Driving to Sugarbush tonight...

urban07sti · Feb 1, 2008, 8:54 AM

Headed up to the 'bush for the first time tonight. Really excited as I've never boarded/skied there before. Should be an interesting drive with the weather. What is the fastest route? I've found various routes with Exit 3, 4, and 9 off 89....

I'm in an AWD car with snow tires and have no problems driving in tough snow conditions. Thanks guys/gals. Pray this stays all snow....

**bvibert** · Feb 1, 2008, 9:02 AM

I'm no expert, but the last two times I've been up there I took exit 9 to 100B down to 100. I'm sure some of the regulars will chime in with the pluses and minuses to the different routes.

Where are you going to be staying?

BTW, Welcome to the forums.

WWF-VT · Feb 1, 2008, 9:11 AM

Based upon the weather you may want to drive the EXIT 3 to 107 to 100 Route. This is not the most efficient / fastest way but if the driving is nasty on 89 this route may provide for better road conditions.

My plan tonight is to avoid Bethel Mountain Road and Roxbury Gap if conditions aren't good

urban07sti · Feb 1, 2008, 9:31 AM

Ok cool, staying at one of the village condos with some friends. Pretty much just trying to find the fastest way there.....my car is great in the snow so that's not a big issue.

WWF-VT · Feb 1, 2008, 9:42 AM

I also have an AWD car with winter tires and know the difference between the fastest way and the most efficient way based upon conditions. I try to avoid 89 when the weather gets bad

urban07sti · Feb 1, 2008, 9:46 AM

Excellent, glad I asked! Would have figured the highway would have been better to use if crappy conditions......skiing in this area of VT is new to me, so any advice helps!

KingM · Feb 1, 2008, 10:19 AM

I think I-89 to exit 9 would be best, followed by coming up 100 from the south. Whatever you do, do not take one of the mountain passes at night and in a snowstorm, especially if you don't know the area.

billski · Feb 1, 2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by urban07sti

Ok cool, staying at one of the village condos with some friends. Pretty much just trying to find the fastest way there.....my car is great in the snow so that's not a big issue.

I would be more worried about ice on the road at lower elevations and other drivers who aren't nearly as capable. 'Course you know that. Drive carefully and don't be afraid to drive slow... Enjoy!

billski · Feb 1, 2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WWF-VT

I also have an AWD car with winter tires and know the difference between the fastest way and the most efficient way based upon conditions. I try to avoid 89 when the weather gets bad

why? Is it the limited access such that if there is an accident you have no choice but to wait in line with no driving options?

WWF-VT · Feb 1, 2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by billski

why? Is it the limited access such that if there is an accident you have no choice but to wait in line with no driving options?

Maybe just personal preference. You can get stuck if there are accidents on 89. Seems like there are more drivers who don't know their vehicle limits and capabilities on the interstate vs the state roads.

Feb 1, 2008, 8:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
urban07sti Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 46	Driving to Sugarbush tonight... Headed up to the 'bush for the first time tonight. Really excited as I've never boarded/skied there before. Should be an interesting drive with the weather. What is the fastest route? I've found various routes with Exit 3, 4, and 9 off 89.... I'm in an AWD car with snow tires and have no problems driving in tough snow conditions. Thanks guys/gals. Pray this stays all snow....

Feb 1, 2008, 9:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
bvibert October 2008 turns Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 13,619	I'm no expert, but the last two times I've been up there I took exit 9 to 100B down to 100. I'm sure some of the regulars will chime in with the pluses and minuses to the different routes. Where are you going to be staying? BTW, Welcome to the forums. __________________ Brian 08/09 - 10/29,11/21,11/28,11/29,11/30 SAC Tracker - Tramdock Tracker - Chainlove Tracker - WhiskeyMilitia Tracker 2008/09 Demo Days

Feb 1, 2008, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
KingM Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Warren, VT (Sugarbush, MRG) Posts: 608	I think I-89 to exit 9 would be best, followed by coming up 100 from the south. Whatever you do, do not take one of the mountain passes at night and in a snowstorm, especially if you don't know the area. __________________ http://www.goldenlionriversideinn.com

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Feb 1, 2008, 9:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
WWF-VT Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MA Posts: 404	Based upon the weather you may want to drive the EXIT 3 to 107 to 100 Route. This is not the most efficient / fastest way but if the driving is nasty on 89 this route may provide for better road conditions. My plan tonight is to avoid Bethel Mountain Road and Roxbury Gap if conditions aren't good

Feb 1, 2008, 9:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
urban07sti Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 46	Ok cool, staying at one of the village condos with some friends. Pretty much just trying to find the fastest way there.....my car is great in the snow so that's not a big issue.

Feb 1, 2008, 9:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
WWF-VT Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MA Posts: 404	I also have an AWD car with winter tires and know the difference between the fastest way and the most efficient way based upon conditions. I try to avoid 89 when the weather gets bad

Feb 1, 2008, 9:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
urban07sti Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 46	Excellent, glad I asked! Would have figured the highway would have been better to use if crappy conditions......skiing in this area of VT is new to me, so any advice helps!

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