Glenn Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 My parents decided that they want to skip the summer vacation this year in favor of a winter vacation up north. So basically the requirements are... on or very near mountain accommodations, a one day drive, room for 5 people, in room kitchen, and obviously a decent mountain. An added bonus would be in area snow mobiling for my dad. Anyways if anyone has a suggestion, it would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Vermont...Okemo maybe....I guess it really depends on what is a 'day drive' to you. Mad River Glen maybe...Good stuff up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skigurl Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 smuglers notch has good deals with all the accomadition and stuff in one package, lift tickets, lessons, house good prices stuff to do other then ski. stuff for ALL ages, 3 mountains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Mad river is skiers only, is it not? Okemo is very nice, I go there at least once a year in previous years (not once this year, though). Alot of trails, during the week there are NO liftlines whatsoever, some really nice glades, however if you like it REALLY steep, Okemo isn't the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierboi Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Stowe is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 We are going to be spending a week where ever we go. So I guess variety would be nice, steepness not as big a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skigurl Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 what are the five abilites and terain pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 what are the five abilites and terain pick? 27022[/snapback] My brother and I will ride just about anything, we prefer blacks, but will do just about anything. My sister likes blue cruisers, she has ridden blacks, but tends to ride more conservatively. My mom and dad haven't skied in about 10 years and I don't know if they will even get out on the snow. My dad used to snow mobile alot, and would much rather be doing that if its available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 for variety, okemo is nice, and have some very nice slopeside accomodations.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 How long is the drive to Okemo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 How long is the drive to Okemo? 27029[/snapback] For the normal folk? Less then 6 hours I'd venture, but when you get on 87, you can set the cruise at 85+ and just chillax. I think I've made it up there, with light traffic on 78/287 in slightly over 4 hours w/o stopping once. I'd say 5-6 with gas and food and bathroom breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sno Mountain Skier Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Smuggs has a real nice variety of steeps,trees,cruisers,bumps, and of all sorts. But it might be to family oriented for ya. My brother went to sunday river and said he loved it there will a huge variety and i know he went snowmobiling. That is up in maine. It was a 7 hour drive from scranton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Smuggs is good it has all the variety.. Stowe might be better since its a family thing and it has more "atmosphere" there is always killington...... I'd say Stowe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romemadman Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 smuggs has too slow of lifts from my past experiences, but excelent conditions late in season okemo is great not very steep as atomic said but a large variety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJSkiFamily Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 dthmtl, Sorry for taking so long to respond.......but I agree with everyone that your family is a good candidate for Smuggler's Notch. They've got the fully equipped slopeside condos/townhouses (which is pretty good since I think the on-site restaurants are horrible). There is a good variety of terrain that will keep everyone happy and the entire family can sign up for lessons in advance. And if someone in the family decides they don't want to ski/board there is also snow shoeing and cross country skiing as well as indoor activities. Plus a decent sized indoor pool and hot tubs. There are snow mobile tours offered every night and even dog sled rides. Just bear in mind there are no high speed quads at Smuggs and every lift is a double. Ignore the constant pleas to take the time share lectures. Call and get the brochure and check out the web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 The closest major ski area in VT that has nearby snowmobiling is Mount Snow. Here's the snowmobiling link: http://www.snowgooseinn.com/New%20Snowmobile%20Page.htm Mount Snow is my old home hill and I highly recommend it, especially since they bought Haystack and offer a free shuttle over. Kind of like a Killington/Pico thing, where if Mount Snow gets packed, you can escape to Haystack and have no lift lines. I hesitate to recommend the North Face of Mount Snow to Zaldon, though. If he straightlines Rip Cord or Jaws of Death, we may never see him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Thanks for the info, especially the snowmobiling link. I'll have to give this a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaldon Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 well atleast someone cares about vacctioning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Looks like we are headed to whiteface as of right now. Some family friends (who aren't big skiers ) convinced the parents to check it out. Someone from this board mentioned it being icey there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Looks like we are headed to whiteface as of right now. Some family friends (who aren't big skiers ) convinced the parents to check it out. Someone from this board mentioned it being icey there? 31316[/snapback] Anything north of here is better than nothing... Whiteface has some steep vert and some offtrail when the conditions permit. I would campaign for somewhere different if it is not too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkbuilder Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Anything north of here is better than nothing... Whiteface has some steep vert and some offtrail when the conditions permit. I would campaign for somewhere different if it is not too late. 31324[/snapback] Im def gonna jump in and say stratton... you gotta give it to intrawest resorts, they can pump money into anything... their parks are always in the top 10 and the conditions are always good. It pretty close, about a 4-5 hr drive and if u book early you can get great deals at the stratton inn, or the liftline lodge... for those park riders im serious of their stuff, its the mecca of parks in the east. hope this helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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