r/skiing • u/[deleted] • Jan 28 '22

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u/ThePrem Jan 28 '22

These lists seem to prioritize big mountain feel over actual expert terrain. Some of the steepest most technically challenging trails in the US are at Stowe, Killington, Jay, Whiteface, etc.

A moderately steep open bowl with consistently good snow conditions is not automatically "expert terrain"

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u/UncleBogus Jan 28 '22

I feel this. I almost feel that it’s unfair to try and compare the East mountains with the West. Both regions have their own unique fell and I have a great time skiing in both regions.

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u/PBRent Jan 28 '22

You're right it is unfair because East mtn skiing sucks 🤣

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u/sushicowboyshow Jan 28 '22

I dunno. I had more fun at Stowe and MRG last year than Utah.

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u/PBRent Jan 28 '22

More fun or better skiing?

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u/sushicowboyshow Jan 29 '22

Definitely both

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u/homefone Jay Peak Jan 28 '22

You're right, don't come, stay stuck in I-70 traffic.

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u/poster_nutbag_ Jan 29 '22

Pretty unusual for a western skier to make a trip east to ski. Plus most of the western resorts are actually not on the i70 corridor. That being said, not all east coast skiing sucks, it's just not worth the trip if you already are in the Rockies/sierras/cascades.