VT Trip: End of March; Question

[daniwrites]

So for my birthday (3/24)--a bunch of us will be renting a house 5 min from Stratton the last weekend in March (28th-30th). Will be skiing Stratton on Sat and I wanted to try either Bromley or Okemo Sunday morning before we head back home.

I am just having a hard time deciding! While Okemo definitely offers more in terms of # of trails, I like what I've heard about Bromley's overall feel and the fact that it is less crowded.

Would love to hear from anyone who has been to both or either one of these
resorts.

Thanks!

 

[ski diva]

Okemo does get crowded on the weekends. HOWEVER -- Sunday morning usually isn't too bad, especially if you're there as soon as the lifts roll. And you're talking March 28. Most people in the northeast have given up skiing by then (heck, it's after Easter!). So you'll probably be okay.

Bromley is a good bet, but that late in the season it could be dicey. Hard to say; it depends on the weather.

By the way, it's DUMPING here in VT right now.

 

[playoutside]

I've skied Bromley late season (Apr 1 last year and mid Apr a few years ago) and it is fun in the sun, but is also losing snow since it sits in the sun. Okemo is great and you won't need to worry about conditions, but Bromley is a totally different feel. I'd go for Bromley unless there has been a big thaw or a ton of rain. Start your day early wherever you go, midday could get sloppy and heavy at that point in the season.

 

[snowbunny1976]

By the way, it's DUMPING here in VT right now.

Oooh, that excites me so!! I'll be at Stratton March 14-16. Please keep it waiting for me, okay?

 

[daniwrites]

Thank you both for the advice.

I think I may ski Bromley unless weather/temps seem better
suited for Okemo Either way-- I am excited to try a new mountain.