andyzee
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pizza said:
Now why would you think that's funny? Please explain.
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Proximity to New York City
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Now why would you think that's funny? Please explain.
tirolerpeter
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Proximity?
Proximity: "The state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next; closeness:" This can be interpreted in a number of ways. Simple physical closeness would require choosing only from mountains that are accessible by car from NYC. However, if we include "temporal distance" (temporal: Of, relating to, or limited by time) then western areas become candidates for consideration.
So, consider this:
I live on LI in Smithtown. Under ideal conditions (weather/traffic, or lack thereof) I can make it from my house to killington in 5 1/2 - 6 hours. On average, it takes me nearly 7 hours, and when weather (occasionally) or traffic (often) becomes a factor it takes me nearly 8 hours. Then, I'm skiing on K Mart trails and snow and paying $72 for a lift ticket (midweek) and local prices for food and lodging.
On the other hand, I typically get from my home to JFK in about 30 minutes, use up an hour for check-in at terminal six (Jet Blue), fly for an average of 4 hours, baggage and car pickup time 30 minutes, and then the run to either Little or Big cottonwood Canyon, 30 minutes. For a total of 6 1/2 to 7 hours of actual travel time. Of course, I am not counting the time I spend sleeping in my hotel (which is not a detour on the way from the airport) and having breakfast in the morning, since my arrival time is 11:30 PM local time. BUT, lodging is amazingly cheap, food is equally low priced, lift tickets are very reasonable (last year $43, the "Superpass" even includes unlimited shuttle rides to and from your hotel if you don't rent a car.) AND look where you are skiing!
These factors definitely put a different spin on "Proximity" for me.
Proximity: "The state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next; closeness:" This can be interpreted in a number of ways. Simple physical closeness would require choosing only from mountains that are accessible by car from NYC. However, if we include "temporal distance" (temporal: Of, relating to, or limited by time) then western areas become candidates for consideration.
So, consider this:
I live on LI in Smithtown. Under ideal conditions (weather/traffic, or lack thereof) I can make it from my house to killington in 5 1/2 - 6 hours. On average, it takes me nearly 7 hours, and when weather (occasionally) or traffic (often) becomes a factor it takes me nearly 8 hours. Then, I'm skiing on K Mart trails and snow and paying $72 for a lift ticket (midweek) and local prices for food and lodging.
On the other hand, I typically get from my home to JFK in about 30 minutes, use up an hour for check-in at terminal six (Jet Blue), fly for an average of 4 hours, baggage and car pickup time 30 minutes, and then the run to either Little or Big cottonwood Canyon, 30 minutes. For a total of 6 1/2 to 7 hours of actual travel time. Of course, I am not counting the time I spend sleeping in my hotel (which is not a detour on the way from the airport) and having breakfast in the morning, since my arrival time is 11:30 PM local time. BUT, lodging is amazingly cheap, food is equally low priced, lift tickets are very reasonable (last year $43, the "Superpass" even includes unlimited shuttle rides to and from your hotel if you don't rent a car.) AND look where you are skiing!
These factors definitely put a different spin on "Proximity" for me.
tirolerpeter
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Proximity?
From a more practical day-trip perspective, Hunter works for me. Snow consistency, travel time, cost,and trail variety, make it a good "proximity" choice for me. But hey, a guy can dream. Some body please buy my house!
From a more practical day-trip perspective, Hunter works for me. Snow consistency, travel time, cost,and trail variety, make it a good "proximity" choice for me. But hey, a guy can dream. Some body please buy my house!
FRITOLAYGUY
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I Think the JFK/Jetblue idea makes more sense, even with costs of lodging and breakfast
tirolerpeter
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Proximity/
I have skied Sunday River, Sugarbush, Stowe, and like some aspects of all of them. But, they are even FARTHER away from me than K Mart, making my "proximity" equation even more valid in my case. BTW, my buddy and I have made the VERY LONG drive (taking basically an entire day) up to Jay Peak twice over the years. The first time, we could not ski due to "wind hold" for two days in a row. So, we explored a bit and skied Mt. Sutton and Owl'shead (both were nice). The second time (two seasons ago) we again did the monumental drive and took a stay over package. The temps dropped to -15 F. and the wind picked up and they "CLOSED" everything but two green trails. We bailed, and got our money back for the second night. Another busted trip. Totally not worth it for us to spend the time/money for this huge drive from LI to find ourselves skunked again. It must be a great "local" mountain, but not worth a chance to make the drive. "Proximity" is an interesting concept, isn't it?
FRITOLAYGUY said:
I have skied Sunday River, Sugarbush, Stowe, and like some aspects of all of them. But, they are even FARTHER away from me than K Mart, making my "proximity" equation even more valid in my case. BTW, my buddy and I have made the VERY LONG drive (taking basically an entire day) up to Jay Peak twice over the years. The first time, we could not ski due to "wind hold" for two days in a row. So, we explored a bit and skied Mt. Sutton and Owl'shead (both were nice). The second time (two seasons ago) we again did the monumental drive and took a stay over package. The temps dropped to -15 F. and the wind picked up and they "CLOSED" everything but two green trails. We bailed, and got our money back for the second night. Another busted trip. Totally not worth it for us to spend the time/money for this huge drive from LI to find ourselves skunked again. It must be a great "local" mountain, but not worth a chance to make the drive. "Proximity" is an interesting concept, isn't it?
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BeanoNYC said:
Definitely. 2:07 from my house in southern westchester county. Right off the Taconic and 22. It's a great ride. Takes about the same to get to hunter.
