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Best terrain parks in northern vt

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clogbust
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Hello, I recently moved very close to Jay Peak, Smugglers Notch up in north east VT. I am trying to purchase a season pass but I dont know much about the mountains up here. What mountain up here has a combo of good terrain parks, nice backcountry, and a small crowd? any insight would be appreciated thanks
Oct 20 2019 4:39PM
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Lemuel
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Sugarbush has the best park for sure. Jay's park is pretty dope, and you will definitely get the best variety. Only been to Smuggs once on closing day years ago so no opinion really, but I'd love to ski there a few days this year because it has a following.
Oct 20 2019 5:18PM
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Wizerd
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If you're close to Jay, I'd 100% recommend the combo Jay+Burke pass. its like $200 if you're a college student and burke is a pretty underrated place tbh. If you're not in college the combo pass is like $5-600? Hmu if you're trying to ride I'm in the St. J area brah.
Oct 20 2019 5:48PM
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Wizerd
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WizerdIf you're close to Jay, I'd 100% recommend the combo Jay+Burke pass. its like $200 if you're a college student and burke is a pretty underrated place tbh. If you're not in college the combo pass is like $5-600? Hmu if you're trying to ride I'm in the St. J area brah.


Also to tack on, Burke is a pretty dope place dude. Small, close knit vibes and an all around dope place, you can ride the mtb trails in the winter and gap the access road. Burke can be a paradise if you know where to look bc its fairly secluded.
Oct 20 2019 5:51PM
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s.j.mitchell
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Bush for sure
Oct 21 2019 7:05AM
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J_Steez
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bush is legendary
Oct 21 2019 1:06PM
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SofaKingSick
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smuggs isnt good for park but it's an awesome mountain
jay is an awesome mountain and has a good park usually
sugarbush has a super good park scene
burke, as said, is a great lower key mountain, park was okay last time i checked
Oct 22 2019 2:44PM
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Wizerd
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SofaKingSicksmuggs isnt good for park but it's an awesome mountain
jay is an awesome mountain and has a good park usually
sugarbush has a super good park scene
burke, as said, is a great lower key mountain, park was okay last time i checked


I probably sound like Burke is paying me, but deadass. On pow days you get endless untouched in the trees, theres never any lift lines, the park is pretty good for what it is, but my personal favorite part is riding the wooden bridges through the trees on Jester that weave in and out of the park. If you're in the NEK definitely check it out. Jay is basically Burke's older, better, brother. Very similar qualities at both mountains, Jay's park is def a bit larger tho. PM me if you have other questions.
Oct 22 2019 3:09PM
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SofaKingSick
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WizerdI probably sound like Burke is paying me, but deadass. On pow days you get endless untouched in the trees, theres never any lift lines, the park is pretty good for what it is, but my personal favorite part is riding the wooden bridges through the trees on Jester that weave in and out of the park. If you're in the NEK definitely check it out. Jay is basically Burke's older, better, brother. Very similar qualities at both mountains, Jay's park is def a bit larger tho. PM me if you have other questions.


100% dude, im with ya. great mountain with chill people, and long lines are uncommon
Oct 22 2019 4:27PM
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PsychicMigration
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Honestly why bother ski the park at Smuggs , Jay, mrg or even Stowe the terrains so much better.
Oct 22 2019 6:34PM
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J_Steez
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DummyBearsHonestly why bother ski the park at Smuggs , Jay, mrg or even Stowe the terrains so much better.


Bush is slept on for its trees as well
Oct 23 2019 8:19AM
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skierman
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Burke if you're not a pussy.
Oct 23 2019 9:49AM
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