Great Place??

[RichT]

Ok, now that this ski season's over. We are already planning next season, so where is a good place to go skiing that has great activities for skiers and non skiers alike?

 

[kcyanks1]

This season is not over, but I'll answer anyways

What type of terrain are you looking for? What type of nonskier activities? Other winter activities? Shopping?

 

[wa-loaf]

In the North East? Stowe, Lake Placid, North Conway . . .

 

[Geoff]

Ski Santa Fe is a really good option for a mix if skiers & non-skiers. It's the capital of New Mexico and a major summer destination. Really good food. Stuffed with art galleries and other artsey stuff. Indian stuff. New age hippie culture stuff. A good airport in Alburquerque an hour away served by Southwest so airfare is cheap. Rental cars are reasonable compared to Denver or Salt Lake City. It's a nice little ski area around 20 minutes out of town. If it snows, you want 4wd to drive up that hill. Taos is not all that far away and is a much bigger ski option. You could combine those two and keep non-skiers occupied.

Aspen is the best resort town in North America. No problem keeping non-skiers occupied there. Between Ajax, Highlands, and Snowmass, there's plenty to keep anybody occupied for a season.

If the non-skiers are into casinos, Heavenly is an option. Reno is another good access airport and it's serviced by Southwest.

Quebec City works really well. Le Massif and Mount St Anne have good skiing. March is better odds for not freezing your butt off.

You can also consider Europe. There are endless good destinations there that will offer great skiing and plenty of diversions for a non-skier.

 

[Johnskiismore]

Yagoo ;-)

 

[RichT]

All terrain and I would guess shopping, pool, movies....Yagoo??

 

[JerseyJoey]

Yagoo ;-)

Rhode Island Baby!!!!!! Ski it if you can!!!!

 

[dmc]

Kasmir

 

[thetrailboss]

All terrain and I would guess shopping, pool, movies....Yagoo??

I'd have to agree with North Conway. If you have no real tight budget, I'd suggest Manchester, VT area followed by Killington, Stowe. Sugarbush is more of a skier's destination...less commercial stuff, more skiing terrain.

 

[JerseyJoey]

Kasmir

Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace, whose sounds caress my ear
But not a word I heard could I relate, the story was quite clear

 

[kcyanks1]

You said "all terrain," but if you are OK with easier mountains that are generally groomed, and not as much tree skiing, Bromley or Stratton, in the Manchester, VT area, would probably be good. There are plenty of outlets there for those who will shop rather than ski, and I'd assume there is a movie theater and pool somewhere nearby. Killington and Stowe would be other options, and both would also have more challenging terrain. I'd also consider Whiteface/Lake Placid.

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

Whiteface/Lake Placid is the premier all-around resort in the Northeast for skiers with non-skiers in tow. Hands down. No contest. You'd be INSANE to go anywhere else. Insane.














P.S. I only ski Whiteface in the Northeast, so some might call me biased. But, seriously, Lake Placid is great for the whole family: http://www.lakeplacid.com/flash/whattodo/z-whattodo.htm

 

[legalskier]

I keep hearing great things about the "new" Bretton Woods.

 

[thetrailboss]

I keep hearing great things about the "new" Bretton Woods.

"New" as in pre-2007? The "new" owners (Delaware North IIRC) have been pretty quiet...shorter season then the previous owners. Folks still like it.

 

[RichT]

Thanks all!! I think we're going to look into New Mexico!!

 

[PA Ridge Racer]

I have to agree with Lake Placid. Manchester if you don't mind being a little further from the lifts. But LP is great for everyone and a 10 minute shuttle ride takes you right to 3100 + vert.

 

[BLESS]

Yagoo ;-)

cmon man, being from RI its an insult if you dont at least spell YAWGOO correctly.

 

[riverc0il]

If you don't need to stay near the ski area, Burlington, VT would be a fantastic option. North Conway also fits the bill with lots of areas close by.