Also bona fide Utah resident here! I never been to the Sundance Festival but it's a really famous event for ANY aspiring and experienced filmmakers to show their films. There's alcohol there to satisfy the drinkers. Yeah I get that the Utah stereotypes can be so cemented that people forget that there are hidden gems. The many ski resorts. Music performances. Heck during the summer and fall we have the Shakespeare Festival that many, many, MANY folks want to perform in. There's even a live replica of the Globe theater! EVERY SINGLE MILLIMETER is like the actual theater where the Bard of Stratford Upon Avon did his works. No electricity included.
Here in Arizona, you can drive up to Flagstaff and go Skiing then drive back to Phoenix and go in the pool! Or drive a little over 3 hours to Mexico and go deep sea fishing in the sea of Cortez! We can do in all here in Arizona!
I am from Indiana and I absolutely love Arizona. From Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, to my favorite Old Tucson. Years ago before it burned, we went and watched movies being made there. The reenacting skits were so much fun as well, also Boot Hill cemetery, Sauruaro Cactus, hiking trails, humming bird & butterfly terrariums too. We were never bored & at night the coolness of the desert is a refreshing change from midday heat. I'm sure you're proud of Arizona and A Mountain. We also got great bargains at Mexican swap meets. ❤😊 I must add that it's always good to be "Back home again in Indiana" 😊 I don't think people realize just how big most of America's States are. 😊
Robert Redford has been a looong time Utah resident, and his first wife was from Utah. He bought and redeveloped one of the ski resorts in the 60's, renaming it Sundance Resort. He then went on to found the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival in the 70's. The festival relocated from Salt Lake City to Park City in the early 80's. All being named for his iconic role in "Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid". Which besides being filmed in Utah, also ties directly into our history. Butch Cassidy was born in Utah and he and his outlaw gang operated all throughout the Intermountain West area during the 1880's-90's. In Utah, Robert Redford isn't just a movie legend. He is a much beloved fellow Utahn, who has done a lot for the state and helped develop our thriving film industry. Salt Lake City will also host the Winter Olympics for the second time in 2034. Along with Los Angeles, we were one of the very few Olympic cities in the last 60+ years that didn't lose money hosting the games. We didn't go in the red, or end up with millions of dollars worth of abandoned and dilapidated arenas/venues/roads like most host cities do. Like L.A., we used our existing venues and infrastructure, and carefully planned all of the development for additional infrastructure to serve the future of the community post-games. That is also the plan for the 2034 games.
I'm lucky to live in Utah and there are ski resorts close to where I live. There are more than you would think within less than half an hour from Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance closer to the Orem/Provo area. It takes me an hour to get to Park City but around 15 minutes to get to Snowbasin and under an hour to get to Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley. These resorts near Ogden don't get as busy as the resorts near SLC which is great! You can ski and then stay in Ogden and enjoy 25th Street in the evening. Utah will be hosting the Olympics again in 2034. Sundance has been in Utah for years. Many big stars come in to promote their films. As a local we stay away from Park City then. They show some films in Salt Lake so I go there. Utah's motto is best snow on earth. It's because it's usually a light fluffy powdery snow.
There's so so so many more that are due to be on this list...Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, etc...not understanding some of the choices here, but they are all great. I have been to Gatlinburg in the winter, and it's hard for them to even make snow 90% of the time, so I wouldn't waste time there if you want snow.
If you're lucky, you may find a skiing or snowboarding instructors who go to the slopes in their off time. And something you can do without needing of balance: snowshoeing. These winter footwear are perfect to attach to your shoes and walk across the snow. Bouncing around like a snowshoe hare is easier than trying to jump around with snow flooding your shoes.
One thing to consider is how many ski runs can you realistically get in a day. Some lines are so long that if you do not purchase a special ticket you may only get one run in.
Aspen, Vail, Jackson Hole, Beaver Creek, Deer Valley for the ultra-rich I like to mingle with so much. LOL!! Skiing is fun guys but it has become so expensive to buy lift tickets now. My ski days are long past. If I lived close you can always get a season pass. Stick with the Scottish resorts. Municipally owned is even better. As long as they aren't too busy. Many of the European resorts have a higher vertical & longer trails. But not as good snow conditions. At least most times. Too many flats too.
