tom nepa Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 Kids want to go to a big mt to see something different I haven't been to Killington or any other big place in 20 years I am looking for suggestions of where to go and stay We will be going on Feb 26 -28 so it is the weekend after after presidents day. For lodging we are not looking for anything fancy just clean. Thanks Quote
moe ghoul Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 Figure out how far you want to drive, if the kids want a terrain park or not, and look at some ski and stay packages while keeping an eye on the weather. Prices may be the deciding factor as to where you go. The question is too broad and open ended to give a suggestion. Quote
Sno Mountain Skier Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 How old are your kids and what your abilities? Quote
RidgeRacer Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 My non skier wife and my not ready to ski big mountains kid loved lake placid. Quote
Kyle Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 My non skier wife and my not ready to ski big mountains kid loved lake placid. I love lake placid, ive never skied whiteface but have been to lake placid plenty of times for a hockey tournament and think its a great town. I second this option. Quote
mbike-ski Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 just pick one - theyre all good,you really cant go wrong at mt snow, stratton, killy etc... wherever you get a deal! Quote
RootDKJ Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 just pick one - theyre all good,you really cant go wrong at mt snow, stratton, killy etc... wherever you get a deal! Agreed. Quote
tom nepa Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks Kids are 13 and 16 both snowboard and do like terrain parks but also like to to play on the steeper slopes too I am a good inter and like to ski the steeper terrain but keep it on the ground 8 hours from Scranton is about the limit Edited February 13, 2011 by tom nepa Quote
RidgeRacer Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks Kids are 13 and 16 both snowboard and do like terrain parks but also like to to play on the steeper slopes too I am a good inter and like to ski the steeper terrain but keep it on the ground 8 hours from Scranton is about the limit 8 hours gets you pretty much anywhere! Based on your post above, you may want to look into Mt. Snow. You can probably make it from Scranton in 4 1/2. Quote
Sno Mountain Skier Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 I'd go to Stowe, Smuggs, or Sugarbush. Quote
trackbiker Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Definitely check out the deals at Mt. Snow, Okemo, and Stratton. Okemo and Stratton have deals that give you a free ski day on Monday if you stay the weekend. Check the deals out online then before you book, call them directly to see if there is a better deal. Both Mt. Snow and Stratton have less expensive lodges at the base. Avoid the high speed lifts after 10:00am and especially that thing they call a gondola at Stratton on Sat. & Sun. to avoid lift lines. Everywhere will be ski on on Monday. Have fun and let us know where you went and how it was. Edited February 13, 2011 by trackbiker Quote
toast21602 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 I'm a fan of Snow and Okemo. Quote
Johnny Law Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 Slokemo ? Mt. Slow ? How about Mt. Creek..... Quote
mbike-ski Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 We always have a good time at mt snow - lotta blue cruisers for sure but my son and have a blast in the woods, north face, carynthia (i like that natural feaures trail), the moguls on the sunny side or whatever it is, etc. okemo on the other hand never made much of an impression on me, to be honest i can't remember one thing about the mountain - good or bad... Quote
Justo8484 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 i always have a good time at okemo. their snow and grooming is usually awesome, and if you get fresh snow when you're there, the stuff off of the south peak quad is tons of fun if you know where to look. Quote
trackbiker Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 i always have a good time at okemo. their snow and grooming is usually awesome, and if you get fresh snow when you're there, the stuff off of the south peak quad is tons of fun if you know where to look. X2. Jackson Gore has some interesting trails as well. Quote
Johnny Law Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 WTF PASR endorses slokemo? Really ? ..........Did I not get the memo about huffing glue.... Quote
mbike-ski Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 the op was asking about a family trip - i'd prefer the mad river valley or stowe but logistically with a family those extra few hours of travel can be a major pain in the ass if not a deal breaker if they end up costing you a day... Quote
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