Author Topic: Skiing (not snowboarding) in New England  (Read 406 times)

brussell11

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Re: Skiing (not snowboarding) in New England
« on: October 25, 2006, 06:00:23 am »
Nevils,

I find Okemo to actually have, consistently, a great environment for beginners.  Their ski area is smartly designed, and has a very good beginner area that is more or less separated from the 'upper' mountain.  While other places have dedicated 'bunny slopes' or beginner areas, this one is pretty substantial AND you don't have to deal with non-beginners, for the most part.   It's serviced by two fast lifts, and there is a variety of 'trails' for some changes.  I have taught some people to ski here (and have also recommended the ski school) and it has always been a success.  For the big VT resorts, it is my favorite. Not quite as steep as Mansfield, not nearly as crowded/useless as Killington (worst 'big' east coast ski area, IMHO), and very friendly to novices!

Ben