Skiing/Snowboarding in Vermont...

[ZUKI_Ang]

Planning a trip to Vermont in February. Does anyone know of a good mountain or resort :?: or should I just stay in the catskill mountians(NY)?

[Gary]

Vt is the place to go in the East. I am going the week of Feb. 15th for 6 days. I go every year to Killington and it offers the most variety and lots of expert trails, but also a good % of intermetiate riding also. The nightlife is awesome there also.

I have also been to Stowe, good skiing, and good nightlife.
Mt. Snow is also cool. not as much partying at night though.
A bit closer to home is Stratton dowm by Manchester, about an hour closer than Killington.
Whiteface is an awesome experience and has a great village.

Vt is the place to go in the East. I am going the week of Feb. 15th for 6 days. I go every year to Killington and it offers the most variety and lots of expert trails, but also a good % of intermetiate riding also. The nightlife is awesome there also.

I have also been to Stowe, good skiing, and good nightlife.
Mt. Snow is also cool. not as much partying at night though.
A bit closer to home is Stratton dowm by Manchester, about an hour closer than Killington.
Whiteface is an awesome experience and has a great village.
I think you have it mixed up..Mt. Snow has a night life, and Stowe doesn't..
Stowe is a better mountain though.

How good of a skier are you?

[ezpunkx]

like gary said, VT is the place to be for good skiing. IMO the further north u go the better the skiing. it all depends on what your looking for, the closest place is MT snow. The skiing is decent but nothing crazy, there isnt too much nightlife there. Stowe is my favorite mountain, awesome skiing awesome snow, pretty decent nightlife, but its a trip. Killinton IMO i dont like for skiing, its too crowded and way too many of the frontside trails intersect so theres lots of traffic. If you stick to the expert trails its a lot less crowded. However killingtons nightlife is amazing. I always have a kick ass time when i go there. I'm actually going up there in 2 weeks for a weekend getaway.
there are a ton of other mountains in VT.

Let us know exactly what your looking for as far as skiing and nightlife and i'll recommend a mountain.

[ezpunkx]

I think you have it mixed up..Mt. Snow has a night life, and Stowe doesn't..
Stowe is a better mountain though.

How good of a skier are you?

mt snow doesnt really have any nightlife, they have like 1 good bar there that gets crowded on a holiday weekend other than that theres nothing but a few resturaunts.

stowe has some pretty good nightlife, not as good as some other spots, but pretty decent, the town is beautiful. If you had to imagine what a typical vermont ski town was you would probably picture stowe. when theres alot of snow up there its one of the nicest places i've been.

BTW i think Vail, has the best skiing and nightlife of any ski rmountian hands down but thats in Colorado :)

[ism409]

How good of a skier are you?
I am pretty much past expert level..trail ratings are for pussies!

[hekktore]

Killington is cool, VERY expensive !!!

That place is a F'ing CASH COW!!

Lift tickets on weekends are up to $72 beans!

I've stayed at the Inn at the Six Mountains a couple of times.
Try and book early and try and find someone with an Entertainment Coupon Book for saving some serious $ at this lodge.

It has a pool and hot tub, pretty good restaurant and is right up the street from the Wobbly Barn - a Good steak house and nightclub.
(I've walked from the hotel to the Wobbly, but February is cold as hell, I don't recommend it!! Cabs run up and down after clubs close)

Pickle Barrel nightclub is further down the street, and it's a bit bigger (I think)

When I say nightclub, don't think NYC type, think huge FRAT house with live band and dj.

lotta cuties but lotta man meat, so go early to get first dibs!!

oh yeah, they close at 2am Sat, possibly 1am on Fridays, don't know if they changed this. last couple of times I've gone I've pretty much blacked out and forgotten most of the night!!

have fun!

[Joe]

Stratton

[ism409]

lotta cuties but lotta man meat, so go early to get first dibs!!
That is very typical of ski towns everywhere in the US.
The ratio is pitiful guys/girls. Always a sausage fest. :roll:

[hekktore]

I think you have it mixed up..Mt. Snow has a night life, and Stowe doesn't..
Stowe is a better mountain though.

