My Friday dilemma . .

kingslug · Jan 10, 2008, 7:21 AM

I skied Mt.Snow in the rain a few weeks ago. Not heavy rain though. It was tolerable, but they had very good coverage. And there is no way that I know of to prevent you from getting soaked.

dropKickMurphy · Jan 10, 2008, 8:07 AM

Bromley could be your best bet, for a number of reasons:

1) Since you're near Mount Snow, it will be a reasonably short trip to Bromley

2) Bromley's ski school (particularly the kids program) is excellent

3) The $25 adult weekday ticket is the best deal in New England. If you only end up skiing for a couple of hours, you won't feel like you've wasted your $$$.

4) Shorter runs, all ending up at the base lodge, make it easy to dry off next to the fire as often as you want

5) Bromley does have a really good selection and variety of trails. I've always enjoyed skiing there every bit as much as Stratton or Mount Snow.

6) If you end up cutting your day short due to the weather, there really isn't too much in the way of indoor activities in southern Vermont. However, you could change into some dry clothes and head over to Manchester for some shopping. After that, you could head south on Rt 7 to Bennington, which has a pretty interesting museum featuring the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the US. Might not be a bad way to spend at least part of a rainy day.

dropKickMurphy · Jan 10, 2008, 8:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dropKickMurphy

....6) If you end up cutting your day short due to the weather, there really isn't too much in the way of indoor activities in southern Vermont. However, you could change into some dry clothes and head over to Manchester for some shopping. After that, you could head south on Rt 7 to Bennington, which has a pretty interesting museum featuring the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the US. Might not be a bad way to spend at least part of a rainy day.

Oops, I just checked out the Bennington Museum website....They're closed until February 1st.

tjf67 · Jan 10, 2008, 8:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gmcunni

so what makes for good rain gear? I've never skied in rain before. I've got a sturdy jacket which i'm sure would hold up in the rain but pants are basic. I'd guess they'd soak thru pretty quickly. I've heard stories of folks skiing in heft bags but never seen it first hand.

I use a rain jacket and my golf rain pants. Pull them over the LJ and you will all set. Garbage bags not such a good idea. Put whatever the kids use when they go to school in the rain as the outer layer. If you can make it through the first two chair rides you will be there the rest of the day the snow will be in pretty good condition.

billski · Jan 10, 2008, 8:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dropKickMurphy

Oops, I just checked out the Bennington Museum website....They're closed until February 1st.

I thought about the Bennington connection as I considered Bromley, but it seems more attractive for adults than kids. I don't know about your kids, but shopping and museums are not on the radar of most 8/9 year olds. Restaurants are good for about one hour, tops. I would have a riot on my hands.

tjf67 · Jan 10, 2008, 8:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gmcunni

Going to southern VT for a 3 day weekend. No turning back, the house is paid for.

Friday was supposed to be the big day for skiing. Put the kids in ski school and then the adults hit the empty slopes. But based on the weather forecast i don't think i'm going to throw the 8/9 year olds out there for the day.

Question is with the warm temps we've had this week and bad weather predicted for Friday in south vt:

Friday: Periods of freezing rain before 8am, then periods of rain. High near 42. East wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

where do the few of us who want to ski go?

a. tough it out, ski MT Snow near where we'll be staying
b. go cheap, ski Bromley for $25 and if it really stinks we didn't waste cash
c. go further north... Okemo (I know most of you guys hate that mtn) has great grooming and might have the best conditions because of that.
d. start drinking @ lunch and catch first chair on Saturday
e. other suggestions?

Thanks,
Gary

I would stick with My snow. A ride back in the car will create butt soup for the whole family. Plus Mt snow Made the most snow so they will have the most.

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kingslug Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: looooooong island ny Posts: 1,550	I skied Mt.Snow in the rain a few weeks ago. Not heavy rain though. It was tolerable, but they had very good coverage. And there is no way that I know of to prevent you from getting soaked. __________________ Lets go! I'll drive.

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Jan 10, 2008, 8:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
dropKickMurphy Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 61	Bromley could be your best bet, for a number of reasons: 1) Since you're near Mount Snow, it will be a reasonably short trip to Bromley 2) Bromley's ski school (particularly the kids program) is excellent 3) The $25 adult weekday ticket is the best deal in New England. If you only end up skiing for a couple of hours, you won't feel like you've wasted your $$$. 4) Shorter runs, all ending up at the base lodge, make it easy to dry off next to the fire as often as you want 5) Bromley does have a really good selection and variety of trails. I've always enjoyed skiing there every bit as much as Stratton or Mount Snow. 6) If you end up cutting your day short due to the weather, there really isn't too much in the way of indoor activities in southern Vermont. However, you could change into some dry clothes and head over to Manchester for some shopping. After that, you could head south on Rt 7 to Bennington, which has a pretty interesting museum featuring the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the US. Might not be a bad way to spend at least part of a rainy day.