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jdec45
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I have a thread similar in ski grabber, so my question is where to ski this Jan. I was thinking about Smuggs,Sugarbush,Sunday RIver. but I am up for anything. I never been skiing in New England so I dont know to much about it. Wheres a go place to go that has great all mountain, nice park and long groomer.  Right now I am leaning towards sundayriver but I heard there trails are pretty short compared to some, is that true. Any info would be nice thanks.

Sep 8 2008 12:23PM
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currentwestman
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you could look into stowe or even some of the lower VT mountains like mt. snow or stratton if you want sick park
Sep 8 2008 2:39PM
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Ecoastpowder61
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Personally, I'm a big fan of Jay Peak.  The glades are some of the best in the country (yes, including out west), the snowfall rivals many west coast mountains (350"+), and it's very reasonably priced.  The college season pass at Jay, Bolton, and MRG is only $280...so if you're planning on skiing more than 5 days, just buy the pass...enjoy the best mtn in the east

Sep 11 2008 11:03AM
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jdec45
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Whats the closest airport to Jay and how long of a drive is it from there.

Sep 11 2008 2:06PM
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Commonwealth
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Probably Burlington International Airport, and it's about 1 hr. 15 minutes from Jay Peak, but it's also about 45 minutes from Stowe, so you could get a hotel in the city and do both.
Sep 11 2008 2:32PM
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jdec45
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Thanks for the help guys, I am having a hell of a time deciding where to go.
Sep 11 2008 3:15PM
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TerminatorX
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you probably dont want to go to sunday river, but loon has a sick park.
Sep 11 2008 8:07PM
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jdec45
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Why not sunday river, is the terrian shitty.
Sep 11 2008 9:07PM
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TerminatorX
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it is usually very crowded, the rails will often be set up crooked, the landings are short, and it doesn't have much vertical. it can be wicked fun on a good week day if everything is set up right, but i would rather go to a more reliable mountain.
Sep 12 2008 7:46AM
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jdec45
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What about sugarbush how does that compare.  I was really set on sunday river because I can get a nice ski in ski out condo on the slopes cheaper than most. Just seems like sunday river is best deal of them all. But now I am starting to think different. I was thinking smuggs but I dont feel like dealing with the slow lifts and sugaroaf looks awesome, but a three hour drive from airport  is a turn off.
Sep 21 2008 2:18PM
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