OFFICIAL 2023 Gathering Location -- Utah! February 25th - March 4th

[Philpug]

UPDATE, 4/13/2022: The 2023 National Gathering will be returning to Utah. The focus will be on Alta and Snowbird, but days at other resorts may be an option; that part is still TBD, but expect at least 4 days total at Alta or Snowbird.

The dates will be February 25th - March 4th (Sat. to Sat.) though of course folks can also flex around that.

Alta and Snowbird are available on both the Ikon pass and the Mountain Collective pass for 2023. (Snowbasin is also on the MCP, and Snowbasin, Solitude, Brighton, and Deer Valley are available on Ikon.)

Pass suggestions...
Ikon

• Base- 5 days at Snowbird
• Base Plus- 5 days Snowbird/Alta mix, 5 Snowbasin
• Full- 7 Days Snowbird/Alta mix, 5 Snowbasin

Mountain Collective

• Snowbird- 2 days
• Alta-2 days
• Snowbasin-2 days
• + bonus 3rd day at one resort if purchased early enough

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[Dean]

There's been some discussion on https://www.skitalk.com/threads/2023-taos-mini-gathering-discussion.27070 on getting some denials before the 4/21 IKON pass price increase.

And someone started a rumor that an IKON destination was a given?

 

[Philpug]

And someone started a rumor that an IKON destination was a given?

We have been trying sort out options for difference areas and with the clock ticking and knowing the sale date is approaching. I think it is safe to say that it will be an Ikon resort(s) and probably safer to get the Base plus or Full pass with Utah and Altabird being the focus.

 

[Alumacraft3]

If I’m not mistaken wouldn’t the mountain collective pass cover Alta and snowbird for 2 days each?

 

[Phelmut]

Yes it does.

Mountain Collective Online Reservations USD - Merchandise

Mountain Collective Online Reservations USD

store.mountaincollective.com

 

[dbostedo]

It's official now and the opening post and title have been updated...

The 2023 National Gathering will be returning to Utah. The focus will be on Alta and Snowbird, but days at other resorts may be an option - that part is still TBD, but expect at least 4 days total at Alta or Snowbird.

The dates will be February 24th - March 4th (Sat. to Sat.) though of course folks can also flex around that.

Alta and Snowbird are available on both the Ikon pass and the Mountain Collective pass for 2023. (Snowbasin is also on the MCP, and Snowbasin, Solitude, Brighton, and Deer Valley are available on Ikon.)

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[Alumacraft3]

UPDATE, 4/13/2022: The 2023 National Gathering will be returning to Utah. The focus will be on Alta and Snowbird, but days at other resorts may be an option - that part is still TBD, but expect at least 4 days total at Alta or Snowbird.

The dates will be February 24th - March 4th (Sat. to Sat.) though of course folks can also flex around that.

Alta and Snowbird are available on both the Ikon pass and the Mountain Collective pass for 2023. (Snowbasin is also on the MCP, and Snowbasin, Solitude, Brighton, and Deer Valley are available on Ikon.)

Pass suggestions...
Ikon

• Base- 5 days at Snowbird
• Base Plus- 5 days Snowbird/Alta mix, 5 Snowbasin
• Full- 7 Days Snowbird/Alta mix, 5 Snowbasin

Mountain Collective

• Snowbird- 2 days
• Alta-2 days
• Snowbasin-2 days

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On the Mountain Collective pass you get to pick a bonus 3rd day at any of the resorts also.

 

[TheArchitect]

It's official now and the opening post and title have been updated...

The 2023 National Gathering will be returning to Utah. The focus will be on Alta and Snowbird, but days at other resorts may be an option - that part is still TBD, but expect at least 4 days total at Alta or Snowbird.

The dates will be February 24th - March 4th (Sat. to Sat.) though of course folks can also flex around that.

Alta and Snowbird are available on both the Ikon pass and the Mountain Collective pass for 2023. (Snowbasin is also on the MCP, and Snowbasin, Solitude, Brighton, and Deer Valley are available on Ikon.)

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Thanks for getting this set early. It makes planning much easier.

 

[dbostedo]

On the Mountain Collective pass you get to pick a bonus 3rd day at any of the resorts also.

Added to the opening post.

 

[locknload]

Nice..I may FINALLY make a gathering. UT is super easy and glad its more focused on Alta/Bird than Park City...better snow, better terrain and works well with all non Epic passes.

 

[Alumacraft3]

Thinking about coming for the first time. What’s a quick rundown of what happens at gatherings? Get in groups based on ability and ski all day?

 

[dbostedo]

Thinking about coming for the first time. What’s a quick rundown of what happens at gatherings? Get in groups based on ability and ski all day?

Yeah, pretty much. Sometimes it's a bit more formal than others depending on attendees. You can see some description in the main thread for this season's Gathering:

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[David Chaus]

It's more like the Matrix. I can't really explain it adequately, you have to experience it for yourself.

 

[Marker]

The OP should read Feb. 25 - March 4 (Sat. to Sat.)

 

[Matt Merritt]

Just tried to book a rez at the Goldminer's Daughter. Online says no rooms available but before I call I thought I'd check with those familiar with affordable Little Cottonwood-adjacent accommodations. Would appreciate any advice and, especially, where fellow SkiTalkers might be staying.

 

[dbostedo]

The OP should read Feb. 25 - March 4 (Sat. to Sat.)

Fixed.

 

[TheArchitect]

Just tried to book a rez at the Goldminer's Daughter. Online says no rooms available but before I call I thought I'd check with those familiar with affordable Little Cottonwood-adjacent accommodations. Would appreciate any advice and, especially, where fellow SkiTalkers might be staying.

They probably aren't booking that far in advance, at least online, so you'll have to call them to see if they will take reservations now. Let us know if you do end up booking at Goldminer's by calling this early. I'm sure others will want to know, myself included.

I've only stayed at Goldminer's so I can't help with other accommodations in LCC. If you stay at the base of the canyons there are plenty of options and a lot cheaper.

 

[Tony S]

Just tried to book a rez at the Goldminer's Daughter. Online says no rooms available but before I call I thought I'd check with those familiar with affordable Little Cottonwood-adjacent accommodations. Would appreciate any advice and, especially, where fellow SkiTalkers might be staying.

IME lodging IN LCC is always pricy, no matter how you slice it.

 

[Jerez]

Iron Blosam Inn at Snowbird is fairly reasonable and includes kitchens. They also have deals on lift tickets and airport transport.

 

[Alumacraft3]

Would staying in a suburb of Salt Lake City be a bad option? How long would the drive be from say the southeast end of town to Alta or Snowbird? How’s the drive in on weekends? Hopefully not like I-70?