How good of a skier are you?

mt snow doesnt really have any nightlife, they have like 1 good bar there that gets crowded on a holiday weekend other than that theres nothing but a few resturaunts.

stowe has some pretty good nightlife, not as good as some other spots, but pretty decent, the town is beautiful. If you had to imagine what a typical vermont ski town was you would probably picture stowe. when theres alot of snow up there its one of the nicest places i've been.

BTW i think Vail, has the best skiing and nightlife of any ski rmountian hands down but thats in Colorado :)


Ya Mt Snow nightlife near non-existence, good trails for boarding, though!

Haven't been to Stowe yet, going in a couple weeks, friends got a house up there so I have an open invite. I'll report back on that night life!

I heard Whistler/Black Comb has the most insane nightlife on the Northern continent!!
Again, I'll verify that when I hopefully go there this spring!

[ZUKI_Ang]

THanks guys, lots of good info. I'm planning to go Feb 5 to the 8th. My buddy wants to go to Bolton valley. any info on bolton valley? $159 a night includes lift ticket.

[Musicguy]

if you want to drive a little further and get a lot more for your money-go to Mt Tremblant in Canada. http://tremblant.com/index.htm Nice all around, I go every year, just got back a week ago. I liked Stratton in VT (owned by the same people-Intrawest). Heading to Whiteface on sun for the week-I've heard good things, but this is my first trip there.

I think you have it mixed up..Mt. Snow has a night life, and Stowe doesn't..
Stowe is a better mountain though.

How good of a skier are you?

mt snow doesnt really have any nightlife, they have like 1 good bar there that gets crowded on a holiday weekend other than that theres nothing but a few resturaunts.

stowe has some pretty good nightlife, not as good as some other spots, but pretty decent, the town is beautiful. If you had to imagine what a typical vermont ski town was you would probably picture stowe. when theres alot of snow up there its one of the nicest places i've been.

BTW i think Vail, has the best skiing and nightlife of any ski rmountian hands down but thats in Colorado :)


Ya Mt Snow nightlife near non-existence, good trails for boarding, though!

Haven't been to Stowe yet, going in a couple weeks, friends got a house up there so I have an open invite. I'll report back on that night life!

I heard Whistler/Black Comb has the most insane nightlife on the Northern continent!!
Again, I'll verify that when I hopefully go there this spring!
Matter of opinion..there are plenty of places to go out in MT. Snow..I guess you just have to know where..Not a lot of restuarants though..
Killington has the best nightlife but too crowded..
If your a really good skier and are just looking to ski, go to Stowe..

[ZUKI_Ang]

I think you have it mixed up..Mt. Snow has a night life, and Stowe doesn't..
Stowe is a better mountain though.

How good of a skier are you?

mt snow doesnt really have any nightlife, they have like 1 good bar there that gets crowded on a holiday weekend other than that theres nothing but a few resturaunts.

stowe has some pretty good nightlife, not as good as some other spots, but pretty decent, the town is beautiful. If you had to imagine what a typical vermont ski town was you would probably picture stowe. when theres alot of snow up there its one of the nicest places i've been.

BTW i think Vail, has the best skiing and nightlife of any ski rmountian hands down but thats in Colorado :)


Ya Mt Snow nightlife near non-existence, good trails for boarding, though!

Haven't been to Stowe yet, going in a couple weeks, friends got a house up there so I have an open invite. I'll report back on that night life!

I heard Whistler/Black Comb has the most insane nightlife on the Northern continent!!
Again, I'll verify that when I hopefully go there this spring!
Matter of opinion..there are plenty of places to go out in MT. Snow..I guess you just have to know where..Not a lot of restuarants though..
Killington has the best nightlife but too crowded..
If your a really good skier and are just looking to ski, go to Stowe..


yeah i consider myself a good snowboarder and i'm definitely looking for a good mountain to do so. Night life not very important. Bolton valley is actually not to far from Stowe Mtn. (3 or 4 miles)

[ism409]

Dood you should treat yourself and go west!!!!!!!!!
You cannot even compare it to vermont..
The only thing is...once you go there you won't want to come back! :twisted:

Dood you should treat yourself and go west!!!!!!!!!
You cannot even compare it to vermont..
The only thing is...once you go there you won't want to come back! :twisted:
I second that! Aspen, Vail, Squaw Valley, Teluride, Jacksonhole!

