A short, frank, and digestible review of my first ever real big resort ski experience since learning how to ski in Juneau 10 years ago:
Juneau: No.
Colorado: Yes.
PRECIPITATION
Juneau: Rain and snain.
Colorado: Snow and none.
TRANSPORTATION
Juneau: School bus to parking lot.
Colorado: Shuttle bus to Disney Land.
PARKING
Juneau: $0.
Colorado: $10-35.
TERRAIN
Juneau: Cross your heart and hope (not) to die.
Colorado: Open throttle: Groomers for days!!
TREES
Juneau: AHHH! TREE!!
Colorado: Ahhhh, treeee.
CHAIRS/LIFT LINES
Juneau: 4/Zero min.
Colorado: 4,000/45 min.
TRAILS
Juneau: Approx 15.
Colorado: Approx 15,000.
PERSONAL ABILITY
Juneau: Below average.
Colorado: Above average.
FOOD
Juneau: Costco mixed grill.
Colorado: Shopping mall food court.
PRICE
Juneau: Season pass = one day in Colorado.
Colorado: Bend over and grab 'em: Peace out, college tuition!
SIGNAGE
Juneau: WTF am I?
Colorado: Oh, here we are!
FELLOW SKIIERS & RIDERS
Juneau: Want to spend my life with them, and do.
Colorado: Happy to die without ever seeing them again.