Actually, Florida does have a small ski resort. The whole resort is indoor . There is skiing and snowboarding. But like I said it is all inside a tremendous large building.
I’m from Illinois. Not the best skiing here. I’ve been to Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek, Winter Park, Steamboat Springs in Colorado. And Whitefish (Big Mountain) Montana. I’ve also been to Vail, Park City, Sundance and Aspen in summer. But Whistler in British Columbia Canada is also spectacular. We actually do have some decent skiing here in the upper Midwest up in Michigan and Wisconsin. I’ve been to Stowe and Killington Vermont but in summer. All the “winter” resorts have a lot to offer in the summer. They’re all beautiful and fun.
Cheesy, no balance! Did you see those tiny kids skiing? Take lessons. The small towns are the best to meet wonderful people. Wish they had included Maine. I'll send a couple pics! Who wants to go to 100 degree and high humidity?
I grew up skiing Tahoe - Northstar, Squaw Valley (1960 Winter Olympics), Alpine Meadows, Heavenly Valley, and Boreal. How did Lake Tahoe (California/Nevada) not make this list? I suppose the emphasis is on cutesy "resort" towns.
No, the main problem with Aspen is that it is EXPENSIVE. The town has been working a deliberate policy since at least the 1980s to make it a ski area for the wealthy. -
Come on folks, you never knew there's great skiing in the US. Have you been living under a rock? The US has hosted the Winter Olympics at least on three different occasions in my life-time alone. What you just saw is just the tip of the iceberg as far as skiing. E There are literally thousands of ski resorts in America, and we don't need a passport to get to them. There was even a little rinky dink ski resort in my home state of New Jersey, Camp Gaw I think it was called, located in Norther Bergen County New Jersey where I grew up. It only had a couple of hills, nothing like these resorts. We have our Switzerland, Austria, Italian Alps and French Alps right here in America. So guys, I don't want to blow your mind by telling you that California has some of the best ski resorts in the world and even hosted the Winter Olympics in 1960 at Squaw Valley. Yes, that's Squaw Valley California. California not just sunshine and white sand beaches. We kind just humor most Brits, because there is so much they don't know about America. America is simply the most unique country on the face of the Earth, and we are not kidding about that!
One of two in New England? There are at least 7 major ski areas in New England. This video also didn’t do Jackson Hole justice. The town is awesome, lots of great Michelin Star restaurants along with high end shops, and a western style vibe in its architecture. You can tell that the narration and the people who made the video actually haven’t really skied at these ski areas. And Snowmass is not pronounced “snowmiss.” And no California resorts? Mammoth and Heavenly near Tahoe? Instead they have Michigan. Jeez. And Cranmore Mountain and not Killington? This video is ridiculous.
Do not be such snobs. Keep in mind these resorts are open year- round with summer activities as well. It is NOT a moose MAACH it is a moose MARCH. notice the letter R see it right in the middle of the word.
@scrambler69-xk3kv - Are you having a bad day or are you just always rude? I didn't see any snobbishness. Could you point it out? If you can't stand British accents, go elsewhere. You're an embarrassment to educated Americans.
@darylsledge1456 - I didn't get that at all. They seemed enthusiastic and weighing pros and cons as anyone should when planning a vacation, especially one that involves foreign travel.
Also bona fide Utah resident here! I never been to the Sundance Festival but it's a really famous event for ANY aspiring and experienced filmmakers to show their films. There's alcohol there to satisfy the drinkers. Yeah I get that the Utah stereotypes can be so cemented that people forget that there are hidden gems. The many ski resorts. Music performances. Heck during the summer and fall we have the Shakespeare Festival that many, many, MANY folks want to perform in. There's even a live replica of the Globe theater! EVERY SINGLE MILLIMETER is like the actual theater where the Bard of Stratford Upon Avon did his works. No electricity included.
