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Least crowded resort in NH or VT
- Thread starter tmcc71
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Edd
Well-known member
From Portsmouth? 495 doesn't enter the equation when going to Killington or MRV. I can't imagine a faster route than 101 to 93 to 89.
billski
Active member
That's what I was thinking. 495 is too far south, It takes 2 hours from my house on Rte 2 to Greenfield, MA, no matter what you do, then an hour+ to MRV. It's nearly an hour from Portsmouth to my house. You're looking at least 4 hours with that route.
Even on the worst of weather days 101 is a better choice.
Smellytele
Well-known member
Berkshire East not Killington
yes
and the route would be 495 to route 2 for sure. I can make it to Greenfield in about 2 hours without traffic. I go there every summer for a music festival.
101 West of Manchester is very slow going. It's unfortunate because that essentially takes all of the Southern half of VT off my radar unless I was going for a weekend.
B east
I think B east will be on my radar this season as well. I whitewater kayak in Charlemont in the Deerfield river. Its less than 2 hours from my house. 200 mile round trip. Thenew 2010 vw jetta sportwagon diesel will come in handy. almost 50 mpg highway. I think it's going to be a good season (as long as it drops below 50). I'm bummed Okemo delayed their opening. I need to ski soon. Maybe Killington but its a little far for a day trip from Worcester Ma.
I think B east will be on my radar this season as well. I whitewater kayak in Charlemont in the Deerfield river. Its less than 2 hours from my house. 200 mile round trip. Thenew 2010 vw jetta sportwagon diesel will come in handy. almost 50 mpg highway. I think it's going to be a good season (as long as it drops below 50). I'm bummed Okemo delayed their opening. I need to ski soon. Maybe Killington but its a little far for a day trip from Worcester Ma.
riverc0il
New member
You missed the humor in my post. It was not in reference to driving to K or MRV...
billski
Active member
oh yeah! here we go with the yankee humor. I got the same misunderstanding when I tried it. Sorry!
riverc0il
New member
Yankee humor? I thought I was not being subtle enough by including an emoticon! :lol:
billski
Active member
Ever listen to "Bert and I"?
Dogs
Re. the dogs. Have you ever considered bringing them? We bring our golden retriever all over New England. When we arrive at the lot, he gets out and runs around and does his business. Then he sleeps in the car until we have lunch, when we let him out again. Then he goes back in and stays until we're leaving. At that time he gets out, eats, goes for a long walk or run, and he's ready for the trip home or to our overnight stop. He may actually get as much exercise as on a normal day home. It might cost you a couple of runs to take care of them, but if they can handle it, it really opens up more options.
Re. the dogs. Have you ever considered bringing them? We bring our golden retriever all over New England. When we arrive at the lot, he gets out and runs around and does his business. Then he sleeps in the car until we have lunch, when we let him out again. Then he goes back in and stays until we're leaving. At that time he gets out, eats, goes for a long walk or run, and he's ready for the trip home or to our overnight stop. He may actually get as much exercise as on a normal day home. It might cost you a couple of runs to take care of them, but if they can handle it, it really opens up more options.
Edd
Well-known member
Oof. I didn't see that last "BEast not Beast" part. Big dummy.
I always go route 4 to 93 to 89 actually, mainly because 101 bores the heck out of me.
Edd
Well-known member
I prefer that too but it can be slow, particularly during commute times so I go 101 just in case, but that's always from work in Portsmouth.
This weekend coming from Concord I did take 152 which veered directly off of Route 4 and goes right in front of my place. I've never gone Concord to Newmarket before. That was pretty slick.
mountainman
Member
Ascutney
Never crowded. Best to Magic on a powder day. Anyday at Ascutney in never crowded. Just don't rely on any of the services.
Never crowded. Best to Magic on a powder day. Anyday at Ascutney in never crowded. Just don't rely on any of the services.
billski
Active member
I actually did stand in a line on a pow day at MM. I think there were 6 people in front of me :evil:
hrstrat57
Member
okay BEast (still beast to me)
Just do me a favor and wait for 100% open and preferably some fresh snow.
Enjoy - it is a sweet hill with some real old school vibe. Surprisingly challenging in spots and some great NE cruisers....including some decently steep cruisers.
Slow lifts but nobody in line makes up for it.
Just do me a favor and wait for 100% open and preferably some fresh snow.
Enjoy - it is a sweet hill with some real old school vibe. Surprisingly challenging in spots and some great NE cruisers....including some decently steep cruisers.
Slow lifts but nobody in line makes up for it.
