| trusty,
I've not been to Jay, Killington, or Sugarbush. There are lots of AZ participants who really seem to like Sugarbush and it's a place I'd really like to try. From everything I've read I think my wife and I would really like Sugarbush and Mad River Valley area. Others can speak with much more authority regarding Jay or Killington. My wife and I seem to keep going back to Stowe. In part because we've made some friends in the area. So we get kind of a Stowe insiders experience. There are lots of things to criticize about Stowe but the mountain has character and the village is very interesting. I'm hoping the Spruce Peak development doesn't completely change the feel of Stowe, but I have my fears. The other area we've really gotten to like is the Mt. Washington Valley -- we've stayed in Jackson and Glen a few times and you have access to a range of ski areas. Lots of dining and drinking options and the place feels real rather than purpose built. And if you're looking for shopping or more urban off-slope opportunities you can shoot down to North Conway. |