tier to me too, I've only had one trip there though so maybe a few more days would bump it up for me lol
@noahstremme9183
@noahstremme9183 3 ай бұрын
Casually just skips Mt. Hood
@LKGTAG
@LKGTAG 6 ай бұрын
What camera do you use when you ski? I am trying to find a good camera for skiing.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 6 ай бұрын
I record all my ski footage with the Insta360 X4 so that way I can reframe it in post for horizontal for youtube or vertical clips for social media. Also I don't have to worry about mounting at a bad angle or the camera getting knocked into a different position and missing the shot. amzn.to/3LVVtvO
@LKGTAG
@LKGTAG 6 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomad Thank you so much!
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 6 ай бұрын
@@LKGTAG Happy to help!
@grassyfps7301
@grassyfps7301 4 ай бұрын
Im starting snowboarding this year and will be there 3-6 days a week do you recommend getting a pass for alpental and snoqualmie or just snoqualimie
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Personally I like alpental more than snoqualmie so I think its worth it if you'll be going 3-6 days a week
@lpzeegaming7821
@lpzeegaming7821 Ай бұрын
you missed mt washington on vancouver island, watched the whole vid waiting for you to rate it 😅😂
@kylethompson6433
@kylethompson6433 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Would you consider making a video about the day to day while living in the van during ski season? Curious how easy it is to find things like places to sleep, and fresh water to fill up with.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
I have one from last season actually! Might remake it again this year kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIrbZ4R4oreCZtk&ab_channel=JoeyTheNomad
@kylethompson6433
@kylethompson6433 3 ай бұрын
Ah awesome, thanks for sharing that! Do you find it difficult to find fresh water fill up spots in the winter? What are your go to’s?
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
@@kylethompson6433 Ya winter is definitely harder for finding spots to fill up water because a lot places turn their water off in the winter to avoid freezing. Some of my go tos in the winter are truck stops (some still have water on), or I find or make a friend that has a water tap at their house, and as a last resort I'll usually ask a liftie if they know of anywhere to go
@kylethompson6433
@kylethompson6433 3 ай бұрын
Ahh gotcha. Thank you for the ideas and your help! Cheers
@anthonyalpha4118
@anthonyalpha4118 9 ай бұрын
Bro looks like you were ripping that Wiggle off Chair 3 about the same time I was last summer. That thing was Super fun sometimes I could Send a nice Spreadie off the bottom lip. No love for SugarBowl? It's my home resort since I've bailed on Sierra & NorthStar long ago. I go to Palisades late season can't dispute anything that place ROCKS. And it gets CROWDED, especially late season Pow day when everything else is closed, like May 5th last Sunday!
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 8 ай бұрын
That is when I recorded that so you're probably there too! haha that thing was so fun. And I haven't been to SugarBowl or Sierra since I've mostly skied Ikon and Epic resorts. hard to justify paying for day passes when you've already spent $2k on passes lol. Tahoe in the spring is the place to be though!
@michaelzero5144
@michaelzero5144 21 күн бұрын
This list will change when you in your late 30’s/40’s. I was the same when I was young and ski almost all these on this list…
@ericISpanthersn
@ericISpanthersn 27 күн бұрын
Ooh I’d love to see where Whitefish stacks up on here.
@jfanoe
@jfanoe 2 ай бұрын
Palisades over Mammoth? 👀 That's a hot take. Also, hitting Red but skipping Whitewater was a missed opportunity.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 2 ай бұрын
Red was on a family trip so didn't have time to hit whitewater, but planning on heading there this season!
@jfanoe
@jfanoe 2 ай бұрын
It's definitely worth it! It's not huge, but the snow quality and terrain are awesome. As a bonus, even though it has maybe the most barebones base area after Silverton, the food they serve is incredible.
@ErmActually1
@ErmActually1 Ай бұрын
I'd like to defend Sunpeaks a bit. If you're able to go with somebody who's advanced and knows the mountain, the skiing off Crystal is pretty fantastic. Gils is full of open expert terrain and there's some pretty great lines in the West Bowl.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
Maybe I just need someone to show me around but i wasn't able to find the truly expert stuff when i was there
@CascadiaNow69
@CascadiaNow69 4 ай бұрын
Bro didn’t even acknowledge mt hood :( is our skiiing that mediocre?
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
I just haven't had the chance to personally ski at mt hood yet, hoping to get there this season so I'll update the video after that
@RealSneakyLike
@RealSneakyLike 4 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomadreach out if you need a guide! Happy to show you the steepest/deepest runs. Meadows in the day and Ski Bowl in the evening is the way to do it. I’d skip Timberline.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Thank I may take you up on that!
