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We’re on a mission to find the best U.S. ski resort in the United States and we need your help! 

Don't we look friendly?

We’re traveling to ski resorts across the western USA and we want to meet up with locals like you. There are tons of things we can do together. We’re taking professional photos of locals tearing up the hill and publishing them, interviewing people about their favorite ski hill, and giving away tons of ski and snowboard swag. Here are some of the things we want to do with you!

 meetMEET US

 We’re interviewing people like you about what makes a resort good, which mountains you like best, and what you like about your local hill. We need you to share your opinions with us.

FIND OUT WHEN WE’LL BE IN YOUR AREA!

 

giftGET SWAG

We’re driving a station wagon with a trunk full of swag from our sponsors that we need to give away to people like you.

SEND US A MESSAGE ON FACEBOOK OR TWITTER SO WE CAN MEET YOU WHEN WE’RE IN TOWN!

 

first ascentWIN $2500 IN FIRST ASCENT GEAR

That is a hell of a lot of sweet grear! Not familiar with First Ascent? Take a look at ours setups!

ENTER NOW OR REGRET IT FOREVER!

 

 camera

DO A ROCKSTAR PHOTO SHOOT

We’re shooting locals tearing up the mountain and publishing the best photos on our blog and on our Facebook page.

IF YOU WANT TO DO A SHOOT, GIVE US A SHOUT!

 

checkVOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HILL

You tell us which hill is your favorite in our Best in the West Ski Resort Showdown.

SHOW SOME LOVE FOR YOUR HILL RIGHT NOW!

 

rewardsREAP THE REWARDS

We’re going to use all the info we got from you and your crew to make local guides to each hill and to create a people’s list of the best ski resorts in the USA.

CHECK OUT OUR PROGRESS SO FAR ON THE BLOG

 

beerCHILL WITH SOME APRES BEVVIES

Along the way we’re going to try out some extremely serious gear, make a few turns, and drink a beer or five. If none of the above options appeal to you, you should just meet us in the lodge and chill for a while.

This tour is all about meeting good people.

Give us a shout on Facebook or Twitter so you can meet us when we come to town. 

 

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Matt Gibson is a the owner of Matt-Gibson.org, a blogger for the Huffington Post, a columnist for Transitions Abroad, and a freelance writer and photographer everywhere.

12 responses to

  1. This is awesome. Can’t wait to hear about your adventures and where is the best hill to board!

  2. Woohoo! Any mountain on my list has to have plenty of un-groomed tree runs and drops. :)

  3. You’d love Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, where I was last week. Wait till you see the photos!

  4. Sounds absolutely awesome. I’m not a skier but I sure did love making snowmen when I was younger! Have a blast.

  5. The following blog post, “Best Ski Resorts in the United States” illustrates that u actually know what precisely you’re writing about! I personally fully agree with your blog. Thanks a lot ,Shawnee

  6. Awesome idea – ok if I promo it on my website? http://www.borntobeatourist.co.uk
    I’m in the UK or I’d join you somewhere! Happy skiing….
    Lou x

  7. Hey Lou. Glad you like it! I’d be thrilled if you’d help spread the word on your website! Thanks!

  8. Don’t forget about the east coast, Killington & Jay’s Peak!!!

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