[hekktore]

if you want to drive a little further and get a lot more for your money-go to Mt Tremblant in Canada. http://tremblant.com/index.htm Nice all around, I go every year, just got back a week ago. I liked Stratton in VT (owned by the same people-Intrawest). Heading to Whiteface on sun for the week-I've heard good things, but this is my first trip there.

Tremblant is very nice, the village at the foot of the mountain is great, has a euro-flavor, GREAT places to eat, good place to bring your significant other (romantic).....but be warned: February in Montreal/Tremblant is absolutely BRUTAL!! wind coming off the water effects all!! Major ice issues!

Exchange rate makes for a very good-buy, though

[hekktore]

yeah i consider myself a good snowboarder and i'm definitely looking for a good mountain to do so. Night life not very important. Bolton valley is actually not to far from Stowe Mtn. (3 or 4 miles)

"Night life not very important"

aaaahhhhh!!

I don't want to hear that kinda talk!!!

ha,ha

[Ice]

Best snowboarding in the east are Jays peak & Stowe.

[ZUKI_Ang]

yeah i consider myself a good snowboarder and i'm definitely looking for a good mountain to do so. Night life not very important. Bolton valley is actually not to far from Stowe Mtn. (3 or 4 miles)

"Night life not very important"

aaaahhhhh!!

I don't want to hear that kinda talk!!!

ha,ha


:lol: ... my nightlife is going to be my girl... :wink:

[pmdez]

:D ahhh, that's my man :D


so none of that lotta cuties & 1st dibs talk hekktore :evil: (j/k)

[pmdez]

yeah i consider myself a good snowboarder and i'm definitely looking for a good mountain to do so. Night life not very important. Bolton valley is actually not to far from Stowe Mtn. (3 or 4 miles)


:D yahhh, can't wait to bust my ass over & over & over again....i'm a beginner :wink:

[ism409]

Dood you should treat yourself and go west!!!!!!!!!
You cannot even compare it to vermont..
The only thing is...once you go there you won't want to come back! :twisted:
I second that! Aspen, Vail, Squaw Valley, Teluride, Jacksonhole!
now we're talkin' :wink:
You need a guide for Jackson.. I am cheap! And I know all the spots. :twisted:

[setagehtta]

I've been to a ton of resorts on the east coast, and I will say that Tremblant was the most fun. It was the longest drive however, and of course it is in Canada so ya can't take any goodies over the border. Also, I found it annoying that some of the staff couldn't even speak english even though Tremblant is a huge tourist area. Good exchange rate though.

If you don't want to drive too far, try Stowe, Mt. Snow or Stratton. I'm actually going to Stratton for 4 days next week (haven't been in 2 years). Stratton is an easy mountain, but it mimics Tremblant-has a village, bars, and a TON of real-estate. Very built-up.

Surprisingly, I like Hunter in Albany a lot. Hunter West offers so great terrain and the lifts aren't real crowded on the weekends on the westside (highspeed quad is another story!) The lack of nightlife at hunter is a big downside, but its a great daytrip.

I'm pretty sure the only resort worth mentioning that has night skiing (outside of MC and the crappy pocono's ski areas) is Stowe. Only a few trails, but if you aren't into the bar scene it is great.
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Sooooo, after all that I will put my vote in for either Tremblant or Stratton. Only because once you get there, you won't be in the car until its time to go. Stratton does have very easy terrain, but who cares-it sure beats a day at work!

Don't even bother trying to go on a weekend though, can you say insane?!

[ezpunkx]

Dood you should treat yourself and go west!!!!!!!!!
You cannot even compare it to vermont..
The only thing is...once you go there you won't want to come back! :twisted:

hehe the man is right. The west is just unreal! The east is like a bunny slope compared to it.

I've never been to bolton valley, but if your positive that its 3 or 4 miles from stowe than thats cool cause if bolton valley sucks you can head over to stowe :)

and pebbles what places are you talking about in Mt snow? What are the names of the places, i'm curious if i've ever been to any of them.

[Gary]

Now if you really want a trip to remember Zermatt is the place, Saas Fee is a close second. Zermatt is one of the largest Mt in Switzerland and the Expert trails and off piest skiing is like nothing else. The bars rock with chicks from all over Europe and what a difference, Last trip sent the night with a couple of girls from England and still in contact with them, the girl outnumber the guys and are very free. The bars are open almost till dawn, if you can take the stronger beer for that long.

oh, and skiing, expert trails outnumber the the rest and some awesome cliffs to pick your way down, and best of all NOOOO ICE.