@blueleafy7167
@blueleafy7167 4 ай бұрын
you forgot marmot basin, jasper AB. its less known but its still a resort with 8 ski lifts its great
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Heard good things but havent been able to get there yet so thats why I didn't include it
@carrpet790
@carrpet790 2 ай бұрын
As a long time Coloradan, I’ve skied Breck too many times! In fact I learned to ski there and had to deal with tons of people from my inception😂 I think it doesn’t deserve A tier, and definitely not a peer of Highlands which is far superior in my book. The lower 2/3 of Breck is super flat and too many bottlenecks to get to the good terrain. And the volume of people! And the wind! I will say though, after spring break when all the crowds leave, I enjoy Breck enough. No lift lines, the terrain at the top is all open, less wind, and the elevation preserves the snow well into May.
@BoschVoyage
@BoschVoyage 7 ай бұрын
I constantly agreed with your opinions. Especially with Sun Valley, I didn’t get why it’s so hyped either.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 7 ай бұрын
Same like it’s a fun mountain but definitely overhyped in my opinion
@TorDoesStuff
@TorDoesStuff Ай бұрын
Hey! Great vid! Just so you know u may have left out monarch
@BobRossRulez
@BobRossRulez 9 ай бұрын
Is that you skiing and doing all the flips, etc? And great review also!
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
Some of the clips are me some of them are other people. The flips are usually not me, I'm not that good lol. The big mountain steep chutes and cliffs are what I usually do
@BobRossRulez
@BobRossRulez 8 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomad Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Regardless, you're a badass, and not just on the slopes. I just discovered your channel and I need to subscribe now. Great content and lifestyle.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 8 ай бұрын
@@BobRossRulez thanks so much I appreciate it!
@toddl1259
@toddl1259 9 ай бұрын
Great vid! You should break down each resort in detail... I would watch each one.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
That's a great idea for a video series!
@MauraMarcus
@MauraMarcus 5 ай бұрын
I took a week of lessons at Taos for 6 years and really improved my skiing.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 5 ай бұрын
Taos is a great place to learn and practice! They got some solid terrain
@IndependentLogos
@IndependentLogos 6 ай бұрын
No larger east coast mountains? Killington, Tremblant, etc.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 6 ай бұрын
East coast has some sick mountains and I grew up skiing there, didn't include it in this video though because it was already pretty long and didn't feel fair comparing a whistler to Waterville Valley... I'll make another video with East coast mountains only
@jaytabac6525
@jaytabac6525 9 ай бұрын
great vid. van question for you as i am beginning van build. where and how do you store your skis? I did not see one of those ski lockers in the back of your van. thx.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
thanks! I built a space for them in the back of my van underneath my water tank. Basically they slide in the back and i have space cut out for them to live all the way up to my cabinet. Here's a video showing it kzbin.infoS2m1HGzTVIY
@karstenseidel6130
@karstenseidel6130 Ай бұрын
Steamboat just opened a new lift that access some pretty extreme hike out terrain that would move it up on your list I would think.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
I'll have to try and get out there this season and check it out to update the review
@jackbauer9225
@jackbauer9225 4 ай бұрын
Great list. However, I always thought that vail was awesome. Blue sky basin has some super steep runs with a few pretty massive cliffs. I also thought high line is one of the hardest runs I’ve ever done because the moguls were some of the biggest I’ve ever done. I also do think this list focuses too much on how steep the areas are and not the variety ski areas have or the terrain variety they offer. For example, keystone has a much better terrain park and significantly more terrain variety and acres than Brighton does. But that’s just my opinion. I also enjoy some intermediate and advanced terrain when I go and not just expert so I like the variety of places like vail and breck a lot and feel that snowbird mostly caters towards people who wanna do expert terrain most of the day. Great list nonetheless
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Vail is great and a very fun mountain, I just think its generally overhyped. But any day out there is a great day
@jackbauer9225
@jackbauer9225 4 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomad I do agree with that. And nonetheless the video is your opinion too so it’s still a great list. I just have always liked Colorado skiing more than Utah for some reason. Which is an unpopular opinion haha. But great video all the same!
