Member of the Month

PartyBullshiit
March, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

East coast skiing resorts

profile picture
-GL-
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 35
I am living in rhode island and i was planning of going on a trip during feburary break to somewhere in the east coast and i was wondering if anybody knew about some nice mountains in the east coast im looking for a good overall mountain something with nice conditions, sweet park and basically just a great mountain overall


thanks much appreciated
Feb 13 2011 9:06PM
0 0
profile picture
Ski_Alot
Posts: 5884 - Karma: 3,502
powder: jay peak

Park: mt. snow

coolest terrain: sugarloaf
Feb 13 2011 9:09PM
0 0
profile picture
+[wall.e]+
Posts: 1928 - Karma: 18
Jay is always a solid choice for powder/tree skiing. That is VT is getting snow. We've been the beneficiary of a pretty awesome storm track as of late and have been getting some sizeable snowfall. I believe over 3+ feet since the beginning of February so the woods are pretty prime if you can score some lines that haven't been turned into a luge track.

I ski at Stowe, and while it is expensive for day passes, Mt. Mansfield does offer some pretty awesome skiing. Really good woods access right of the lifts and some minor hiking if you want to get to the more serious stuff. Tyro terrain park is the big park, and I have only been through it once this year, but had some decent sized jumps and couple of rail features. Also Stowe has North Slope which has a flat box, down rail, then a jump line consisting of three hits (can hit a cannon on first set) and then two more rails at the bottom.

Also, Bolton Valley has night skiing and a mediocre park if you're looking for something to do at night.
Feb 13 2011 9:29PM
0 0
profile picture
A.Eberhard
Posts: 4426 - Karma: 415
I would say for all around park and mountain experience... Killington.
Feb 13 2011 9:30PM
0 0
profile picture
EastCoastThuggin
Posts: 111 - Karma: 38
Okemo
Feb 13 2011 9:47PM
0 0
profile picture
-GL-
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 35
im heading up there soon whats it like?
Feb 13 2011 9:50PM
0 0
profile picture
Charlie_Kelly
Posts: 11953 - Karma: 12,292
Snow: Jay Peak

Park: Mount Snow/Okemo

Overall Feel: Stowe (but its expensive as fuck)
Feb 13 2011 9:54PM
0 0
profile picture
.jersey
Posts: 1925 - Karma: 9
flat
Feb 13 2011 9:59PM
0 0
profile picture
snasty
Posts: 167 - Karma: 27

okemo has a good park but everything else is really easy and groomed.

Id go to either jay peak, sugarloaf, sugarbush/mad river glen(right next to each other), or stowe

Feb 13 2011 10:05PM
0 0
profile picture
monkatizer
Posts: 4704 - Karma: 1,518
jay peak: for powder

sugarbush: all around

mt snow: park
Feb 13 2011 10:07PM
0 0
profile picture
-GL-
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 35
bump

Feb 15 2011 8:17PM
0 0
profile picture
sammy_
Posts: 1597 - Karma: 467
Okemo. love the park and their pipe
Feb 15 2011 9:50PM
0 0
profile picture
theWIZARD
Posts: 935 - Karma: 76
Jay peak (great glades), sugarloaf (steep trails and challenging terrain not to mention the food is awesome), or loon (there park is pretty sick)
Feb 15 2011 9:56PM
0 0
profile picture
Crankset
Posts: 1176 - Karma: 497
This fo sho.

Stowe kind of has a bit of all
Feb 15 2011 9:59PM
0 0
profile picture
rtav
Posts: 227 - Karma: 90
I love Okemo, but i have season pass there so I am slightly biased, the park is pretty good this year, couple of good jumps, 45, 55, 60 footers stair set, few fun rails, but the regular trials are nothing special
Feb 15 2011 10:03PM
0 0
profile picture
JsNeagle
Posts: 1399 - Karma: 1,506
best all around skiing experience on the east has got to be stowe. I haven't been everywhere, but I've been to a lot of east coast resorts and in my mind stowe is the best overall. Sugarloaf has cool terrain, but it doesn't even really compare to mt. mansfield if you're willing to put in a little extra effort. Also Stowe's parks continue to improve every year with this year being no exception. Tyro is big enough for dubs, north slope is fun medium jumps (getting rebult too so it will be better than its been hopefully), and the pipe is surprisingly really fun if you have edges or its soft.

