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Skiing in the east -- then the west -- then the east again.
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Most of our friends moved here from the east coast or Midwest. (I'm from Michigan).
I've had a number of friends move back east, usually to be closer to their families (and mostly because they were having kids and wanted grandparents closer. )
I don't know anyone who was like, I miss east coast skiing so I'm moving back. Though I know there is good skiing there, and no reason you can't still have lots of fun!
I've had a number of friends move back east, usually to be closer to their families (and mostly because they were having kids and wanted grandparents closer. )
I don't know anyone who was like, I miss east coast skiing so I'm moving back. Though I know there is good skiing there, and no reason you can't still have lots of fun!
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I was a low intermediate skier when I was on the east coast (or, as I thought at the time, pretty much an expert
), so I do sometimes think about checking out some iconic eastern ski areas - particularly Mad River Glen. But I'll admit that my motivation to actually do so is fairly low. It's more that I wish I had been good enough to take advantage of it while I was there. I have skied the blues and greens of a number of eastern resorts - not exactly a full representation of what's available. Although I do remember some true sheet of ice skiing, and that's more of a challenge than anything I ski out here - except maybe late summer glacier skiing ;-)
Came across this article this morning and it made me think of this thread:
https://www.adventure-journal.com/2017/09/east-coast-isnt-just-place-mountainfolk-leave/
https://www.adventure-journal.com/2017/09/east-coast-isnt-just-place-mountainfolk-leave/
Hear, hear!!
marzNC
Angel Diva
Nice read. I've hiked the Adirondack mountain mentioned at the beginning. It's an easier hike and the view is spectacular. On a clear day, can almost see into New Hampshire. Good view of Lake Champlain.
I've been exploring the northeast in recent years. Very different feel from the southeast, midwest, or Pacific northwest. The fact that there are so many towns that date from before Revolutionary War is very obvious. In addition to good moderate hiking and skiing, there is a lot of history to explore for those interested. For instance, Mt Greylock State Park in the Berkshires is amazing. Pre-dates national parks and has CCC construction.
marzNC
Angel Diva
For those who have never skied in the east, the Top Five resorts from a recent Top 20 list are:
1) Tremblant, QUE
2) Stowe, VT
3) Whiteface, NY
4) Killington, VT
5) Smuggler's Notch, VT
Stowe was recently bought by Vail and added to the Epic Pass. Tremblant, Whiteface, Killington are on the MAX Pass for 2017-18. Smuggs is a great place for a family ski vacation so there is a lot of speculation about whether or not it will eventually get bought out by Vail. Smuggs is on the other side of the mountain from Stowe, but the road is closed during the winter so it's an hour away by car. (Can compare to someone who stays at Park City and drives to Alta/Snowbird. Alta and Snowbird are on either side of Mt. Baldy and have different ownership.).
What's more interesting to me are #16-20. These are mostly 200-300 acres, with MRG at 120 acres. I've checked out all but Cannon so far. To get a feel for the northeast, driving around New England skiing at places like these midweek is good fun. The four in VT/NH are "ski areas" that are great in good conditions and have spectacular views in good visibility. Only Snowshoe can be called a "ski resort" and it's a driving destination resort on the MAX Pass for people who live in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, or Ohio.
16) Cannon, VT
17) Mad River Glen, VT
18) Mt. Sunapee, VT
19) Snowshoe, WV
20) Wildcat, NH
1) Tremblant, QUE
2) Stowe, VT
3) Whiteface, NY
4) Killington, VT
5) Smuggler's Notch, VT
Stowe was recently bought by Vail and added to the Epic Pass. Tremblant, Whiteface, Killington are on the MAX Pass for 2017-18. Smuggs is a great place for a family ski vacation so there is a lot of speculation about whether or not it will eventually get bought out by Vail. Smuggs is on the other side of the mountain from Stowe, but the road is closed during the winter so it's an hour away by car. (Can compare to someone who stays at Park City and drives to Alta/Snowbird. Alta and Snowbird are on either side of Mt. Baldy and have different ownership.).
What's more interesting to me are #16-20. These are mostly 200-300 acres, with MRG at 120 acres. I've checked out all but Cannon so far. To get a feel for the northeast, driving around New England skiing at places like these midweek is good fun. The four in VT/NH are "ski areas" that are great in good conditions and have spectacular views in good visibility. Only Snowshoe can be called a "ski resort" and it's a driving destination resort on the MAX Pass for people who live in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, or Ohio.
16) Cannon, VT
17) Mad River Glen, VT
18) Mt. Sunapee, VT
19) Snowshoe, WV
20) Wildcat, NH
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marzNC
Angel Diva
Oops! Can't edit my post at this point.
I drove over to Cannon from Loon to check out the ski history museum. Very neat place!
Abbi
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I learned to ski at Sunapee! Now sister mountain to Okemo, my winter base. I used to ski Cannon. Sometimes ice block as it faces north. But always a challenge. Jean Claude Killy raced there! https://www.mptvimages.com/images/3...chat-together-between-practice-runs-at-cannon
sibhusky
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The coldest I've ever been skiing was at Cannon.
Abbi
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Olesya Chornoguz
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yep, same here!
Abbi
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
If I were cat-less, I might go west for a month or more. But since the little beast is too wonderful to abandon and too old to teach to love flying, VT it is for winter!
Me, too. But just for a month or so. I truly love eastern skiing. And Vermont.
