Author Topic: Skiing (not snowboarding) in New England  (Read 404 times)

midwif

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Re: Skiing (not snowboarding) in New England
« on: October 04, 2006, 03:33:00 pm »
In the east, only Mad River Glen excludes boarders. In Utah, there are two places within 45 minutes of each other which don't allow snowboarding, Deer Valley and Alta. Deer Valley is somewhat posh, known for it's grooming, but does have some decent trees and glades and bumps. Alta is more basic, known for its terrain and earthy quality. Both are worthwhile exploring. The last place, Taos, I have never been too, but it is on the list.

Seems like you will have your best bet of avoiding boarders, while having a full ski experience,  in Utah. Stay in the Snyderville Basin area (near the outlets) which puts your 10 minuts from Deer Valley and 40 from Alta (depending how you drive and if the cops get you) . Check out VRBO.com. We stayed in condos at the base of the Canyons, thought we onlly skiied one day there.

Snowbasin is an hour from P.C. but has minimal crowds and fewer of the thoughtless, young boarder type there. Good terrain and the lodges make Deer Valley look second rate!
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