@rhydon777
@rhydon777 4 ай бұрын
Have to disagree with Sun Valley. D? Really? Ok, a few reasons its rated so high by others. 1. Consistently excellent conditions. It is called Sun Valley for a reason. Bluebird days are very common. And while they get less natural snow than the Rockies, they have very robust snowmaking. You can count on excellent grooming and perfect corduroy. 2. Excellent ski school/instructors 3. On mountain food is a cut above. 4. Breathtaking view from the top. 5 different ranges are visible. 5. A part of ski history 6. A personal reason, being in my 60s now I stay off the Expert terrain. The long, sweeping cruiser and intermediate trails at Sun Valley are just excellent. And You can cruise from the top of the mountain all the way to the base areas on greens and blues. Sun Valley is my "S" tier resort now that I don't chase the steeps. I guess it depends on what you are looking for.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
My ratings are mostly based on availability of expert terrain and steeps, and snow quality so thats why its D. Based on what you've said it could definitely be higher but we have different criteria for what we want from ski resorts it sounds like. But if you love it and are getting out there thats all that matters!
@bcwbcw3741
@bcwbcw3741 2 ай бұрын
Sun Valley can produce some serious Sierra Cement snow that's like gluey snot forcing you to do groomers.
@erinb4919
@erinb4919 3 ай бұрын
Yup... Agree with your list for Canada... Fernie can be epic. Or it can rain mid winter sigh
@kosycat1
@kosycat1 4 ай бұрын
I always have pretty good luck at Snowbird,and the locals there always seem to make me feel welcome and some of them even remembered me from the season before. Kinds of coo the hear someone call your name at the bird when you live like 1500 miles away. I always just drive up about an hour before they open and usually get one of the first spots at the top of the parking lot nearest to the tram. Have a nice snack and get in the tram line early if I can to get at least one tram ride for the day because if it gets backed up I opt for laping the other lift beings is so easy to bounce around the resort. I'm usually just ripping n my own so I can cover a lot of ground in only a few hours then call it a day around 1-2 and if its a epic day stay until close. but I try to listen to my body and not go to far. Took a heavy slam there one day only an hour into a foot powder day and had to call it because I injured my wrist pretty badly. I knew if I feel on it again nit would not be good andeven though it didn't seem like a wrist could take you out of snowboarding for the day, at snowbird you don't want to me messing around like that. Brighton is right up there for me too though being a snowboarder. there is some insane steep stuff if you hike the ridges and had a few mandatory airs. Lots of nice medium-large cliffs with good landings at Brighton.
@thewintersportsguy
@thewintersportsguy 4 ай бұрын
the whistler one isn't really accurate at all. if you go midweek you wont have any crowd issues at all. 4 hours from vancouver never happens unless it snows like 2 feet overnight
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
ya thats what I meant. midweek is fine, powder day on a weekend will be lots of traffic
@PaulSimon-b4b
@PaulSimon-b4b Ай бұрын
I ski Whistler 40 times a year. It is the best mountain if you can pick your days. There are a lot of bad weather days and super crowded days. If you are planning a 5 day vacation I would not recommend it.
@douglasbroccone3144
@douglasbroccone3144 7 ай бұрын
If you were going to buy a vacation ski house, where would you buy?
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 7 ай бұрын
Oohhh that’s a good question! If we’re not counting the effort it takes to get there probably revelstoke or telluride, including travel hassle probably Tahoe for the vibes and different mountain choices. Jackson is also a solid contender it’s hard to choose!
@LongsYt
@LongsYt 9 ай бұрын
I really think A-basin should be S tier. Its not just the ski trails that make Arapahoe basin so good it how the mountain ops have been running their mountain. Lift lines at A basin are always 10 minutes or less. You never feel like your cramped or so many people are around while you are skiing. Other ski areas in Colorado like Wp, Keystone, Breck, Vail, Eldora, and Baver creek feel like its Dodgeball trying just to ski down the mountain which realy isnt fun. Arapahoe basin is making sure they are carbon nutural by 2025 ( or something like that, correct me if i'm wrong😂). Arapahoe basin did just join alterra which people a say could be bad, but Alan Henceroth the cheif operating officer of a basin said nothing will change for arapahoe basin (just parking requirements which could be a good thing). Arapahoe basin terrian is also on another leval. The east wall, pali and steep gullies area are all Phenomenal. Yeah, A basin isn't the best in October- late december with limited openings on the steepest terrian. During the peak season in January-Mid may it could be one of the best ski mountains in The U.S (maybe???) Of course it isn't alta averge of 530 inches a year but 325 inches of snow a year is still really solid. Sorry if I made a mistake only 13yrs old. Still don't know much about Mountain ops of arapahoe basin . Love the video ❤❤❤
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
A basin is one of my personal favorites so i don't disagree with you, tried to take my personal bias out of this video but ya theres so much good stuff at A basin its just a bit smaller, but everything thats there is amazing
@maxamusbergus
@maxamusbergus 3 ай бұрын
I’m a skier so It doesn’t affect me but could anyone tell me why some resorts are skiers only?
