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Snow Skiing Questions

The following questions were posted in Yahoo's 'Snow Skiing' category:

Should I stay in Salt Lake City to ski in Snowbird?

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I checked all the hotels around Snowbird, only to find that they are very expensive. Would you recommend that I stay within Salt Lake City to ski everyday at Snowbird? Mind you, I will have no car (so I will rely on other means of transport) Thanks in advance.

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You can do it pretty easy. I have stayed at the Days Inn in Midvale and rode the bus up to Snowbird. The hotel offered a "Superpass" that included Tram and Public transit. Make sure to download a copy of the bus schedule. I never had any trouble in the morning, but I did have to wait a few times coming down at the end of the day. This particular Days Inn was right by a TRAX station too, so running downtown at night was not a problem. I had a shuttle from the airport, I think it cost me $30 round trip. There are of course other hotel options in Sandy as well. Good Luck, have fun!

is the Brighton Ski resort better than the Snowbird Ski resort, or is it the other way around?

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me and my brother went to Brighton but i've never been to snowbird. we are going snowbording tommorow and Brighton closes this week, so i want to know if a should go to brighton one more time or snowbird?

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Is that a serious question? Snowbird rapes Brighton in every conceivable category except maybe crowds.

I want to go snowbird to ski but want to miss most of the crowds what is the best time of the year to go skiin

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I am still in school and can't leave just like that but want to go this year or next.

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Or January - there is usually heaps of snow, and crowds are low unless the hordes invade from Salt Lake City on a powder day. It is cold. Generally a resort's low season prices are there to attract people when the resort is not busy, so look for the low season deals. That is when the crowds are likely to be smaller.

Where can u find private guides that will take two people hiking at snowbird?

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the Snowbird website

Going to Utah skiing Dec 19to25. How is the road going to Snowbird?Can a mini van make it all weather tires?

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The road to snowbird is fine if its not snowing. If it is snowing, I recommend a 4x4. If its too bad, they'll close the road. FYI... There was a freak avalanche at Snowbird and a woman died just the other day. http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11232264

How is skiing at Snowbird in late April?

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Went to 'bird about 10 yrs ago in late April. It was great; one day it snowed 12 in; the next day girls were skiing in bikinis. Go. You'll have a fine time.

What do you recommend between Snowbird, Deer Valley, or Alta?.?

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If you could choose between these three, and you are an average skier, which would you choose and why? A young child (4) will also be going.Thanks

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I went to Utah in december, with a trip with my 10 year old. If you are traveling with a 4 year old, the trip is going to be about having fun. Alta and Snowbird are "hardcore" mountains. Alta's lifts don't even have safety bars (un-nerving for a 4 year old, or parent)/ Alta is really geared for off-piste advanced skiers. Snowbird is much the same. They are fantastic places, and I wish I were there now, but I don't think it is the right choice for a 4 year old. You should definitely choose Deer Valley - they will have more "fluff" for your kiddie. More specialized kids programs will be the way to go. Plus, being in Park City, there's lots of other stuff to do. Alta and Snowbird are up in Little Cottonwood Canyon, and are isolated (great for adults, and focused skiers riders). In Park City, there's a whole town and a lot more choice of accommodations and activity. Deer Valley will have many more groomed trails than the other 2, which means it is better for an average skier. VERY IMPORTANT: You are going to be at high altitude. My son got altitude sickness, and it was awful. Make sure you take steps to prevent it as best you can: drink absurd amounts of water, and an asprin a day. Also, depending on when you fly into Salt lak, you might consider staying in Salt Lake for a day to acclimatize. They have a great Planetarium your 4 year old will enjoy.

are there any collages around snowbird in utah?

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K, everyone else doesn't know what they're talking about. BYU is not near Snowbird and if you aren't mormon, you pretty much can't get in. The University of Utah is the way to go, its in Salt Lake like half an hour from the resort.

Fernie vs. Kicking Horse, Alta vs. Snowbird, Solitude vs. Brighton and Red vs. Whitewater?