If you want straight up park, go to mt snow, but if you want variety stowe is probably your best bet. Unfortunately it is also probably the most expensive... unless killington is more?
Feb 15 2011 10:05PM
0 0
profile picture
A.Eberhard
Posts: 4426 - Karma: 415
Also includes with trips to sugarloaf: Chairlifts detaching.
Feb 15 2011 10:05PM
0 0
profile picture
Evilchris
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 43
where in RI do you live and what is your home mtn?
Feb 15 2011 10:43PM
0 0
profile picture
.Fish.
Posts: 107 - Karma: 11
YESSSIR.

Killington has some good stuff too. And some really sick parks.(dew tour pipe) Just sayin...

VT rep.
Feb 15 2011 10:47PM
0 0
profile picture
trettzilla
Posts: 931 - Karma: 29
KILLINGTON! i personally don't like Okemo plus if killington is too crowded for you go to pico. no lift lines the park is ehh its small but still pretty fun and you can fing really fun trees and powder even if it hasnt snowed in a while
Feb 15 2011 11:13PM
0 0
profile picture
Bubba-Snax
Posts: 541 - Karma: 11
Killington VT
Feb 15 2011 11:50PM
0 0
profile picture
SLee
Posts: 30 - Karma: 27
mount snow for sure is one of the best
Feb 16 2011 8:08AM
0 0
profile picture
Banane.
Posts: 3102 - Karma: 414
Jay peak !
Feb 16 2011 8:56AM
0 0
profile picture
SkierX
Posts: 16253 - Karma: 538
Gotta vouch for my home mountain here. Killington gives a very well rounded experience. The parks are good if that's what you want. There are trees and steeper runs that are challenging. Plenty of ticket deals running around this year and the tickets aren't much more than most other large eastern resorts.

For an all-around skiing experience (park, steeps, trees, etc...), I wouldn't waste my time with anything south of Killington. There's just too little natural snow and a lack of terrain (with the exception of Magic Mtn which has epic terrain but no park) for me.

Jay is bonkers for natural terrain. Park seemed to be quite limited though and it is a haul to get to.
Feb 16 2011 9:10AM
0 0
profile picture
EmperorKuzco
Posts: 6660 - Karma: 254

Killington VT

Feb 16 2011 9:20AM
0 0
profile picture
_steele_
Posts: 35 - Karma: 12
If you're going over February break, Killington and Okemo are going to be packed... I'd go further north to Jay. Maybe Sunday River in Maine? Went there for the first time this year but there was no freaking snow. The trees looked fun but I couldn't vouch for them. Also had a pretty nice early season park.
Feb 16 2011 10:02AM
0 0
profile picture
poluhasuper
Posts: 599 - Karma: 13
stowe has a little of everything, really nice place, my fav mountain, expensive as tits

jay:pow

kilington: good overall, not as good as stowe, but less expensive

snow: PARK PARK PARK

smuggs: kinda cool backcountry, super cheap, no park, slow 3 person lifts
Feb 16 2011 10:07AM
0 0
profile picture
nCrow
Posts: 1024 - Karma: 5,799
okemo or killington
Feb 16 2011 11:02AM
0 0
profile picture
chuck_testa
Posts: 1469 - Karma: 52
trees/freeride: Mad river Glen

Park: mt snow

overall: stowe ( but crowded and expensive)
Feb 16 2011 11:47AM
0 0
profile picture
jeR.
Posts: 1325 - Karma: 58
sugarloaf man... six jump line 3 parks plus the illest trees east of the mississippi
Feb 16 2011 2:02PM
0 0
profile picture
PANDA_SWAGGA
Posts: 490 - Karma: 16
Want to ski a sick mountain for cheap? Want to have a sick laid back vibe? Want to have sweet natural features and sick glades? Burke mountain in vermont has all these things. Funnest east coast mountain to ski on a pow day. No lift lines. Ohh yeee
Feb 16 2011 3:10PM
0 0
profile picture
fatherb
Posts: 1510 - Karma: 173
Jay Peak is one of my favorite places. They have sick terrain and the best snow.

