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I am going to Mt. Snow for the first time Saturday. I am looking for advice on how to avoid crowds and what trails are best.
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I'm no Mount Snow veteran like Dr. Jeff, but I'll share a bit of insight that I have...
Don't bother with the Main Base Lodge. The place is a mad-house and parking fills up fastest also. It is the main lodge, so of course most people want to go there. I like to setup shop over at the Sundance Base Lodge. You can get closer/easier parking, they have the ticket window and group sales right there and there's food inside also. Free bag check downstairs is really nice also.
As for avoiding crowds on the mountain - there will be less crowds on Sundance and the North Face. There isn't much open on Sundance unfortunately (I like riding that side a lot), so it will be a little more crowded than usual over there with only 1 real trail open on that side. On the North Face they have been opening up other trails, so it should stay less crowded over on that side. The North Face is all black diamonds though mostly, so it also depends on your skill level.
Long John will have the most crowds all day and the main Blue Bird bubble lift will have the longest lift lines throughout the day.
Do you have specific questions also?
The only thing I can say about the food is that the lines move slow if you want any of the served food.No just just the best way to ski the mountain. I am taking a bus so no worries about parking. I am an expert and can ski anything at sugarbush. My only worries relate to actually skiing and food.
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Get out in line at 8am for first chair. Ski main face until that gets crowded. Then move over to North Face, Sunbrook, or Carinthia.
I never waited more then 5 minutes in that deli. It 5 minute walk from main lodge .. Walk by ski sports shop their and deli in come up I. Few feet.Good food in deli in summit Hotel it kind of hidden and mostly people staying at hotel eat their. Deli food is delicious and prices sales as their crappy base lodge food. Nice and sread out. Definitely eat their
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I never waited more then 5 minutes in that deli. It 5 minute walk from main lodge .. Walk by ski sports shop their and deli in come up I. Few feet.
pen Daily: 8:00am - CLOSE
I guess they moved the deli to lodge now.
Your favorite stop on your way out of Vermont is now in the Main Base Lodge at Mount Snow! Indulge in our famous baked cheddar macaroni and cheese or grab and go burritos plus other delectable surprises. Warm up before or after the slopes with a gourmet espresso or hot chocolate. Open weekends and holidays during the winter. Come say hello!
http://www.mountsnow.com/the-mountain/dining/vermont-country-deli/
The only thing I can say about the food is that the lines move slow if you want any of the served food.
I am going to Mt. Snow for the first time Saturday. I am looking for advice on how to avoid crowds and what trails are best.
how was it?
That belt has been on the Grand Summit for years. When we skied there, I liked it. Gate opened, it brought you to the loading area. However, most people fight it and end up trying to slow down; just screws things up.
I don't see the point of it since it does not allow the lift to load faster and increase stops. I don't see the advantage to it. They do seem to work great on fixed grips and sugarbush and Greek peak
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