You have to wear an avalanche beacon if you are going off trail an best to have a guide. This year is going to suck though with the way the dollar is doing but well worth it.

[ism409]

Now if you really want a trip to remember Zermatt is the place, Saas Fee is a close second. Zermatt is one of the largest Mt in Switzerland and the Expert trails and off piest skiing is like nothing else. The bars rock with chicks from all over Europe and what a difference, Last trip sent the night with a couple of girls from England and still in contact with them, the girl outnumber the guys and are very free. The bars are open almost till dawn, if you can take the stronger beer for that long.

oh, and skiing, expert trails outnumber the the rest and some awesome cliffs to pick your way down, and best of all NOOOO ICE.

You have to wear an avalanche beacon if you are going off trail an best to have a guide. This year is going to suck though with the way the dollar is doing but well worth it.

Oh you had to go there didn't ya! :lol:
I never had the priveledge to ski in Europe. I would love to go to Chamonix some day..

[2002gixxer750]

Just came back from Stowe MT. in VT., the trails were in really good shape and the pipe was kick ass.The prices of tags were the usual rip-off and lodging is about the same, but if you want to ski or board the best in the East go to Vermont.Oh by the way unless you have some good exp. stay off the diamonds my buddy was pulled down on a sled with a busted wrist.

[Gary]

Had a trip booked there and the hotel double booked everyone and we got bounced. 3 days before the trip we had no place to stay and the whole resort was booked solid, have heard other stories about the french resorts also. So we got an upgrade to go to switzerland and had the times of our lives.

I don't think I will be skiing france any time soon, if ever. San Moritz is very cool also,

[ezpunkx]

Now if you really want a trip to remember Zermatt is the place, Saas Fee is a close second. Zermatt is one of the largest Mt in Switzerland and the Expert trails and off piest skiing is like nothing else. The bars rock with chicks from all over Europe and what a difference, Last trip sent the night with a couple of girls from England and still in contact with them, the girl outnumber the guys and are very free. The bars are open almost till dawn, if you can take the stronger beer for that long.

oh, and skiing, expert trails outnumber the the rest and some awesome cliffs to pick your way down, and best of all NOOOO ICE.

You have to wear an avalanche beacon if you are going off trail an best to have a guide. This year is going to suck though with the way the dollar is doing but well worth it.

its funny you say that! I was supposed to go on a ski trip to switzerland this year, but plans fell through. My father went to school in switzerland and he's told me tons of story's about the skiing there. me and my buddy's are probably gonna head out there in a year or two depending on our money situations. It sounds awesome!

[Jelly_Belly_Whore]

if you go to killington, go through a website deal to get lifttickets and housing. friends and i all did it and lift tickets came out to about 100-120 for hotel and lifttickets. nice! we stayed for 5 full days though so they ran a good deal.

[ANDY]

mtn creek baby!! its all i can afford! :lol:

[hekktore]

mtn creek baby!! its all i can afford! :lol:

oh damn, sorry to hear that!!
kiddin
actually that is a great place for beginners (small vertical)
and after a good dump, the night boarding there is alright!


:D ahhh, that's my man :D

so none of that lotta cuties & 1st dibs talk hekktore :evil: (j/k)

Doh!!
sorry, didn't mean any disrespect!

let us know where you guys end up and how it was.
always trying to update the database in my head for good places to go!

lata

[pmdez]

:D ahhh, that's my man :D

so none of that lotta cuties & 1st dibs talk hekktore :evil: (j/k)

Doh!!
sorry, didn't mean any disrespect!

let us know where you guys end up and how it was.
always trying to update the database in my head for good places to go!

lata

:lol: it's alright...no disrespect taken. we booked Bolton Valley...so if that's not good...we'll definitely head to Stowe which is only 3-4 miles away :)

[scrapes]

Dood you should treat yourself and go west!!!!!!!!!
You cannot even compare it to vermont..
The only thing is...once you go there you won't want to come back! :twisted:

I second that, went out to Lake Tahoe for 8 days. Best skiing, next to Austria. THAT will never compare with anything else. Save up teh $$ and go to Austria, you will not be sorry.

