"Disregarding a resort's MegaPath status or distance from a metropolitan area, there's another factor that can significantly influence a resort's crowds, and that's its competitiveness over other nearby mountains. If a resort is way bigger, snowier or more unique in some capacity than all the others in the vicinity, it will naturally attract more people regardless of the other circumstances."
"First of all, a resort that stands out among the other nearby resorts will often attract more visitors, whether that's because it's a bigger resort, has more snow, or has better terrain. Additionally after snowstorms, most people will be heading to the area that got the most snow, so maybe pick a mountain that got a little bit less. Resorts with less slope-side accommodations also tend to be less crowded,"
Resort crowds are driven by relative competitiveness within a region: significantly larger, snowier, or more unique mountains draw disproportionately more visitors. Weather events concentrate skiers at the locations with the highest snowfall, producing post-storm surges. Choosing a mountain with slightly less new snow can reduce crowd exposure. The presence of extensive slope-side accommodations increases local convenience and therefore skier density. Regions with many similarly sized alternatives distribute visitors more evenly, while isolated large resorts attract more people. Prioritizing less prominent resorts and locations requiring a commute helps minimize lift-line waits and overall crowding.
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