Family Mountains

SUV Steve · Feb 16, 2004, 5:13 PM

Pats Peak on Saturday nights is usually packed with teens. The area has a homey vibe... my daughter is 10 and I have left her in the valley chair area for a short time with the walkie talkie without worry.

Skican... how old are your kids? We're at Cannon 3 or 4 times a season (although rarely on the weekend)...

skiguide · Feb 16, 2004, 10:16 PM

i'd toss in a vote for Ascutney, VT - not that I have kids or anything, but that place is very personal, a medium size, and very family friendly - plus the deals are ridiculously good for even holiday weekends,etc.

skican · Feb 17, 2004, 1:53 PM

We ski Cannon on Sundays as much as possible. It's only about 2 hrs from our house. If I can, I like to do the 2 for 1's on Tuesday and Thursday. Can't beat a $20.00 day.

My kids are 22, 19, and 14. The girls are both in College so they get the student discount.

We are going up to Maine this weekend to look at some property. Hoping to move up to the Sugarloaf area.

My husband went to Cannon yesterday with his friends. They had the mountain to themselves and did the hike over to Mittersill. He said it was wild! I have yet to do the hike.

Joshua B · Feb 17, 2004, 1:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skican

We are going up to Maine this weekend to look at some property. Hoping to move up to the Sugarloaf area.

Congratulations! This is a huge step. I'd certainly say a step up. Good luck!

SUV Steve · Feb 17, 2004, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skican

My husband went to Cannon yesterday with his friends. They had the mountain to themselves and did the hike over to Mittersill. He said it was wild! I have yet to do the hike.

Riverc0il has me thinking about that hike myself... haven't found a guide at the right time yet.

Good luck on the property!

skican · Feb 18, 2004, 10:42 AM

Steve1231, there are always people hiking over there(Mittersell). I'm sure someone would let you tag along if yours skills are up to it. I won't go yet! Next time we head up I'll post it. We tend to go on Sundays. My husband would love someone to go over with him. How are you at bumps and trees? His buddy hiked out on Monday. He had done it before, I guess he was a "little" out of shape this time. The bumps getting there were pretty big says the guys. I can't wait to learn to ski bumps. I am still in the back seat stage when I get to them. Next time I ski a lesson is in order! I will tackle my fear!

SUV Steve · Feb 18, 2004, 2:15 PM

Well Skican, I'm not much of a bump skier... maybe I should work on that before going over. It does look like fun though!

Feb 16, 2004, 5:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
SUV Steve Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Salem NH Posts: 133	Pats Peak on Saturday nights is usually packed with teens. The area has a homey vibe... my daughter is 10 and I have left her in the valley chair area for a short time with the walkie talkie without worry. Skican... how old are your kids? We're at Cannon 3 or 4 times a season (although rarely on the weekend)... __________________ Steve L. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do" - J. Walsh

Feb 17, 2004, 1:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
skican Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Solon Posts: 121	We ski Cannon on Sundays as much as possible. It's only about 2 hrs from our house. If I can, I like to do the 2 for 1's on Tuesday and Thursday. Can't beat a $20.00 day. My kids are 22, 19, and 14. The girls are both in College so they get the student discount. We are going up to Maine this weekend to look at some property. Hoping to move up to the Sugarloaf area. My husband went to Cannon yesterday with his friends. They had the mountain to themselves and did the hike over to Mittersill. He said it was wild! I have yet to do the hike. __________________ Pray for Snow

Feb 18, 2004, 10:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
skican Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Solon Posts: 121	Steve1231, there are always people hiking over there(Mittersell). I'm sure someone would let you tag along if yours skills are up to it. I won't go yet! Next time we head up I'll post it. We tend to go on Sundays. My husband would love someone to go over with him. How are you at bumps and trees? His buddy hiked out on Monday. He had done it before, I guess he was a "little" out of shape this time. The bumps getting there were pretty big says the guys. I can't wait to learn to ski bumps. I am still in the back seat stage when I get to them. Next time I ski a lesson is in order! I will tackle my fear! __________________ Pray for Snow

Feb 18, 2004, 2:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
SUV Steve Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Salem NH Posts: 133	Well Skican, I'm not much of a bump skier... maybe I should work on that before going over. It does look like fun though! __________________ Steve L. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do" - J. Walsh

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Feb 16, 2004, 10:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
skiguide Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: outside PC, Utah Posts: 101	i'd toss in a vote for Ascutney, VT - not that I have kids or anything, but that place is very personal, a medium size, and very family friendly - plus the deals are ridiculously good for even holiday weekends,etc.

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