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With any of these places you can't REALLY go wrong. Just look at the base stats: Name Vert Drop Avg Snw Runs/%exprt Lifts Acres K. Horse 4133 300" 106/15% 5 2750 Fernie 2830 344" 107/30% 10 618,763 Alta 2020 500" 116/NA 7 2200 Snwbrd 2340 500" 89/na 13 2500 Whtwtr 1308 472" 48/NA 3 260,454 Red 2912 300" 83/45% 6 1686 Based off those numbers, in the match ups you proposed I'd go like this. Fernie has SOOOO many skiable acres I'd have to go there. Snowbird is taller with more acres, I'd go there. Whitewater is less than 1/2 as tall then Red, but has SO many mroe skiable acres, so it is almost a push...but whitewater gets 172" more snowfall on average, so whitewater wins.

What's better, Alta or Snowbird?

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I am heading out to Utah, which is better Alta or Snowbird? I am going with my 10 year old son. We are both advanced skiers (almost expert). Convenience is key. Any insight is apprceiated.

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I know the answer to this one! They are both great! You can get a ticket that allows you to ski both mountains. The low-down: Snowbird - a little more glitzy atmosphere, and snowboarders. Alta - has soul, and no snowboarders. They are both challenging mountains, but with lots of beginner stuff as well. Alta does have more "flat spots" here and there. Some of the best stuff is only known to locals, and requires hiking, which is why Alta retains soul. I left NY 5 years ago to ski Alta, and I think I will end up dying here. Best mountain in America outside Jackson Hole. Although Snowbird is a close 2nd or 3rd. You may need to elaborate on "convenience". I'm not sure exactly what you mean by that. Lodging, shopping? The mountains are adjacent to each other, and share common conveniences. They both have lodging, ski shops, food, etc, and shuttles drive between the two as well. They are both the same distance from Salt Lake City. Our ski areas in Utah are each quite unique, and I recommend you ski more than one. http://skiutah.com/ In that link above you will find additional links to the resorts, including alta and snowbird. Please let me know if you have any specific questions or concerns...you can email me through my profile if you like. John

Questions from Other Categories

The following questions were posted in various Yahoo's categories other than 'Snow Skiing' - hopefully they are relevant:

Where can I get discount snowboarding tickets for Snowbird in Utah?

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I am going snowboarding this Saturday - the last day at Snowbird. Where can I get some tickets for less than $59?

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I don't see any on-line discounts, but if you call they will usually tell you who has discount coupons Good Luck

whats the best way to sell a snowbird vacation membership?

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i would like to sell a snowbird vacation membership without having to give money ahead of time to someone and having them list it. Any suggestions from anyone would help.

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I bought my membership from the "White Pages" advertisement tabloid in the area the membership is for. (Arizona). The area your membership is for is probably the best place to advertise. People there without a membership and liking the area are more likely to buy it than people who have never been there and can't check out the facilities. Also try Craigs List.com Posting an ad is free and People look on Craigs List for everything from apt.s to car parts, to vacation rentals, to you name it.

How can I find "Snowbird" rentals in Florida. The inexpensive mobile home kind, not the resorts.?

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Many northerners spend a few winter months in Florida staying in rentals in mobile home parks. There must be thousands of these available, but we've had no luck searching the internet for them.

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http://www.villas2000.com/frbvo/homes/3087.php

How do I find a reasonable "snowbird" community in Florida?

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Am looking for something for about 3 months every year. Would like to go to the same place. Rental or low purchase is fine. Mobile home fine also. Will be doing a lot of cruising so am not looking for anything but a clean safe and inexpensive area for a few weeks a year.

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Try looking in Cape Coral or on the west coast of Florida. Nice beaches, city of Tampa, clean, virtually crimeless.

When you work at Snowbird Resort in Utah Where do you live?

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How bad is the commute? Is 4 wheel drive a necessity? Will chains suffice?

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They suggest you use the local public transportation: http://www.snowbird.com/employment/transportation.html

Whats the correct color to paint my snowbird snowblower?

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I have a snowbird S-228 snowblower I would like to repaint. I want to paint it the original shade of red but I have no idea what shade that is. I also want to know if anyone makes reproduction labels/decals for this make. I know the chances of that are slim but its either that or I have to find someone thats very good at airbrushing

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make it with red flames on it so it melts your snow and you don't have to blow it!