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Its more of a culture and tradition thing, snowboarding didn't used to be a thing and when it first came on the scene a lot of skiers didn't like snowboarders so a few mountains didn't allow snowboarders. Now skiers vs snowboarders isn't that much of a big deal but some resorts keep it for what I'm guessing is tradition and more of a unique selling point to visit
@bl00df4rt
@bl00df4rt 3 ай бұрын
I love tha snowbasin's bathrooms always get a mention
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Can't leave out the best ski bathrooms ever
@twinkieboy17
@twinkieboy17 3 ай бұрын
Heavenly and Steven’s pass that low is insane. You obviously haven’t skied at those places enough.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Skiing there more doesn't change the terrain
@nimayork1
@nimayork1 Ай бұрын
Did you try Marmot Basin? I love it there.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
I haven't been there yet still need to make it there but I've heard good things!
@tylergamester2179
@tylergamester2179 6 ай бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't go to Big White. Although it sounds like it's not your type of terrain I think it's an unreal snowboarders mountain
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 6 ай бұрын
I'd love to go to big white! Just didn't make it there this year so hopefully I can get there this season and update the list
@talon1
@talon1 4 ай бұрын
Love the emphasis you put in the intro and trying to be unbias as possible can tell ur a good guy
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Thank you I really appreciate that! Definitely tried to be unbiased and keep out my personal favorites
@deimosphob
@deimosphob 3 ай бұрын
Tbh I expected to see some arizona resorts in there. Recent has been really good too, past 2 years has been lasting damn near the end of May for snowbowl and Sunrise could have stayed open but sunrise closed early.
@aidenmoore750
@aidenmoore750 2 ай бұрын
Where is New England????
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 2 ай бұрын
Its another word for the Northeast. So New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island
@arjunski
@arjunski 9 ай бұрын
Where would Aspen Mountain rank for you on this list?
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
Which one? I have Aspen Snowmass in B tier and Aspen Highland in A tier on this list
@arjunski
@arjunski 4 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomad Ajax
@je5406
@je5406 4 ай бұрын
​​​@@joeythenomad There's 4 seperate mountains in Aspen Snowmass Ajax (in the town of Aspen) Aspen Highlands Snowmass Buttermilk (Xgames)
@adamkagy7383
@adamkagy7383 Ай бұрын
Great list. Most of CO is overrated, overcrowded or just has poor snow compared to a lot of western and CA ski areas.
@LeoSkierBro
@LeoSkierBro Ай бұрын
According to this video, the northeast has mysteriously disappeared from north america
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
Didn't seem fair to compare the mountains of the west to the east coast ones so I'll do a different video with those
@harveylumsdon1819
@harveylumsdon1819 4 ай бұрын
Panorama is so slept on, only downside about it is the inconsistent snowfall
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Agreed! The unpredictability of the snow really is the hardest part
@nuniel8398
@nuniel8398 3 ай бұрын
It's "Al-as-ka" not "Ali-as-ka" How did you pronounce that incorrectly?
@zacharysmith7872
@zacharysmith7872 3 ай бұрын
Alyeska.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Alaska is the state, Alyeska is the name of the ski resort
@RyanBruss
@RyanBruss 3 ай бұрын
Why did you speed up all the b-roll of you skiing?
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Thats just how fast I ski
@steezyskis2167
@steezyskis2167 2 ай бұрын
Beaver mountain utah?😢
@Userr33e21
@Userr33e21 4 ай бұрын
Can you kfed?
@CoconutCole-ku5mo
@CoconutCole-ku5mo 2 ай бұрын
Next one your in Montana you should check out bridger bowl
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad Ай бұрын
I'm trying to get out there!
@strobliss
@strobliss 3 ай бұрын
no mount baker??
@PaulSimon-b4b
@PaulSimon-b4b Ай бұрын
Quiet man. Baker never gets any snow and it's super crowded mid week and lift tickets are more than Vail., don't go there.