[jackmmf]

and pebbles what places are you talking about in Mt snow? What are the names of the places, i'm curious if i've ever been to any of them.

I'm not pebbles but I spend a lot of time at Mt. Snow. The key is a flask on the mountain, then cuzzins in the main lodge. Get in there by 3 or you're waiting in line. Bruce Jacques plays there friday and saturday afternoons and is hysterical... everyone gets hammered!
After that back to the house for some cocktails and a bite to eat...
Then Deacons den for an outrageous cover (actually only $10) and shitty bands (once in a blue moon there's a good one) but a lot of people and always fun!
Snow barn at the mountain can be cool sometimes but tends to have a younger crowd.
Silo is usually good and usually has a slightly more hip-hop feel to it.
For some billiards and a classic rock band check out the sanctuary, I think it's in the dover forge inn or something like that.

I've gotten hammered enough at all of these places to say I had a great time.... I think :lol:

[jackmmf]

Oh you had to go there didn't ya! :lol:
I never had the priveledge to ski in Europe. I would love to go to Chamonix some day..

A cool spot out there that not many know about it a tiny little country between Spain and France called Andorra. Awesome skiing in the pyrenes and cheap too!
The country is so small on most maps there's a little circle and "And.", they can't even fit the whole word! :lol:

[MikeM]

Oh you had to go there didn't ya! :lol:
I never had the priveledge to ski in Europe. I would love to go to Chamonix some day..

A cool spot out there that not many know about it a tiny little country between Spain and France called Andorra. Awesome skiing in the pyrenes and cheap too!
The country is so small on most maps there's a little circle and "And.", they can't even fit the whole word! :lol:

Ive never heard of Andorra, what language do they speak there?

[CuCullin]

I'm pretty sure they speak spanish there

[Gary]

Want the trip of your life, go to Zermat. Been there 3 times and still haven't hit all the trails. Ski down the backside and have lunch in Italy. the runs are awesome and it goes on forever. 80% of the skiing is above the treeline on the glaciers. The Materhorn is never out of sight and if you decide to go off trail there are some runs that will take your breath ( and not to mention your life) away. Have skied a few other places around europe, but always go back to Zermatt. It has something for everyone also. From intermediate, beginner to I wouldn't think of doing that.

[ffejtable]

I think you have it mixed up..Mt. Snow has a night life, and Stowe doesn't..
Stowe is a better mountain though.

How good of a skier are you?

mt snow doesnt really have any nightlife, they have like 1 good bar there that gets crowded on a holiday weekend other than that theres nothing but a few resturaunts.

stowe has some pretty good nightlife, not as good as some other spots, but pretty decent, the town is beautiful. If you had to imagine what a typical vermont ski town was you would probably picture stowe. when theres alot of snow up there its one of the nicest places i've been.

BTW i think Vail, has the best skiing and nightlife of any ski rmountian hands down but thats in Colorado :)

+1 for vail, was just there last month. friend lives in avon, walking distance to beaver creek, which I also did 2 days at...

Keep in mind tho that until last weekend VT has had a pretty bad season for snow. Last weekend they got dumped on and one of the guys at work said it was great. another friend was there just the week before and said there were actually some bare spots... I believe last weekend was the first major snowfall in VT this season.

Only been to VT once (Mt Snow) and it was 50+, so there was no skiing going on, just a lot of drinking... Went up with the WRAT, so we had a nice rowdy bunch that was able to make the best out of the crappy conditions.

[ezpunkx]

+1 for vail, was just there last month. friend lives in avon, walking distance to beaver creek, which I also did 2 days at...




Thats funny, thats exactly where i stayed when i went.. My friend had a place right at the base of beaver creek. the Bev has a really nice village at the base.. and i love the whole theme of beaver creek...

Beaver liqours.. :lol:

[ffejtable]

+1 for vail, was just there last month. friend lives in avon, walking distance to beaver creek, which I also did 2 days at...




Thats funny, thats exactly where i stayed when i went.. My friend had a place right at the base of beaver creek. the Bev has a really nice village at the base.. and i love the whole theme of beaver creek...

Beaver liqours.. :lol:

he isnt in the townhouses/condos next to the burger king, is he? :)

the beav is nice skiing/boarding, but the back bowls of vail is where its at..