Let's get the planning started! This year we're switching a few things up in terms of timing. Be sure to check out our videos from last year if you haven't yet! You can also check out this event on Facebook.
Riding dates
Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6
Schedule
Monday, March 2 - Brighton (Ikon)
Tuesday, March 3 - Park City (Epic)
Wednesday, March 4 - Snowbird (Ikon)
Thursday, March 5 - Snowbasin (Epic, but no buddy or ski with a friend passes here)
Friday, March 6 - Park City (Epic)
Changes this year
The event has been moved back to try to avoid the early season conditions we've been seeing more and more of in January. Riding dates will all be midweek to avoid crowds. We've removed Solitude because the crowds are getting out of control and the terrain feels limited if conditions aren't epic. We've added Snowbasin because they've joined the Epic pass. Note: Buddy passes and ski with a friend tickets are not valid at Snowbasin.
Passes and lift tickets
All of these resorts are on either the Epic or Ikon pass. Daily tickets can also be purchased and deals are often available on Liftopia. There may also be buddy passes available from folks with season passes.
As of November 15, 2019 we've found some decent deals on tickets already:Lodging options
Most of us tend to stay in the Auto Mall area of Sandy, UT. There are several hotels to choose from within this same area, making carpooling to the resorts and dinner very easy. With these hotels you tend to get what you pay for. Several of us have stayed at the Extended Stay, Hampton Inn, Best Western, Marriott and Residence Inn. All hotels in this area offer free parking.
Travel and transportation
The Salt Lake City International Airport is serviced by all major airlines with many direct flights. Southwest Airlines can have some great deals and allow two free bags which can save you quite a bit of money.
Rental cars are the most efficient way of getting around, but on snow days the canyons will often have vehicle restrictions, requiring chains or AWD / 4x4 vehicles. If you plan to rent a vehicle, try to coordinate with others to help split the cost and upgrade to something AWD if possible.
If you're not renting or sharing a car, Lyft, Uber and cabs can all be found at the airport. The city also has a fairly extensive bus and light rail system in addition to a Ski Bus which brings you up the cottonwood canyons. On powder days the Ski Bus can get packed, so planning accordingly goes a long way. In these cases, you'll want to get to the bus stop early get on the first stop of the line so you can to try to get a seat. The busses tend to be warm, so try not to bundle up until you get to the resort.
We encourage attendees to coordinate travel. If you've attended the event before, feel free to coordinate directly with others. If you haven't, feel free to post your plans and ask questions. You may be able to find someone willing to split hotel and car rental costs.
Roll call!
Let us know if you're coming and I'll keep a running list of everyone to help coordinate.
Definitely!
Courtney
Tom (macrophotog)
Russ (local)
Maybe
Tim (CrazyBoy-1)
Any questions? Let us know!
Riding dates
Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6
Schedule
Monday, March 2 - Brighton (Ikon)
Tuesday, March 3 - Park City (Epic)
Wednesday, March 4 - Snowbird (Ikon)
Thursday, March 5 - Snowbasin (Epic, but no buddy or ski with a friend passes here)
Friday, March 6 - Park City (Epic)
Changes this year
The event has been moved back to try to avoid the early season conditions we've been seeing more and more of in January. Riding dates will all be midweek to avoid crowds. We've removed Solitude because the crowds are getting out of control and the terrain feels limited if conditions aren't epic. We've added Snowbasin because they've joined the Epic pass. Note: Buddy passes and ski with a friend tickets are not valid at Snowbasin.
Passes and lift tickets
All of these resorts are on either the Epic or Ikon pass. Daily tickets can also be purchased and deals are often available on Liftopia. There may also be buddy passes available from folks with season passes.
As of November 15, 2019 we've found some decent deals on tickets already:Lodging options
Most of us tend to stay in the Auto Mall area of Sandy, UT. There are several hotels to choose from within this same area, making carpooling to the resorts and dinner very easy. With these hotels you tend to get what you pay for. Several of us have stayed at the Extended Stay, Hampton Inn, Best Western, Marriott and Residence Inn. All hotels in this area offer free parking.
Travel and transportation
The Salt Lake City International Airport is serviced by all major airlines with many direct flights. Southwest Airlines can have some great deals and allow two free bags which can save you quite a bit of money.
Rental cars are the most efficient way of getting around, but on snow days the canyons will often have vehicle restrictions, requiring chains or AWD / 4x4 vehicles. If you plan to rent a vehicle, try to coordinate with others to help split the cost and upgrade to something AWD if possible.
If you're not renting or sharing a car, Lyft, Uber and cabs can all be found at the airport. The city also has a fairly extensive bus and light rail system in addition to a Ski Bus which brings you up the cottonwood canyons. On powder days the Ski Bus can get packed, so planning accordingly goes a long way. In these cases, you'll want to get to the bus stop early get on the first stop of the line so you can to try to get a seat. The busses tend to be warm, so try not to bundle up until you get to the resort.
We encourage attendees to coordinate travel. If you've attended the event before, feel free to coordinate directly with others. If you haven't, feel free to post your plans and ask questions. You may be able to find someone willing to split hotel and car rental costs.
Roll call!
Let us know if you're coming and I'll keep a running list of everyone to help coordinate.
Definitely!
Courtney
Tom (macrophotog)
Russ (local)
Maybe
Tim (CrazyBoy-1)
Any questions? Let us know!
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