Florida residents- What is your favorite bogus information to give out when a snowbird or tourist asks?

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When I am asked for directions to Disney or the beach or wherever, I like to say, "Take I-95 north for about 1000 miles. You can't miss it!" Now that i live in the Tampa Bay area, I substitute I-75 for I-95. When asked about alligators, I tell folks to stay off of the golf course because anyone wearing black socks with sandals is a sure target for hungry gators. What bogus/ funny things do you like to tell those folks?

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I tell them to feed the large flocks of sea gulls and promise them they won't get pooped on!

What is the cheapest cell phone service for Canadian snowbird in Arizona?

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I am going to Arizona for 6 months. I have a cell phone in Canada and i want to purchase a service in Arizona

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If you don't use your phone that much then go with Trac Phone. If you use it a lot then go with Cricket.

As a Canadian snowbird in Vegas would I be able to pick up PT work as a casino dealer?

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Or would I need to fill out a bunch of paperwork in advance.

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NO! You can not legally work in the U.S while here on a tourist visa. You would need a work visa, and those are almost impossible to get.

we are looking for a snowbird rental on the south west?

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we are looking for info, about weather in january - february along the south west coast, since we would like to have a snowbird rental for less then $1000.00 a month we will be limit as to where , we would like at least 60 degrees we are not planning on swimming but want to be comfortable to at least walk the beach,also any info. on reasonably snowbirds rental would be appreciated, thanks

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The coastal area in Southern California is really expensive and you will not find anything near the beach for $1,000 per month short term. If you want those prices you need to think about the Colorado River areas, Arizona or the beach areas of Baja Calif., Mexico.

I am a snowbird type and would like to transfer my state domicile from CT to Florida. How to do it? ?

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I spend about 6 months in each state but am increasing time in Florida. I own property in Conn. and she owns property in FL.

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Use her address and get a FL drivers license.

Can I as a Cdn snowbird take household items across border into the US to use in our home there?

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Things like a used vacuum cleaner, dishes, pictures, bedding, towels.

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Best I can do for you is offer the sites below. best might be the 3rd one...you should be able to contact them for info.

how far away is snowbird ski resort from utah state college?

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i was just wondering cuz i'm planning 2 maybe go there 4 college and u don't have 2 but mileage from college to resort would b good and average time traveled by car would also be helpful... pretty much any information will b helpful. thank you!!

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First off, you're passing a lot of good resorts on your way to the bird. That being said, plan on 2 hours - 2:15 depending on traffic and weather. There will be days when you can make it in under 2 hours but then again there will be days (powder days) when I-15 will suck and it will be closer to 2:30. Always give yourself plenty of time on pow days because little cottonwood can get busy and sometimes it's even might be closed for the first few hours of the morning while they do avie work.

Can families live with their army soldiers while they snowbird?

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My husband has PCS orders to ft sill for 8/3/10 and his class does not start until 1/3/11. Thanks

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^^If you don't know you probably shouldn't be answering military related questions.

What are the options for renting our house out for a few monthes at a time while we snowbird it?

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sublet it out. My sister has a guest house that she rents for 3 or 6 months at a time. Totally furnished, people just move in and out no problem.

Florida residents- what is your favorite bogus information to give out when a tourist or snowbird asks?

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When I get asked for directions to the beach or disney or wherever, I like to say, "OK, take I-95 and head north for about 1000 miles. You can't miss it!" I live in the Tampa Bay area now so I substitute I-75 for I-95. To Papeversomni: Directions to NY- Just take I-95 and head north for.... haha.