Incredibly beautiful scenery and views of nature.
I enjoy seeing it...from the warmth of my home. 😂
Here in Arizona, you can drive up to Flagstaff and go Skiing then drive back to Phoenix and go in the pool! Or drive a little over 3 hours to Mexico and go deep sea fishing in the sea of Cortez! We can do in all here in Arizona!
It always bothers me that folks don't even bother to check our neck of the woods. Utah, Arizona and New Mexico can have snow too.
I am from Indiana and I absolutely love Arizona. From Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, to my favorite Old Tucson. Years ago before it burned, we went and watched movies being made there. The reenacting skits were so much fun as well, also Boot Hill cemetery, Sauruaro Cactus, hiking trails, humming bird & butterfly terrariums too. We were never bored & at night the coolness of the desert is a refreshing change from midday heat. I'm sure you're proud of Arizona and A Mountain. We also got great bargains at Mexican swap meets. ❤😊
I must add that it's always good to be "Back home again in Indiana" 😊
I don't think people realize just how big most of America's States are. 😊
Robert Redford has been a looong time Utah resident, and his first wife was from Utah. He bought and redeveloped one of the ski resorts in the 60's, renaming it Sundance Resort. He then went on to found the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival in the 70's. The festival relocated from Salt Lake City to Park City in the early 80's. All being named for his iconic role in "Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid". Which besides being filmed in Utah, also ties directly into our history. Butch Cassidy was born in Utah and he and his outlaw gang operated all throughout the Intermountain West area during the 1880's-90's. In Utah, Robert Redford isn't just a movie legend. He is a much beloved fellow Utahn, who has done a lot for the state and helped develop our thriving film industry.
Salt Lake City will also host the Winter Olympics for the second time in 2034. Along with Los Angeles, we were one of the very few Olympic cities in the last 60+ years that didn't lose money hosting the games. We didn't go in the red, or end up with millions of dollars worth of abandoned and dilapidated arenas/venues/roads like most host cities do. Like L.A., we used our existing venues and infrastructure, and carefully planned all of the development for additional infrastructure to serve the future of the community post-games. That is also the plan for the 2034 games.
AW MAN! Waiting for 2034 is going to be so hard! I live in Utah too and I still can never ever forget 2002 when it happened. Truly a beacon of hope.
My family has a vacation house in Breckenridge, CO! My dad designed it himself. 😊
I'm lucky to live in Utah and there are ski resorts close to where I live. There are more than you would think within less than half an hour from Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance closer to the Orem/Provo area. It takes me an hour to get to Park City but around 15 minutes to get to Snowbasin and under an hour to get to Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley. These resorts near Ogden don't get as busy as the resorts near SLC which is great! You can ski and then stay in Ogden and enjoy 25th Street in the evening. Utah will be hosting the Olympics again in 2034. Sundance has been in Utah for years. Many big stars come in to promote their films. As a local we stay away from Park City then. They show some films in Salt Lake so I go there. Utah's motto is best snow on earth. It's because it's usually a light fluffy powdery snow.
There's so so so many more that are due to be on this list...Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, etc...not understanding some of the choices here, but they are all great. I have been to Gatlinburg in the winter, and it's hard for them to even make snow 90% of the time, so I wouldn't waste time there if you want snow.
Aspen was $$$ when I lived in CO years ago, I'm sure it's only gotten more expensive lol. Breckenridge was really fun though.
If you're lucky, you may find a skiing or snowboarding instructors who go to the slopes in their off time. And something you can do without needing of balance: snowshoeing. These winter footwear are perfect to attach to your shoes and walk across the snow. Bouncing around like a snowshoe hare is easier than trying to jump around with snow flooding your shoes.
One thing to consider is how many ski runs can you realistically get in a day. Some lines are so long that if you do not purchase a special ticket you may only get one run in.
