Hello fellow alpine enthusiasts,
I am a powder addict (snow) living in Fairfield County CT, but this doesn't stop me from driving to Northern VT for every snow storm (many thanks to my non-skiing wife, Interstate 91, Audi, Blizzak snow tires and my dirt bag friends).
In the 1950s my parents would trek from Brooklyn NY to Mad River Glen for the weekend. I grew up skiing MRG & Plattekill (NY), initially with leather boots and wooden skis with cable bindings (I was born in 1963). I estimate that I have over 1,000 days on skis.
I only go to VT when there is powder available, typically doing side country laps off the Stowe gondi. I always enjoy a quick break at the bench.
I also hit the Rockies at least once a season and Mt Washington in April.
I was in VT weekend of 12/8 and again 12/15 - it was amazing for December, incredible base with perhaps the best early season off piste conditions I have ever seen. Here are some photos of my favorite run (from last year).