rocks860
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Yeah but it’s nice if you’re not in a hurry. Usually stop in Manchester for lunch then drive up by Okemo and killington and up by the falls
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100 from Brattleboro? I'm assuming you'd take 30 to get to 100, as 100 runs N/S and closest it gets to Brattleboro is Wilmington.
There are a lot of tight curves/roads on 100 between Wilmington and Ludlow. The section to the north has always seemed to have more "breathing room". Then there's always the Bridgewater "toll" to watch out for. The climb up the east side of K-mart is pretty significant and could be a challenge. My favorite way to go is still 107 to Stockbridge, then 100.
If you're stopping in Manchester for lunch (which if you do, you're taking 30 from BBoro to Manch-vegas)... I'd head up Rt 7 to Rutland and then cut over Rt 4. Either way, on that side of the ridge, you still have to climb it to get to the eastern side, and that could be variable in a storm. But given the traffic on Rt 4 heading to K-mart, by Sat you should be in good shape.
There are a lot of tight curves/roads on 100 between Wilmington and Ludlow. The section to the north has always seemed to have more "breathing room". Then there's always the Bridgewater "toll" to watch out for. The climb up the east side of K-mart is pretty significant and could be a challenge. My favorite way to go is still 107 to Stockbridge, then 100.
If you're stopping in Manchester for lunch (which if you do, you're taking 30 from BBoro to Manch-vegas)... I'd head up Rt 7 to Rutland and then cut over Rt 4. Either way, on that side of the ridge, you still have to climb it to get to the eastern side, and that could be variable in a storm. But given the traffic on Rt 4 heading to K-mart, by Sat you should be in good shape.
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Do you have snow tires, awd?
I’m driving home friday night and I’ll give you an update on the road conditions.
KustyTheKlown
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thanks. drive safe.
i have a nissan rogue awd but all season tires, and i'm at the end of my lease so they have like 35k miles on them, and i don't know yet if i am going to buy out the lease or get a new car so i have been reluctant to get snows. i've managed without them for the past few years but have had enough oh fuck moments that i now fully acknowledge the need, but it just wont be til next season when i know my long term car situation
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Wind is picking up at casa slug..very warm..about 38 degrees.
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Wish me luck in my Grand Cherokee with snow tires driving from Albany to Sugarbush EARLY Saturday AM! 
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Should be fine
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I have an all day lesson Saturday… with this storm I am keeping my fingers crossed to explore some new trails I have never been on before! 
I hope you get to! Love the enthusiasm for learning.I have an all day lesson Saturday… with this storm I am keeping my fingers crossed to explore some new trails I have never been on before!
Hawk
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Roads already starting to get slick in the North country. Gonna be a tough drive from here on out. Be careful.
Hawk
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In my experience, dirt roads are better in this situation. The dirt mixes in with the snow and sleet and is more consistant.
That's great that you use "natural" to describe ungroomed, but pretty much every other skier/snowboarder uses the term "natural" to describe trails without snowmaking.
I drove up in a foot plus storm that started out as rain and freezing rain a bunch of years ago. Even with my 4 wheel drive HIghlander it was definitely a white knuckle drive.
All y'all be careful out there. We are flying out Saturday morning from Newark to Jackson Hole where there is no new snow. Wishing we could pivot and drive to VT.
All y'all be careful out there. We are flying out Saturday morning from Newark to Jackson Hole where there is no new snow. Wishing we could pivot and drive to VT.
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Well JH did get a big 3 inches a few days ago..trust me..its good there..plenty to ski on..
Still not quite sure when I'm getting up there. Hoping it clears out early enough tomorrow to drive up in the afternoon at some point.
I think I may need to start planning to spend some extended time in the MRV and just working from there mid-week instead of driving back and forth . One of the big reasons I was driving back and forth is no longer a factor...
I think I may need to start planning to spend some extended time in the MRV and just working from there mid-week instead of driving back and forth . One of the big reasons I was driving back and forth is no longer a factor...
rocks860
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Ah yeah sorry, I meant 30 up to Manchester then 100 from about that area over to ludlow
rocks860
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We probably won’t leave ct until about 10 on Saturday as we can’t check in at eagles until 4 so we would be up to the killington area until afternoon on Saturday. If the snow stops Friday I’m hoping we’re good taking 100 by Saturday afternoon
KustyTheKlown
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you'll be totally fine by saturday daylight. it is now thru sunrise saturday that i am worried about driving. and i am hoping my worry for late Friday night/early Sat morning is misplaced and overblown. if things remain sketch tomorrow night, i do as you do and drive Saturday afternoon too, and i have zero drive worry if that is what goes down
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