3 most personally overrated ski areas you have skied.

[Hawkshot99]

So we already have the 3 favorite places tou have been thread. I won't start a hate thread, but what 3 places have you visited with super high hopes based on how great you constantly hear a place is only to be left dissapointed.

For me it would be....
1. Snowbird UT.
I had been skiing all over UT for the week skiibg fresh powder and having a great time. At the bird it was PACKED hard, nearly to east coast hard pack levels. We searched all day through trees and couldn't find anything fresh. The ligjt was horribly flat so the wide open style of the mtn was dangerous.
Anybody I mention this to says it was just a bad day and you need to give it time, but when on a trip, that's not a option when every other place we skied that week both before and after were great. (Also I have many friends who have been there several times and skuncked every time).

2. Killington VT
The place is huge for East coast standards. Whenever I ski there I feel I spend the entire day trying to get somewhere, not actually enjoying the place. I am sure with a local it could be great, but as a visitor I have never been able to figure out them place.

3. I can't think of a 3rd currently but will return to it....

 

[Edd]

2. Killington VT
The place is huge for East coast standards. Whenever I ski there I feel I spend the entire day trying to get somewhere, not actually enjoying the place. I am sure with a local it could be great, but as a visitor I have never been able to figure out them place.

I have the exact same problem there. I've never skied it with a knowledgeable person.

 

[ss20]

1. Butternut- Boringest terrain I've ever skied. All the trails are the same. Everything is groomed. Lifts are slow.
2. Pico- No where as good as the K locals make it sound. It may be less crowded, but K's terrain is so much better it's irreverent.
3. Mohawk- Not feeling the same vibe here that I did when I was younger. Terrain feels more limited and similar than I used to remember. I can't forgive them for adding that third triple to the top. It narrowed Mohawk (the trail) and added people since everyone sees it. It's a complete disaster now. Still a cool place to hang out.

EDIT: I thought this topic seemed familiar. Merge? http://forums.alpinezone.com/showth...r-Under-Rated-Ski-Resorts?highlight=overrated

 

[VTKilarney]

- Killington

- Sunday River

- Whitefish, MT


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[ScottySkis]

Vail, just sun first west trip, sugarloaf I didn't fall in love firs time last years summit. Bellflat in the Catskills. Hope that highmount terrain comes back on again then I maybe buy that 3 pass.

 

[abc]

"Overrated" is dependent on what "rating" one goes by.

Adjust one's expectation downward enough, every mountain lives up to one's expectation. Have unrealistic expectation, every mountain disappoint some of the time.

Every mountain (except one) that disappointed me at my first visit had redeemed itself on subsequent visits. (yes, I give a mountain at least two chances)

But I'll list the ones that I had been disappointed more than others: (none of the western mountains disappointed me consistently enough to make the list)

1) Waterville - Bad customer service by arrogant staff got my on a bad start on my first visit. I went back when I happened on a free pass, the snow was just scraped cleaned. I'm never going to pay to ski there, EVER. And I'm not sure I'll bother waste a day there even if I don't have to pay.

2) Burke - Like Jay, it's a long way for me. I go up there primarily to escape from the crowd on big holiday when Jay is expected to be scrappy. That goal (crowd free) was usually fulfilled. But the times I've been there, the snow condition were always worse than I expected given it's northern location and low crowd. I don't know what it is, but the skiing was just... not enjoyable. The last time I resorted to demo'ing skis instead.

3) Jay Peak - Sacrilege, right? Well, I've had ONE fantastic day when snow not in the forecast blanketed the mountain. I returned the next day, only to find all the fresh snow had been scraped cleaned from any run but the tightest trees! I've been up there quite a few times, my luck had been such it's more icy than powdery. Still, I kept going back in the hope of repeating that fantastic condition (and kept being disappointed so far).

3) Magic tied with Jay for the same reason. Sorry for dumping on the forum's darling. It just never delivered in my infrequent visits. Now I'm not too motivated to try any more...

There're a bunch of mountain I don't go too often, either because they don't have the terrain I like, or they're too crowded most of the time. But since I know that ahead of the time, I'm not "disappointed" by the so-so experience. So they don't make the "list"

 

[Tin]

3) Magic tied with Jay for the same reason. Sorry for dumping on the forum's darling. It just never delivered in my infrequent visits. Now I'm not too motivated to try any more...

 

[H2ofowlerNH]

Magic is actually underrated, when its got snow the terrain and trees are unmatched in southern New England (and most of the White resorts), its one of the best and this year has proven that by far. People rave about Cannon and I think that mountain is completely overated, but if you like ice skating on skis then I'd see why you'd thinks it great.

