Short-Cut Routes

[drjeff]

Shortcuts are like stashes. I'll bet I'm not the only one who won't disclose them on a public forum. Sorry!

I just like to post the real obvious ones. The way that I actually go most of the time is held as tight a secret as my powder stashes

 

[Chris I]

On any powder day just head as far south as you can, it may seem like the opposite direction, but you'll get there. i promise

 

[ALLSKIING]

Like it's going to be bumper to bumper traffic because you posted it on a forum. :roll:

:lol: Yep...Once is out its better to to take the normal route...What a joke!

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I have no problem helping people with directions, course it's part of my job but I do it everyday, anywhere, anytime and to anyone. I guess I think about that karma thing. No, I don't apply the same philosophy with powder stashes. :lol:

 

[ALLSKIING]

This is another good on on the way to Killington. You can use it both ways but on a busy weekend heading south is when its best used.

 

[Mildcat]

On any powder day just head as far south as you can, it may seem like the opposite direction, but you'll get there. i promise

That's funny! This way the roads will be plowed when they get there.

 

[billski]

Like it's going to be bumper to bumper traffic because you posted it on a forum. :roll:

Yep. It has happened :roll:

 

[2knees]

Yep. It has happened :roll:

i call bs on that one.

 

[Greg]

Shortcuts are like stashes. I'll bet I'm not the only one who won't disclose them on a public forum. Sorry!

Like it's going to be bumper to bumper traffic because you posted it on a forum. :roll:

Yep. It has happened :roll:

i call bs on that one.

Calling major shenanigans on this too. Come on billski, spare us. We're not that stupid. :roll:

 

[Philpug]

Calling major shenanigans on this too. Come on billski, spare us. We're not that stupid. :roll:

X2, IMHO not posting the travel options is pretty selfish.

 

[BeanoNYC]

i call bs on that one.

Calling major shenanigans on this too. Come on billski, spare us. We're not that stupid. :roll:

X2, IMHO not posting the travel options is pretty selfish.

:flame: :wink:

 

[Zand]

Bump.

I tried out the Mt. Snow shortcut today down 112. I suppose it's better for you CT people, but seeing as my normal route puts me on 91 in Bernardston, it didn't help me any because I either had to go down to the Pike or take Route 2 through bedroomville for 10 miles. I did take 91/9 on the way up and they were in terrible shape! Generally 50 MPH was the max on 91 and it was hard to do over 40 on 9. On the way home on 100 in Jacksonville, it was down to the pavement in the tire grooves so I was doing 50. Drifted to the right on accident and the slush completely took me. If it weren't for the snow banks, I would've been into the guardrail in a second. That got me to bring it down a little bit.

I think I'd prefer 91/9 on a normal day because 9 has a lot of passing areas compared to 100. If you could make it up 112/100 without getting held up it would probably be faster but during high traffic you'd be less likely to be stuck for a long time on 9. I'd also have to say there's less of a police presence on 9.

Also, where is this neon flag everyone was talking about? I was looking for it from Colrain all the way to route 2 but couldn't find it.

 

[davidhowland14]

when going south on 93 from anywhere, there's an easy way to pay less for the toll, get cheap gas, free candy, and save some time.

Exit 11

The exit takes you onto 3a, goes right be several really cheap gas stataions, one of which offers free candy (don't worry, it's legit) in exchange for buying gas, and it saves you time if there's traffic and the headache of the 293 exchange.

 

[MommaBear]

Bump.

Also, where is this neon flag everyone was talking about? I was looking for it from Colrain all the way to route 2 but couldn't find it.

I don't know exactly where it is but we take Route 2 to Colrain Shelburne Rd which then becomes Greenfield Rd before running into Route 112 in Colrain. I know its well before we hit 112. It jumps right out at you high up on the hill on the driver's side when headed north. Don't notice it at all heading South. Last few trips up it hasn't been lit up. Not sure if its my timing or its been shut off.

 

[drjeff]

Also, where is this neon flag everyone was talking about? I was looking for it from Colrain all the way to route 2 but couldn't find it.

The flag is tougher to see heading South Bound since you'd have to look back over your Right shoulder to see it. Heading Southbound it would have been maybe 1/2mile AFTER you passed the farmstand/orchard that you go by maybe a mile after you finish climbing the big hill out of Colrain. Also, it hasn't been lit up the last few weeks as I driven by, and NOT just the ice storm week.

 

[JD]

For Smuggs, take stagecoach road just north of stowe and cut thru hyde park to 15. Eliminates the morrisville BS....you could even go left at the 4 way in morristown corners and dirt road it into Johnson if the roads are good....or you've been drinking.

 

[Glenn]

Neon flag? I've yet to see that. I do always look at the cool metal mt lion on the top of the hill before Colrain.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i second the Smuggs shortcut....wish the pass was open in the winter....heading from LI I still dont know if its better to take 95/91/89 exit Stowe or take the NYS Thruway up to Burlington...

 

[BeanoNYC]

95/91/89

I hope you're jumping on the Merrit/Wilbur Cross through CT as well.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i do take the Merrit (conditions depending...) honestly, from my house on Long Island to the point where the Merrit and 91 merge in Middlefield its 2hrs no matter if I take the Merrit or 95/91....i grew up there and my folks now live 5 min from that merge and I've driven it countless times both ways...2 hours no matter how you slice it.....