Aspen, Vail, Jackson Hole, Beaver Creek, Deer Valley for the ultra-rich I like to mingle with so much. LOL!! Skiing is fun guys but it has become so expensive to buy lift tickets now. My ski days are long past. If I lived close you can always get a season pass. Stick with the Scottish resorts. Municipally owned is even better. As long as they aren't too busy. Many of the European resorts have a higher vertical & longer trails. But not as good snow conditions. At least most times. Too many flats too.
Get yourself a large inner tube they slide down a ski slope too.
yeah, but does Austria have a Moose March?
I think not.
Aspen is also VERY expensive and covered in celebrities YUK. As is Park City. Never heard of the #1. But I also live in Florida & dont ski. LOL.
Actually, Florida does have a small ski resort. The whole resort is indoor . There is skiing and snowboarding. But like I said it is all inside a tremendous large building.
I’m from Illinois. Not the best skiing here. I’ve been to Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek, Winter Park, Steamboat Springs in Colorado. And Whitefish (Big Mountain) Montana. I’ve also been to Vail, Park City, Sundance and Aspen in summer. But Whistler in British Columbia Canada is also spectacular. We actually do have some decent skiing here in the upper Midwest up in Michigan and Wisconsin. I’ve been to Stowe and Killington Vermont but in summer. All the “winter” resorts have a lot to offer in the summer. They’re all beautiful and fun.
Cheesy, no balance! Did you see those tiny kids skiing? Take lessons. The small towns are the best to meet wonderful people. Wish they had included Maine. I'll send a couple pics! Who wants to go to 100 degree and high humidity?
I grew up skiing Tahoe - Northstar, Squaw Valley (1960 Winter Olympics), Alpine Meadows, Heavenly Valley, and Boreal. How did Lake Tahoe (California/Nevada) not make this list? I suppose the emphasis is on cutesy "resort" towns.
No, the main problem with Aspen is that it is EXPENSIVE. The town has been working a deliberate policy since at least the 1980s to make it a ski area for the wealthy. -
Come on folks, you never knew there's great skiing in the US. Have you been living under a rock? The US has hosted the Winter Olympics at least on three different occasions in my life-time alone. What you just saw is just the tip of the iceberg as far as skiing. E There are literally thousands of ski resorts in America, and we don't need a passport to get to them. There was even a little rinky dink ski resort in my home state of New Jersey, Camp Gaw I think it was called, located in Norther Bergen County New Jersey where I grew up. It only had a couple of hills, nothing like these resorts. We have our Switzerland, Austria, Italian Alps and French Alps right here in America. So guys, I don't want to blow your mind by telling you that California has some of the best ski resorts in the world and even hosted the Winter Olympics in 1960 at Squaw Valley. Yes, that's Squaw Valley California. California not just sunshine and white sand beaches. We kind just humor most Brits, because there is so much they don't know about America. America is simply the most unique country on the face of the Earth, and we are not kidding about that!
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There are many more ski resorts than these too. These were just his list of top resorts.
Go snow-tubing! No talent required! :)
One of two in New England? There are at least 7 major ski areas in New England. This video also didn’t do Jackson Hole justice. The town is awesome, lots of great Michelin Star restaurants along with high end shops, and a western style vibe in its architecture. You can tell that the narration and the people who made the video actually haven’t really skied at these ski areas. And Snowmass is not pronounced “snowmiss.” And no California resorts? Mammoth and Heavenly near Tahoe? Instead they have Michigan. Jeez. And Cranmore Mountain and not Killington? This video is ridiculous.
Do not be such snobs. Keep in mind these resorts are open year- round with summer activities as well. It is NOT a moose MAACH it is a moose MARCH. notice the letter R see it right in the middle of the word.
@scrambler69-xk3kv - Are you having a bad day or are you just always rude? I didn't see any snobbishness. Could you point it out? If you can't stand British accents, go elsewhere. You're an embarrassment to educated Americans.
you two are so british, instead of seeing how things could be fun, you two see the negative first.
@darylsledge1456 - I didn't get that at all. They seemed enthusiastic and weighing pros and cons as anyone should when planning a vacation, especially one that involves foreign travel.
@@reindeer7752 ok. it's what makes the world go around, right? you think whatever you think and I think whatever I think. period.