 

[joshua segal]

IMO, "overrated" means that the mountain has been overhyped, so when I get there it can never meet my expectations. As such, it makes sense that Killington is named (so far) more than any other area. Because of its size, location/accessibility, history, après ski reputation and length of season - it is almost impossible for Killington to live up to its hype. This year, they opened on Nov. 2 and yet I heard lots of complaints that there was no October skiing!

Best way for me to have no entries for my "overrated list" is to have no expectations when I go to an area for the first time. (Admittedly, this can be hard to do.)

 

[Puck it]

Cannon
Cannon
Cannon

it is way overrated. Stay away, please.

 

[Edd]

it is way overrated. Stay away, please.

I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[legalskier]

I can't say I feel any area I've been to is overrated. I don't go in expecting to find nirvana, I just look for interesting terrain where I can find enjoyment and/or nice folks. Each area has its own, if one is willing to look.

2. Killington VT
...I am sure with a local it could be great, but as a visitor I have never been able to figure out them place.

A few years ago I was fortunate to ski there with someone who knew every inch of the place. It completely improved my opinion.

Bellflat in the Catskills..

Says the guy who's never skied there at all. People who actually have say the opposite: http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries...sorts-in-america-readers-choice-awards-2014/9

 

[ScottySkis]

I can't say I feel any area I've been to is overrated. I don't go in expecting to find nirvana, I just look for interesting terrain where I can find enjoyment and/or nice folks. Each area has its own, if one is willing to look.



A few years ago I was fortunate to ski there with someone who knew every inch of the place. It completely improved my opinion.



Says the guy who's never skied there at all. People who actually have say the opposite: http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries...sorts-in-america-readers-choice-awards-2014/9

I skidded their twice year and put up honest reports did u read them if I have less income this winter then last winter so my skiing has been limited this winter in Catskills two best for experts I think my opinion that is not bell I glad u enjoy the place but just amit for once after nice 30/% pitch if go flat. Truely feel if highmomunt was added I go because it has terrain I like. Thanks to Jim g for mini free lessons I become n better at trees . to each their own sure bell is widers then platty better bfor mostly cruising . lucky Catskills all 4 places reminder of 1600-1000 vertical and high elevation and funnfor all seasons. I glad you enjoy your place of winter entertainment and I live behind bellflat maybe next winter I make it out to bell to make turns with u if bring me into you ur starches spots .o..

 

[VTKilarney]

While I am not sure exactly what ScottySkis has written, it isn't really fair to challenge someone's opinion in this thread when it asks for a personal opinion. Take a deep breath and let others form their own opinions and share them. You don't have to agree, and they don't have to agree with yours.

 

[abc]

I don't know what beef he has with Scotty. But saying he never ski there was factually wrong.

Bell isn't on my top favorite either. Though I wouldn't go so far to say it's overrated. I have a certain expectation of Bell, having skied there enough. It doesn't disappoint, not with that relatively low expectation.

 

[boston_e]

I have a feeling everyone's lists will be primarily depending on the conditions the times they went.

For Me:

Mad River Glen
Jay
Heavenly

 

[abc]

I have a feeling everyone's lists will be primarily depending on the conditions the times they went.

That's why I don't list any mountain that I've only been to once.

I also never got hit MRG in good condition either. But then, I'm not a hard core skier so have no wish to live up to its "ski it if you CAN". Well, I can't!

Put another way, I expect it to be tough, and it was. Perfectly rated.

 

[boston_e]

That's why I don't list any mountain that I've only been to once.

I also never got hit MRG in good condition either. But then, I'm not a hard core skier so have no wish to live up to its "ski it if you CAN". Well, I can't!

Put another way, I expect it to be tough, and it was. Perfectly rated.

Ive been a couple of times, never had a great day. I also am not really into the "single chair, anti snowboard" type of vibe. I also didn't find the terrain significantly different from other vermont mountains... Maybe I didn't have a good guide who knows. My impression is that its overrated, but maybe I'll feel different if I go again.

 

[St. Bear]

MRG

And I got it on as good of a non powder day as you can get, the day after 22". I just didn't like the vibe. The employees were rude, and the fellow skier weren't friendly at all. I'll go back because the snow and the terrain is top notch, but everything else is not welcoming.

 

[VTKilarney]

I should have had MRG on my list. I got the feeling that MRG was best suited for people somewhere on the autism spectrum. Fine for those folks, but not for me.