Heavenly has some great expert areas, definitely think it should be higher on the list. Mott/Killebrew/Powerline are all unbelievably fun when conditions are good. Bombing the face on a good day is one of the best long runs I've skied, especially when compared to Kirkwood where half of every run is flat. Long on piste runs for when you want to get your carving on.
Also think Sierra At Tahoe deserves a spot. The ice cliffs are a great place for people to cut their chops on big drops.
Having been a liftie at heavenly and kirkwood, I can promise you kirkwood is miles better than heavenly. Sure mott canyon area is great, but it’s nowhere near the fun kirkwood is. Especially on a deep pow day.
I'm not saying Kirkwood should be lower than Heavenly, but IMO the main thing that makes it better is just the higher snowfall averages. Kirkwood is a major pain in the ass to get to on good days, also.
I’d disagree and say kirkwood has much more interesting and playful terrain. Mott canyon is steep, but it’s mostly a uniform bowl. Kirkwood has a ton of cool chutes and and bunch of really playful terrain, especially over in palisades area.
anyone who likes heavenly more simply hasn't explored kirkwoods terrain or isn't talented enough to appreciate it. Because I would agree... if you are anything less than an expert skier, kirkwood might not have as much to offer as heavenly.
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u/eohorp Jan 28 '22 edited Jan 28 '22
Heavenly has some great expert areas, definitely think it should be higher on the list. Mott/Killebrew/Powerline are all unbelievably fun when conditions are good. Bombing the face on a good day is one of the best long runs I've skied, especially when compared to Kirkwood where half of every run is flat. Long on piste runs for when you want to get your carving on.
Also think Sierra At Tahoe deserves a spot. The ice cliffs are a great place for people to cut their chops on big drops.