Best Ski Town in the East

[highpeaksdrifter]

Best Ski Town in the East

I hope this topic hasn't been do before.

I pick Lake Placid, don’t think anywhere can beat it for bars, eats, lodging, activities, but of course I’m prejudice.

In the much hated Ski Top 50 Resorts issue Tremblant rates high up in Lodging, dinning, Apres and off-hill activates, all in all deservedly so. However, to me it’s a pretend town, something Interwest through up to resemble an alpine village.

Even though it isn’t actually a ski town I love Burlington. It’s right in the heart of ski country with close access to several great mountains. Church St., Lake Champlain, and just the free spirit any thing goes vibe that’s all about the place are great. I envy those of you who are lucky enough to live there.

What’s your favorite and why do you like it?

 

[BeanoNYC]

Atlanta, Georgia ..... without a doubt.

 

[RISkier]

Of those in which I've stayed I'd say Stowe (haven't stayed in Lake Placid but have heard good things). If you're looking for late night partying, Stowe's not so hot. But lots of really terrific restarurants. It's a pretty village with intersting shops. The Shed and Matterhorn are classic apres ski pubs. I like the Jackson, NH area too.

 

[thetrailboss]

North Conway area is hot. Lots of stuff to do. Great scenery and many resorts.

Killington is also cool but it isn't a "ski town" per say but rather strip development.

 

[Powderhound21]

Elkins,WV

3 nearby resorts, good people, lots of places to see and things to do. It may be my next hometown.

 

[skibum1321]

Elkins,WV

3 nearby resorts, good people, lots of places to see and things to do. It may be my next hometown.

Topic was best ski town in the East.

For that category, I would have to say Stowe - good food, decent nightlife, great skiing. You don't want bars open too late or you won't make it to the mtn until noon.

 

[NHpowderhound]

"Best ski town" is relative to what the individual is looking for. Me I like it simple. I dont need 30 restraunts or 40 bars. I really like the towns of Franconia,Jay and Mongomery Center. Simple.Quiet.
Ive stayed in Killington,Stowe,North Conway and had a great time. But I find it can be a distraction to what i'm really there for. Too many nights at the Pickle Barrel,Wobbly Barn,Delaney's and Rusty Nail have made for some real fuzzy next days.
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[takeahike46er]

Lake Placid -- easily.

It is loaded with great inns, restaurants and shops. There is also so much to do there. Cross-country skiing and bobsledding at the Verizon Sports Complex, ice-skating at the olympic oval (or on Mirror Lake in the heart of the village), competitions at the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing from the Adirondack Loj trailhead (the major trailhead for the High Peaks), snowmobiling, some of the best ice climbing in the east, and of course Whiteface Mtn. which hosts great skiing and world class competitions.

And that is just a sample of the winter activities. There is an equal amount of activities to do in the summer.

... and the views...

Very few ski towns in North America offer as much, let alone in the northeast.


A good ski town is more than just whatever municipality is at the base of your favorite ski area. In my opinion, a good ski town is one where if you took away the skiing you would still be willing to go there to get away. And with the unpredicatable temperatures and conditions found everywhere in the northeast, sometimes there needs to be more to a town than just skiing.

 

[ga2ski]

stowe or north conway

 

[Terry]

I agree with North Conway. There are a lot of ski areas within a short distance of here. Of course I am probably biased because I live in the area, but it is a great place to live!! :beer:

 

[smootharc]

Lots and lots of criterion to consider...

Personally I prefer less of the shopping / outlet / tourist angle (see ya N. Conway, Lake Placid, etc. - though I like both - Conway for the classic rock climbing and Lake Placid during its "off season" times) and more of the low key, mellow vibe kind of places....hmmm....I've got something in mind here....I just can't put my finger on it....

 

[Brettski]

Jeffersonville.

 

[DJAK]

Mount Washington Valley, NH.

5 ski areas within 30 mins and Sunday River only an hour.

Prices for goods are not jacked up like more cut-off areas.

Don't need to drive to the "big city" to get anything done, and have the ultimate eastern outdoor playground all around.

Attitash Adult Soccer League is fun too!

 

[deadheadskier]

Elkins,WV

3 nearby resorts, good people, lots of places to see and things to do. It may be my next hometown.

I'll pass. I lived and worked in Snowshoe for a year, also taught at Davis and Elkins College. If I never go back, I will be a happy man - I despised the area that much. The weather is awful and the stereotypes of WV people are fairly accurate. Outside of Morgantown, there is no place in WV that I would ever consider living. I'd rather live there and be 45 mins from Wisp and an hour and 15 from Seven Springs, than be in Elkins with Canaan/Timberline/Snowshoe an hour away. In fact I'd rather be in Shrewsbury, Mass next to Ward Hill than in Elkins.

 

[blacknblue]

While not really a ski town, the Montpelier/Barre would be a great place to have a home base. Stowe, Bolton, Smuggs, Sugarbush, MRG are all pretty close, and not too far from Burke and Jay. More going on than the real small towns, but not the busy-ness or prices of Burlington.

 

[amf]

Topic was best ski town in the East...

Not that it would be my pick as the best ski town (although the best Thanksgiving skiing I have ever had in the "east" was in that neck of the woods), but since when was WVA removed from the east?

 

[Brettski]

I guess it's considered mid-atlantic

http://skiing.alpinezone.com/resorts.htm

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I lived in Montpelier for 3 years but commuting to the Bush every day got old although it's a beautiful drive. I don't think many would consider it a ski town but it's an awesome place to live.

To be honest I like it better than Jackson, WY but don't tell any of my old friends back in Jackson. lol
Most have never been to New England and they think the east is totally flat.

I think there are alot of great ski towns in the east. I like Waitsfield cause it hasn't become commercialized like Stowe. I also like the West Burke area for the same reason.

 

[eatskisleep]

North Conway/Jackson NH

 

[thetrailboss]

I lived in Montpelier for 3 years but commuting to the Bush every day got old although it's a beautiful drive. I don't think many would consider it a ski town but it's an awesome place to live.

I think there are alot of great ski towns in the east. I like Waitsfield cause it hasn't become commercialized like Stowe. I also like the West Burke area for the same reason.

Ssssshhhhhhhh....keep both of those gems a secret :wink: