Mount Snow v. Killington

[SKIQUATTRO]

are these your only 2 choices? I do not recommend Mt Snow for a variety of reasons, but if you like the steeps, you'll be bored pretty fast, yes K has more terrain and varitey....any way you can push to go further north???

 

[Geoff]

Was planning a trip to Killington when a transplanted chowd HIGHLY recommended a place called Mount Snow. Can't find much info on Mount Snow (outside of their site)- is there another monniker/name?

I am bringing a 10 & 7 year old who will be in board school. I enjoy skiing steep stuff (Snowbird, Jacjson Hole, etc.) - any insight or help is appreciated, as I will drive up 03/18...

From a frame of reference that includes Snowbird and Jackson Hole, Mt Snow is as flat as a pancake. There is one trail on the North Face that is steep for about 6 turns. That's it.

At the moment, the best skiing is much farther north in Vermont. Pick from Sugarbush, Mad River, Stowe, Smuggs, or Jay Peak. If that's too much driving for you, come join the masses at Killington but be warned that the steepest terrain like Ovation, Devil's Fiddle, and Vertigo did not receive a lick of snowmaking this year. There's still plenty of challenging terrain but it's typically very stale snowmaking base with a huge amount of traffic that's chewed up the 6 or 7 feet of natural snow we've received since early February. The skiing at Killington is the best it's been for a couple of years but it's still not up to typical March standards.

 

[TN_Joe]

I REALLY appreciate the information.

We are driving from Knoxville, TN to Charlottesville, VA on 3/18 & dropping wife/mom off then heading north to ski 03/19-03/24. Hopefully, this will be annual Spring Break trip.

I am leaning to Mt. Snow (kids first) with a return trip to Killington (my turn) the following year. Will monitor conditions to ensure Mount Snow stays in current/similar conditions.

Any other/more suggestions for destinations or helpful hints is requested!

 

[BeanoNYC]

What kind of lodging are you looking for at MS, if you decide to go there? Or...K, for that matter?

 

[TN_Joe]

From a frame of reference that includes Snowbird and Jackson Hole, Mt Snow is as flat as a pancake. There is one trail on the North Face that is steep for about 6 turns. That's it.

At the moment, the best skiing is much farther north in Vermont. Pick from Sugarbush, Mad River, Stowe, Smuggs, or Jay Peak. If that's too much driving for you, come join the masses at Killington but be warned that the steepest terrain like Ovation, Devil's Fiddle, and Vertigo did not receive a lick of snowmaking this year. There's still plenty of challenging terrain but it's typically very stale snowmaking base with a huge amount of traffic that's chewed up the 6 or 7 feet of natural snow we've received since early February. The skiing at Killington is the best it's been for a couple of years but it's still not up to typical March standards.

well...maybe I'll keep heading north - does Smuggs offer steep stuff - heard it was also a good family place...

 

[TN_Joe]

What kind of lodging are you looking for at MS, if you decide to go there? Or...K, for that matter?

I have looked into the on mountain large resort, as the mid-week fourth night free, inclusion of 1 1/2 lift tickets, and immediate location are an attractive option.

 

[Newpylong]

Conditions at Mount Snow now are phenomenal. Have fun...

 

[trailertrash]

killington, like sunday river is a skiers mtn. all that traversing is a pain in the a$$ on a board.

 

[danny p]

i have skied both mountains this year, but more times at K because K is far superior. Anyone that thinks the lifts at Mt. Snow are faster I would have to strongly disagree with them. Most Mt. Snow lifts are slow and the people who fall off of every other one make them even slower. Another thing to ponder, Mt. Snow is almost guaranteed rain this weekend if it precips, where as Killington with its elevation will be a mix or snow most likely. The only time I go to Mt. Snow is when they have fresh snow so I can cut 1/2 hour to 45 minutes off the trip to Killington. Mt. Snow also crowds much worse than K. Good luck and have fun!

 

[SkiSkee8]

I say go to Killington if you have a couple hot girls that want to get with a couple college guys

 

[hystyk28]

killington, like sunday river is a skiers mtn. all that traversing is a pain in the a$$ on a board.

if you know how to get around you don't need to traverse at all really

 

[millerm277]

if you know how to get around you don't need to traverse at all really

Agreed....if you are ever on the Snowshed Crossover, you have no idea of how to get around.

There are only a few trails at K that require poling and traversing, some of Frolic and Caper, the lower section of GN, Snowshed Crossover and Launchpad, and the Cross-country trails.

 

[hystyk28]

Agreed....if you are ever on the Snowshed Crossover, you have no idea of how to get around.

There are only a few trails at K that require poling and traversing, some of Frolic and Caper, the lower section of GN, Snowshed Crossover and Launchpad, and the Cross-country trails.

i guess it depends on skill level/conditions as well, but I don't need to one foot anything, and i carry plenty of speed to even get through the likes of juggernaut.

 

[MarkC]

Did you ever consider Magic?

 

[Newpylong]

I agree on most things except the crowding thing. I have skied Snow damn near every weekend this season. Places that crowd: Summit Express Quad line and Deer run/Long John. Also, the Canyon Quad line. Othen than that, there are no issues worse than anywhere else. Actually, every weekend I comment going up a packed lift where all the skiers are when trails like South Bowl, Exhibition, Lodge, and Canyon are seemingly empty on the front. To each his own I guess.

 

[2knees]

I agree on most things except the crowding thing. I have skied Snow damn near every weekend this season. Places that crowd: Summit Express Quad line and Deer run/Long John. Also, the Canyon Quad line. Othen than that, there are no issues worse than anywhere else. Actually, every weekend I comment going up a packed lift where all the skiers are when trails like South Bowl, Exhibition, Lodge, and Canyon are seemingly empty on the front. To each his own I guess.

i totally agree. I dont ski there every weekend by any means but i've been there alot in the last 5 years especially. on weekends, after "southern" storms even. Yes the line for the summit quad can get hairy and the parking lot can be quite full but the north face lifts rarely get lines and the place spreads the crowds out pretty well. I've never been overwhelmed by skier traffic like people want to make it seem.

 

[wintersyndrome]

well...maybe I'll keep heading north - does Smuggs offer steep stuff - heard it was also a good family place...

Oh yeah Smuggs has steeps...and the kids will have fun too.

 

[TN_Joe]

Booked Killington last week for Tuesday - Friday. Driving up Monday.

UT wins big in the tourney & snow in VT. It's all good!

 

[TN_Joe]

Killington was the right choice. No real issues with traversing/ navigation - not any different than a large western resort.

No lines at all - excellent snow on Cascade, Wildfire, Outer Limits, Double Dipp. on Tuesday.

Two more days...

 

[andyzee]

Killington was the right choice. No real issues with traversing/ navigation - not any different than a large western resort.

No lines at all - excellent snow on Cascade, Wildfire, Outer Limits, Double Dipp. on Tuesday.

Two more days...

TN_Joe, since you're in Killington, you may want to give Pico a try. Great mountain and your Killington pass gets you in..