xwhaler
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Sharing my excitement with all of you---got a Groupon package to the Essex Resort in Essex Jct VT. March 7-10 which should be a good time to get everything open up there.
Doing a 3 night stay so it gives us some time to settle in and not feel so rushed. My wife and I have stayed here the last 2 yrs on Groupon/Travelzoo deals and it works out very well as a 'home base' for the wknd. 20 mins to Burlington where we'll go for dinner one of the nights as well as a culinary winning restaurant + tavern on site (we prefer the tavern--same quality and much cheaper/relaxing). And relatively close to a bunch of major mtns. We have been upgraded into mini suites the last 2 yrs so hoping for the same again---this works well with ski gear and having breakfast/appetizers in the room.
They have a nice spa on site with indoor pool/outdoor hot tub and sauna/steam room etc. Makes it easier bringing the wife with me when she knows she can enjoy that after a day of skiing!
So skiing game plan is:
Sat--Jay Peak---appears to be about an hour away. Have only skied Jay once about 6 yrs ago on a frigid cold/windy March day so excited to check it out.
Sunday-Smuggs----have skied Smuggs the last 2 yrs when we have done this trip and we love the mtn.
Monday--check out and hit Middlebury on the way home....seems like a good spot on the way home and give us some time to let our legs recover from Jay/Smuggs.
Will use SkiVT passes to Jay/Smuggs for one of us and Fox44 for the other. Middlebury is also on the Fox44 card and I'll just get a cheap liftopia ticket for my wife most likely.
We could instead hit MRG over either Jay or Middlebury but I feel with my wife being an intermediate and not venturing into the woods we may be better off elsewhere.
Sorry for rambling but just wanted to share some ski trip planning stoke with you all!
Doing a 3 night stay so it gives us some time to settle in and not feel so rushed. My wife and I have stayed here the last 2 yrs on Groupon/Travelzoo deals and it works out very well as a 'home base' for the wknd. 20 mins to Burlington where we'll go for dinner one of the nights as well as a culinary winning restaurant + tavern on site (we prefer the tavern--same quality and much cheaper/relaxing). And relatively close to a bunch of major mtns. We have been upgraded into mini suites the last 2 yrs so hoping for the same again---this works well with ski gear and having breakfast/appetizers in the room.
They have a nice spa on site with indoor pool/outdoor hot tub and sauna/steam room etc. Makes it easier bringing the wife with me when she knows she can enjoy that after a day of skiing!
So skiing game plan is:
Sat--Jay Peak---appears to be about an hour away. Have only skied Jay once about 6 yrs ago on a frigid cold/windy March day so excited to check it out.
Sunday-Smuggs----have skied Smuggs the last 2 yrs when we have done this trip and we love the mtn.
Monday--check out and hit Middlebury on the way home....seems like a good spot on the way home and give us some time to let our legs recover from Jay/Smuggs.
Will use SkiVT passes to Jay/Smuggs for one of us and Fox44 for the other. Middlebury is also on the Fox44 card and I'll just get a cheap liftopia ticket for my wife most likely.
We could instead hit MRG over either Jay or Middlebury but I feel with my wife being an intermediate and not venturing into the woods we may be better off elsewhere.
Sorry for rambling but just wanted to share some ski trip planning stoke with you all!