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That it's nice here and the people are both friendly and kind... I am a Ny'er, stuck here like a horse in the mud! Your joy in giving fake directions... just proves my point. Thinks to herself** 'You got that right brooklyn!' If you absolutely must go south... keep going right past Florida and go to the Bahamas where people actually are friendly without the ever present hidden agenda... You don't get nice helpful or friendly here unless it in some way serves them. You would think considering, how people here might be a little more grateful since northerners come down once a year and feed their families! My Top 10 list of things that are wrong with Florida... 1. I have never seen so many people go so far out of their way to avoid working. It's like a full time job looking like your working but actually doing anything but! It is an epidemic! 2. Right to work state. Watch out for the psychophants and butt eaters! They will cut your throat and steal a job right out from under a fresh dead corpse! 3. They are all really fast to insult Northerns saying things like we are; "rude, noisy, ignorant and nasty." But... for some strange reason, we are only like that around YOU! I have met some of the most rude and incendeary, absolute ignorant, horribly mean and nasty people right here in the; "I am better than you because of widespread, geographical and morally inept oblivion." state. You people aint all your cracked up to be and nowhere near as special as you assume! 4. People here are slower than black strap molassas. Don't expect to get any kind of counter service in a timely manner... Lunch breaks should be 2 hours considering, but here... you have to go to work an hour early to get a decent lunch break! You end up working from 8 to 6 if you want an hour lunch and if you go out to eat...be prepared to wait...FOREVER! 5. Most people are Sneaky, underhanded, wacked out pot heads! (no seriously) Very shady, very sneaky, very to themselves but they are the first ones to get all up in your business. So much for "Southern charm." Especially the women! Nosey, rude and instinctually evil! Very primate like... 6. They don't know how to mind their own business and if you don't wave back at them while walking or driving up your street (GAWD FORBID) you are treated like crap and shunned from everyone in the neighborhood and called a snob just because you didn't retrun a hand gesture from a complete and total phony! YOU MUST WAVE BACK! I honestly think that it is the law here... 7. Don't even get me started on the driving and the medians and the complete and total lack of public transportation and while I'm at it, where are the damn sidewalks? 8. Obviously... don't ask 'seemingly' nice and normal people for directions. Trust me, they're neither nice or normal. I don't know of a Ny'er that would do that to a tourist unless they were a teenager being a smart ass! but that is the general adult mindset here anyway so... 9. I have never seen so many people bit*ch and whine about rich northerners coming down here and givng them an economy and a seasonal livelihood that they might otherwise not have! 10. They assume that these crap houses are valuable... They are cinder blocks and morter! Cheap crap and no one here can decorate either! They all believe that they have something, but go up north and see the lawns and decor the pride of ownership and know the differences between people that work hard and care for their homes and property because they are beautiful and usually TWO or more FLOORS! Not just L shaped, overpriced junk! The real estate people are SHARKS and the sellers are dishonest and talk up their garbage like it's a palace! My neighbor... mows his lawn with a house arrest electronic cuff on his ankel. IN SHORTS! Wow... I KNOW I feel better now.

When is the best time to travel to Snowbird, UT?

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Hi, I'm looking to take a trip to Snowbird next year and am wondering the best time to go? I'm looking for nice powder days, but also enjoy warmer spring riding...any suggestions? Thanks!

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That's hard to predict but I would say Feb 7-28th has been one of the best times in the past and if that holds true next year that would be a good time. The powder is fabulous at the 'Bird!! Have fun

why the song "snowbird" for Anne Murray, was a hit back in the 1970's????what does this song hold?

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I need to know why this song was a hit back then! It is my homework to guess what makes it unique! I really can't think of something!!!!! Can anyone help me please?

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To do homework, you have to have some clue. Have you heard the song before? Do you know the lyrics? If not, you shouldn't ask others to do your homework for you. My advice it to look up the lyrics, or better yet, download the song and figure it out yourself.

Would you like to be a Snowbird? If you are one, how do you enjoy it?

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Snowbirds, for those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, are people who live in cool climates in Summer, and warm climates in winter each year.

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Yeah! Must be nice. Saw a lot of them in Fl. Florida welcomes them with open arms and a smile. Edit: oops! Sorry about that sikchick. Let's say Florida economy welcomes them with open arms, kind of like MLB spring training.

I will be going to Florida (Snowbird) Can I use my yahoo provider without getting another provider in Florida?

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Can I access my rogers yahoo in Florida the same as I access here in Ontario?

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Y es as long as you have a internet connection you can sign into yahoo.

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