Overall, Stowe has a bit of everything. Good park and terrain. I would go there, but it is pretty expensive. You should also check out killington and sugarloaf for overall resorts
Feb 16 2011 3:16PM
0 0
profile picture
MAPLE_SYRUP
Posts: 1910 - Karma: 68
I would say Killington unless you are on going during peak holidays, it can get pretty crowded,



if there is a good storm coming in, Jay Peak


Looking to save some cash and avoid lift lines but still ski great all around terrain, Sugarbush
Feb 16 2011 3:48PM
0 0
profile picture
PANDA_SWAGGA
Posts: 490 - Karma: 16
burke mountain is the sickest
Feb 16 2011 3:57PM
0 0
profile picture
EmperorKuzco
Posts: 6660 - Karma: 254
ok teddy you dont have to say it twice
Feb 16 2011 8:47PM
0 0
profile picture
B-WASS
Posts: 805 - Karma: 285
obviously we all know its whaleback
Feb 16 2011 8:53PM
0 0
profile picture
zbphoto
Posts: 7789 - Karma: 12,037
^This. I'm going there for 3 days during march with my family. So siked.

Whats the lowdown on the parks, like which one has M-L stuff, which one has XL. Doesn't really say on the park website. Also, what are some good tree/expert runs? Brackett basin and the snow fields look pretty sweet, but anything else? Thanks in advance.
Feb 16 2011 9:19PM
0 0
profile picture
tim_b
Posts: 67 - Karma: 10
okemo, killington and sunday river
Feb 16 2011 9:26PM
0 0
profile picture
.squirrely.
Posts: 7563 - Karma: 7,540
sugarloaf.  dope parks, i like it better than carinthia.  brackett basin looks sick and if you get a big storm while your their the snowfields are so fun.  only bummer is 5+ hour drive.  super chill vibe there too
Feb 16 2011 9:30PM
0 0
profile picture
c-fries
Posts: 1046 - Karma: 5,582
Since you are up in Rhode Island u should probably check out some place in VT, but if you are ever near PA, u should definitely check out 7springs.  It's great for everything
Feb 16 2011 10:16PM
0 0
profile picture
-GL-
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 35
east providence and my home mtn is wachusseet
Feb 16 2011 10:18PM
0 0
profile picture
.frenchy
Posts: 18212 - Karma: 12,256

Definetly Ski Sundown in connecticut..

Click for larger image 

WE'RE PRO

Feb 16 2011 10:25PM
0 0
profile picture
PANDA_SWAGGA
Posts: 490 - Karma: 16
hey devin im going to fight u
Feb 17 2011 2:42PM
0 0
profile picture
EmperorKuzco
Posts: 6660 - Karma: 254
1. know one knows who u are talking to
2. Teddy i know you are new on ns so when you want to speak to someone in the thread specifically click quote reply under their icon info
3. Bring it donut
Feb 17 2011 8:15PM
0 0
profile picture
TheAwkwardEagle
Posts: 87 - Karma: 137
nailed it. couldn't have put it better my self.
Feb 17 2011 8:19PM
0 0
profile picture
Gknow
Posts: 627 - Karma: 358
mount snow has the best park but they also have gnarly trees on the north face (next to ripcord, always fresh tracks) and on the sunbrook face (dark side of the moon). and then if you're a local you can always find stashes around. Stop by fatty lane too then go hit inferno
Feb 17 2011 9:42PM
0 0
profile picture
-GL-
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 35
bump

Feb 18 2011 4:19PM
0 0
profile picture
TheUngroomed
Posts: 1251 - Karma: 335
HOLIDAY VALLEY!!!!!!! haha my g parents have ski house in Ellicutville (spelling?) there so its the only east coast place ive skied=)
Feb 18 2011 4:52PM
0 0
profile picture
BlakeLively
Posts: 663 - Karma: 656
Pico. no one skis it. perfect condish all the time. sick trees. and the park is kinda small, but well put together. and cheap as hell. no lift lines + cheap prices= bang for your buck.
Feb 18 2011 6:14PM
0 0
profile picture
zbphoto
Posts: 7789 - Karma: 12,037
I love Ellicottville! I grew up skiing there, same with my mom. My g-rents had a challet there till about 5 years ago.
Feb 18 2011 6:47PM
0 0
profile picture
ParabolicSidecut
Posts: 100 - Karma: 158
Stowe has the best of everything: great snow, excellent park, and some gnarly chutes that you can ski. Also, it is located in a great little town, and is a short drive from Burlington. Jay is to secluded, and I think that all other VT mountains (save for Killington) don't have a good balance between park/terrain/nightlife.
Feb 19 2011 5:30PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-4)