snowboarding in vermont?

flyingfortress · 09-30-2011, 07:32 PM

vague title i know, sorry.

i am trying to plan a trip to snowboard in vermont this february with some friends, but i am kind of lost so far. we probably want to go to either stowe or killington, so if you've ever been to either, any suggestions would be appreciated!
we are looking for a house or condo or something to rent that isn't all "home and country" and that you can actually have some fun at. close to the mountain (either) and close to town (bars/food). probably will be 6 of us.

so if anyone has any suggestions or experiences, i would appreciate the help!
thanks in advance!

ScaredOnce · 10-02-2011, 05:02 PM

Stowe. Stowe and Sugarbush provide some awesome skiing that, at times, may make you think you're farther west or north than you are. The runs are a lot shorter than out there, obvuously, but very nice. Make sure to check out Goat Pass at Stowe (i think).

Stratton in New York is cool too. Really cool apre ski.

Killington is Killington. It reminds me of something puny like 7Springs from here in PA. But, it's huge... tons of different terrain and goodtimes. You'll wanna spend a lot of time on Bear Mnt and K1. Hit Vertigo and Outer Limits for some really cool slope time while there.

Hope this helps... but, I ski.

Pcemkr · 10-02-2011, 06:57 PM

Jay Peak if you don't mind going a little further for the best snow/terrain on the east coast. Less crowded, more snow, cheaper.

setofvs · 10-03-2011, 09:33 AM

Definitely depends on what the skill level of the group is, are you guys hardcore park rats, cruisers, beginners, freeriders, etc.

Stowe, Jay Peak offer higher elevations and steeper drops, but the runs are a lot shorter. Killington is the biggest out East and offers the most varied terrain, but comes at a price of being very crowded on weekends. My favorite would probably be Stratton though, big wide trails and not overcrowded.

Cannot wait for boarding season.

flyingfortress · 10-03-2011, 11:11 AM

thank you for the replies so far.

um, i'd say we're all pretty advanced in skill level. most of us have worked at our local slopes or been instructors. we are looking for mostly freeriding with some park mixed in.

stowe and stratton seem pretty good. any recommendations on places to stay in either?
thanks again!

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setofvs Private First Class 14 Rep 113 Posts Drives: AW 2008 E90 335xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Definitely depends on what the skill level of the group is, are you guys hardcore park rats, cruisers, beginners, freeriders, etc. Stowe, Jay Peak offer higher elevations and steeper drops, but the runs are a lot shorter. Killington is the biggest out East and offers the most varied terrain, but comes at a price of being very crowded on weekends. My favorite would probably be Stratton though, big wide trails and not overcrowded. Cannot wait for boarding season.
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flyingfortress First Lieutenant 114 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: buffalo, ny iTrader: (9)	thank you for the replies so far. um, i'd say we're all pretty advanced in skill level. most of us have worked at our local slopes or been instructors. we are looking for mostly freeriding with some park mixed in. stowe and stratton seem pretty good. any recommendations on places to stay in either? thanks again!
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