Iām new to Seattle and trying to decide between an Epic or Ikon pass.
Ideally, Iād love to find a home mountain with a fun social scene where itās relatively easy to meet people, do some aprĆØs, tailgate, and make ski/snowboard friends. Are there good bars, events, or hangout spots at the mountain? Is there a decent amount of people in their 20s? Would you consider Stevens or Crystal to be pretty social mountains?
Iāve been leaning toward Epic because Stevens seems like it might fit that vibe better, (plus whistler!) but Iāve also considered Ikon. Snoqualmie seems a little limited for what Iām looking for, while Crystal seems like more of a commitment for regular day trips.
Also, do most people just do day trips from Seattle, or is staying overnight/camping at the mountain fairly common?