@C.oleCarson
@C.oleCarson 4 ай бұрын
The clip at 9:52 is Bridger Bowl 🤣 not Vail. That dude just wants to keep Bridger a secret haha
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
sshhhhhh lol
@C.oleCarson
@C.oleCarson 4 ай бұрын
@@joeythenomad haha didn't want people to think Vail actually has terrain that good
@zackkillpack431
@zackkillpack431 4 ай бұрын
Decent reviews but I have to say your criteria is missing a handful resorts in Utah that’s if you have yet to experience, then you are limiting yourself from the best experiences in the world. I grew up skiing in Utah but the constant fight with crowds has made me ski less and less. It’s not like when I was young and on a Tuesday after school when you ran up a place like Provo canyon, my friends and I, late in the day, would be on fresh powder making some of the first 5 or 6 tracks of the day. Which leads to Sundance, if you haven’t skied it you haven’t actually skied Utah just alike Nordic Valley, Eagle Point,cherry point, Beaver, snowbasin and Brian head. All of them have expert runs and yes they may not be the little and big cottonwood canyon but they beat any of those four resorts gaining massive headway above of them in the past 15 years. Going skiing and waiting in Disney land lines is not experiencing the Rocky Mountains. Sky a powered day as you a sleekly glide across the top of the lightest and simply put “greatest snow on earth”. Skiing with lines and having to worry abóut getting hit or running into another skier is Disneyland and it’s exploiting the state with the greatest diversity and sheer beauty of any place on earth. I don’t care how good the runs are at snowbird, they are rides not skiing. Stop looking for thrills and explore what brings the greatest thrills in skiing. The feeling of being alone and feeling a connection with the power and wonder of nature as you cut lines across its face and feel a sense of peace Disneyland will never provide. Run into a moose chilling in pond as you ski by. I get it man you had to hit pass resorts. Redo your budget and go check out what skiing is and should be about. You missed some of the best CO resorts as well. Stop góing to the Hollywood spots, the secret is out and you are going to Disneyland. Utah and Colorado are two of the greatest most breathtaking places on earth. With Idaho’s, Nevada, Montana and Wyoming joining the back bone of the Rockies, the greatest range on earth. Skip Canada until you explore these place! I have been all over the world and stood on every continent, no place on earth compared to the call the Rockies sings óut when you approach places like Denver and salt lake international and you are welcomed home by towering giants. you are so right about star valley. That ranking must have been paid for and I had family with a cabin there for years. Fun in the summer but not where we went to ski in the winter, thanks for the video. I have a few years on you but I wish you could have gone to those places before they were rides. There are still gems out there that can connect all of us and help us understand and wrk towards preserving the gem we all call home, earth. It’s never to late but everyone must feels that connection if we really hope to save this wonder of the solar system for our children
@carterfan80
@carterfan80 4 ай бұрын
I agree Powder Mountain is overrated. Not as fun as I thought it would be (And we hired a private guide to maximize the experience) Agree with you on Snowbasin and Solitude also....good analysis 👍🏻
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
Glad you agree!
@carterfan80
@carterfan80 4 ай бұрын
@joeythenomad have to disagree with your Sun Valley ranking. D is harsh....great lifts, non stop vertical, great grooming, food and lodge. It's not the biggest and the off trail skiing is not the best, but a D? At least a C imo
@julianjay4304
@julianjay4304 3 сағат бұрын
alpental at D is crazy
@stvemq
@stvemq 4 ай бұрын
On a good snow year with a short ridge hike Snowbasin is as good as snowbird in utah. Long steep pow runs that don't get tracked fast.
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
True that ridge and middle bowl can be awesome
@CollinHabib-h6c
@CollinHabib-h6c 3 ай бұрын
I would definitely switch Telluride in S tier and Palisades in A tier
@retro_tcb
@retro_tcb 3 ай бұрын
Have u been to Wolf Creek? CO
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 3 ай бұрын
Not yet! i've heard really good things and whenever I look at OpenSnow its always up there for snow totals
@a.team_adventures
@a.team_adventures 4 ай бұрын
As someone who prioritizes steeps and tree skiing I appreciate your ranking. Also appreciate the solidarity for snowboarders haha
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 4 ай бұрын
We gotta stick together haha
@A.A.A29
@A.A.A29 9 ай бұрын
Looks like you love standing in lift lines
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
its not too bad if you ski mid week
@whiteblade8877
@whiteblade8877 9 ай бұрын
Fantasy ridge makes solitude crazy fun just have to time it
@joeythenomad
@joeythenomad 9 ай бұрын
if you can get it when its open lol
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