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How to Tell Someone to Shut Up About Alta, Already

Big Sky or Bridger, and why?

—RON, KILLINGTON, VT

Oh, Ronny. Hasn’t anyone told you that ski resort rivalries are bullshit? I suppose you think Killington is better than Stowe? Well, guess what—everyone thinks his or her home mountain is the end-all be-all, while simultaneously complaining the mountain is too busy and telling everyone else to stay as far away as possible. The best place to ski is wherever you are—or wherever it’s snowing.

But since you’re heading to God’s Country, I’ll ask you:

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