Where to GO in North America

I guess with the pound v the euro, the US is as cheap as it has been in my skiing lifetime. Thats the only saving grace as far as I can see. I'm with Bandit, surprisingly.

Tony_H wrote:I'm with Bandit, surprisingly.

Well, pull your finger out, I'm not waiting around for you to catch up, and I WILL leave you behind :wink:

Erm, with you, not following you :roll:

Tony_H wrote:

Erm, with you, not following you

Erm, wishful thinking Tony.

Wishful thinking about what?

bandit wrote:

Rossfra8 wrote:Bandit-canada? :lol:

Still way too close to Dubya for me.

Not for long...

St Paul last night. We were in the 20,000 that could not get in....



Which gives some idea of how orderly US ski lift lines are... nearly 40,000 people queuing over miles and around dozens of blocks (not that the lift lines are ever that long).

Trencher

I have just read through 5 pages of this thread and I am amazed nobody recommended Lake Tahoe.
Having skied in USA, Canada and Europe I think for a large mixed group it is unbeatable on a combination of the following grounds:
There are 23 different ski area's around the Lake.
It is very scenic.
It has everything from Ultra Steep and powder to completely beginner friendly - Squaw Valley alone has every type of run.
There is a combined lift pass for 7 of the largest resorts and public transport to get you to them if you don't want to drive.
If you do drive there are lots of smaller areas and very cheap options to try.
You can have days not skiing, in Virginia City and Reno or combine it with San Francisco for even more variety.
There is an abundance of snow, usually measured in feet not centimetres and normally Blue skies.

It isn't probably the best for any particular area but has so many boxes ticked that everyone in a large group will find something or somewhere they have to try out.