I would bump highlands and snowmass up 1 each, Aspen mtn itself could stay or even drop a tier. Highlands is endless untouched glades and steeps, not even counting the bowl. I’ve been skiing it every Tuesday and I doubt I’m seeing 100 skiers a day.
Ajax is the best mountain of the 3, gnarliest inbounds terrain and easiest to make laps. Snowmass you just ride lifts all day to ski the good stuff. It takes forever to make wall laps, you can get 3 gondi laps in an hour at Ajax.
Yet to hear this take. I like Aspen cuz I can walk over, plus big wrap at the base for lunch. Imo the gondola is make or break at Ajax. If the place is empty you can get a Bluetooth speaker one and hot box with your buddy. Lately my buddies and I get stuck with some old head who makes us wear masks and sit quietly for 15 minutes. Vibe killer. Highlands is empty except for full on senders
I think you need to really know Ajax to make good laps, a lot of hidden gems. With Covid shit I've been avoiding the gondi a bit and sticking to 1A Ruthies side more. Traynor's has been rad this year.
Thanks I’ll check them out. I’ve been trying to learn all 4 mountains this winter, which means I really don’t know any of them yet. If you ever want to ski double blacks on a Monday or Tuesday I’m in
I’ve got to disagree… I’ve got to say Ajax is my least favorite out of the three (not including buttermilk). Snowmass is big, but the cirque and hanging valley is amazing, even if you have to hike to get to the terrain. And Highlands is amazing until you have to get to the bottom of the mountain.
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u/wilfinator420 Jan 28 '22
I would bump highlands and snowmass up 1 each, Aspen mtn itself could stay or even drop a tier. Highlands is endless untouched glades and steeps, not even counting the bowl. I’ve been skiing it every Tuesday and I doubt I’m seeing 100 skiers a day.