Best option for Sunday 1/18

Bene288 · Jan 17, 2015

Haven't had any time to get out this year, looking to ski tomorrow but can't make heads or tails of the weather or what the crowds will be. I'm in the Boston area, was thinking Cannon but the shorter drive to Wachusett sounds appealing. What do you guys think?

bdfreetuna · Jan 17, 2015

Check out Bolton Valley their conditions look absolutely stellar right now.

edit: that might be a haul for you right now. I'd recommend just waking up early and getting there.

prsboogie · Jan 17, 2015

I have to be at Wawa because of my kids lessons, if it wasn't for that I wouldn't be anywhere near there!!

bdfreetuna · Jan 17, 2015

Choice #2 would be Mt Ellen. Shouldn't be too crowded and the snow is nice even before this upcoming storm.

ScottySkis · Jan 17, 2015

Platty or hunter in the Catskills I recommended but will not be skiing tommorow.

Bene288 · Jan 17, 2015

Lots of choices for sure. Trying to get into the groove of Boston area skiing. I was spoiled in Albany with the proximity to the Daks, Cats and Southern/central VT. Lots of options under 2 hours. Unfortunately 4 hours is a little too much for a day trip tomorrow.

moresnow · Jan 17, 2015

ScottySkis said:
Platty or hunter in the Catskills I recommended but will not be skiing tommorow.

I'd go with Platty on a holiday weekend, but I think it might be a bit of a drive if he's coming out of Boston.

medfordmike · Jan 17, 2015

I would go for Cannon because of the terrain but your looking at another hour plus to get there depending on where you are in Boston. Wachusett will be busy but not necessarily worse than a normal weekend (although that is not saying much). It is a day trip oriented place and since it lacks condos etc. I never found its crowds to be worse on most holiday weekends vs. normal in season weekends (the actual weekday holiday itself will be a different story). Wachusett doesn't get a lot of love but I was a season pass holder there for the past few years and for what they are and where they are they do a good job. You could split the time difference and hit Crotched. About 1.5 hours from Boston and I never experienced crazy crowds. It is similar to Wachusett in feel and size just a lot less crowded.

ScottySkis · Jan 17, 2015

Berskire e far from Boston?

bdfreetuna · Jan 17, 2015

As much as I love Berkshire East... I'm sure you can find better conditions with the same drive or less in NH. My impression is that central VT has the best conditions right now but if you don't mind machine groomed there's lots of options in Central NH. Maybe Cannon is doing good right now; I don't head up there much, don't pay that much attention to the area.

xlr8r · Jan 17, 2015

I am in the same predicament on whether tomorrow is worth skiing at all. I was planning on going to Crotched as I have a ticket to use there, but I don't want to waste it if its just going to be a washout. Any ideas on how bad the rain will be tomorrow in S. NH.

Bene288 · Jan 17, 2015

xlr8r said:
I am in the same predicament on whether tomorrow is worth skiing at all. I was planning on going to Crotched as I have a ticket to use there, but I don't want to waste it if its just going to be a washout. Any ideas on how bad the rain will be tomorrow in S. NH.

That's part of my problem. I'm hearing mix precip in the Whites tomorrow but mostly afternoon. Then I heard rain before noon. Doesn't seem like anyone know what's going to happen.

JDMRoma · Jan 17, 2015

Cannon skied really good today, no crowds at all !! Stands a better chance of not getting liquid precip with its elevation. Precip not starting till late afternoon/pm if you can believe the reports !

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Bene288 · Jan 17, 2015

JDMRoma said:
Cannon skied really good today, no crowds at all !! Stands a better chance of not getting liquid precip with its elevation. Precip not starting till late afternoon/pm if you can believe the reports !

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Thanks for the report. I'm leaning toward Cannon anyway. I loved the vibe of the place, reminds me of Gore which I miss incredibly.

xlr8r · Jan 18, 2015

Ended up sitting out today, two weekends in a row now without skiing

gmcunni · Jan 18, 2015

looks like all rain up north?

xwhaler · Jan 18, 2015

Pouring freezing rain here at Pats Peak, 30 degree rain. Jackets, goggles, etc a sheet of ice

xlr8r · Jan 18, 2015

xwhaler said:
Pouring freezing rain here at Pats Peak, 30 degree rain. Jackets, goggles, etc a sheet of ice

Looks like I made the right choice then

Newpylong · Jan 18, 2015

Pouring rain in Central NH. This winter sux.

Savemeasammy · Jan 18, 2015

Newpylong said:
Pouring rain in Central NH. This winter sux.

Let's turn the clock back to fall. At least it actually snowed then...!

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