Ski Noob in NYC. Any advice?

[tjf67]

hmmm both in vermont, sounds too far. otherwise id just go to killington

Dude I am by no means a hunta fan, however everything you are looking for is there.

 

[tekweezle]

a few also mentioned bellayre, which looks good, but i dont think theres much to do at the lodges? can anyone whos been there confirm? also, i plan on driving so a bus is unecessary

what type of vehicle do you plan to drive up there? 4wd or AWD capable?

there are 2 trains of thought here-one is to make sure you like the skiing part enough to deal with everything it entails-messy roads, high costs, ect....so for that, a few of us mentioned going to a closer resort with maybe less amenities so that you don;t freak out at the costs and the relative pain it takes to actually go skiing. my take is that if you like or even love the skiing part, you will not notice that as much. skiing is an expensive and time consuming activity and unfortunately takes some commitment to do....

if skiing is secondary, then to make sure you have a good time regardless, there are a few resorts in VT that will give you a taste of new england charm. However, as always, you get what you pay for....most times even less!

 

[dmc]

Dude I am by no means a hunta fan, however everything you are looking for is there.

I love it how people have to announce to the world that they are no fan of Hunter...

:roll:

 

[dmc]

Hello all, i have never gone skiing before and am trying to arrange a trip with some friends for a weekend. Im looking to go somewhere around the new york area. None of us are skiers so we wont be picky about getting the greatest slopes. id be interested in staying at a nice resort type place with pools and such where we can relax when were not on the slopes. Anyone have any advice for me on where i should look? im looking for a place that isnt too far from NYC and is budget friendly, and really dont have much of a clue where to start. Id like to stay for 2 nights.

any help is greatly appreciated. THANKS

Hunter.... 2(+) hours away....

Katskill Mountain Club at Hunter has a sweet pool.... Or you can rent a slopeside condo... And still have access to the pool... the KMC also has a nice bar and restaurant...
Hunter's lodge has a good happy hour... Either a DJ of a band playing... Shushi bar... Pizza... Bar food... available...
Cab service is pretty ez too... So you can venture out to other places to hang out..

 

[nycskier]

hmmm how long would it take me to get to killington from brooklyn?

If you are going with a big group you can get a really good deal on the Amtrak ski train to Killington.

Train leaves Penn Station on Fridays after 5pm (on Thursdays around 2:30pm if you want a 3 day weekend) and returns to New York on Sunday after 5pm. You take the train to Rutland, VT then you have to take a shuttle up to Killington.

The train does take longer than driving. The Penn Station to Rutland portion is over 5 hours alone vs 4 hour 45 minute drive. But if you go with a group the train can be fun. You can drink all you want on the train. Amtrak has a bar car and no rules against breaking out a couple bottles of wine on the ride (something you can't do on the drive in your car!).

If you are adverse to cramming into a small car for 4 or 5 hours after a weekend of skiing the ski train might be a nice option for you.

 

[tjf67]

I love it how people have to announce to the world that they are no fan of Hunter...

:roll:

Well I'm not. The trails are short, the people who go there are fun but not my cup of tea on the hills. It is there best option though.

 

[dmc]

Well I'm not. The trails are short, the people who go there are fun but not my cup of tea on the hills. It is there best option though.

Nice.... Short compared to what?

 

[tjf67]

Nice.... Short compared to what?

Whiteface. my home hill.

 

[dmc]

Whiteface. my home hill.

Nice... Indeed the runs are shorter... But Hunter's considerably closer to NYC..

And no matter what area you ski on the East coast... there's always another thats better.

 

[brooklynski]

Hunter.... 2(+) hours away....

Katskill Mountain Club at Hunter has a sweet pool.... Or you can rent a slopeside condo... And still have access to the pool... the KMC also has a nice bar and restaurant...
Hunter's lodge has a good happy hour... Either a DJ of a band playing... Shushi bar... Pizza... Bar food... available...
Cab service is pretty ez too... So you can venture out to other places to hang out..

oh i see it's hunter, i was searching for hunta... i checked the site and it sounds interesting. when i searched for rooms i got a 1-8 person suite for $1080.00. the suite looks real nice (dont need it to be all that nice as we could hang out at the resort, but looks like thats all they got so thats ok) that a decent price? if we have 8, itll be $135 per person for the room plus $61 per person for 1 day lift and 35$ for rentals. that comes out to $231. does that sound right? or am i gonna be hit with another fee? or maybe i can call them up and they can arrange a nicer package for me?

 

[BeanoNYC]

oh i see it's hunter, i was searching for hunta...

Priceless!

You should check out Hunter's learn to ski program. You can get rentals, lower mountain lift ticket and lesson for 80 bucks.

You should give the guys at tour de sport a buzz. They may be able to work out a good deal for you. They've done right for me and my friends in the past.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

oh i see it's hunter, i was searching for hunta... i checked the site and it sounds interesting. when i searched for rooms i got a 1-8 person suite for $1080.00. the suite looks real nice (dont need it to be all that nice as we could hang out at the resort, but looks like thats all they got so thats ok) that a decent price? if we have 8, itll be $135 per person for the room plus $61 per person for 1 day lift and 35$ for rentals. that comes out to $231. does that sound right? or am i gonna be hit with another fee? or maybe i can call them up and they can arrange a nicer package for me?

Are you a troll????

 

[k2 four]

oh i see it's hunter, i was searching for hunta...

brooklynski you rock!

 

[hardline]

brooklynski you rock!

you would think brooklynski would have picked up on the nyc vancular. its almost worthy of a sig line

 

[nycskier]

Brooklynski, if you are looking at a Hunter Mtn trip check out the Emilio ski shop website:
http://www.emiliosskishop.com/hunter_overnite.htm

They run bus trips from Brooklyn to Hunter and also let you combine the bus travel with an overnight stay.

You might get a better deal through them.

 

[brooklynski]

Brooklynski, if you are looking at a Hunter Mtn trip check out the Emilio ski shop website:
http://www.emiliosskishop.com/hunter_overnite.htm

They run bus trips from Brooklyn to Hunter and also let you combine the bus travel with an overnight stay.

You might get a better deal through them.

cool. im pretty sure well end up driving out there though so dont really need a bus. would i be able to get a better deal by calling them up or would it be the same online? im also looking into a place called Camel Back which has a pretty good deal on some rooms (though believe theyre off site; id rather stay on site but if theres a big price difference im willing to to stay off). theres a room at the chateau resort that fits 4 for $300 for 2 nights, which sounds pretty good.

and no im not a troll, not sure why i would be.

 

[hardline]

cool. im pretty sure well end up driving out there though so dont really need a bus. would i be able to get a better deal by calling them up or would it be the same online? im also looking into a place called Camel Back which has a pretty good deal on some rooms (though believe theyre off site; id rather stay on site but if theres a big price difference im willing to to stay off). theres a room at the chateau resort that fits 4 for $300 for 2 nights, which sounds pretty good.

and no im not a troll, not sure why i would be.

he's screwin wiith ya. the difference between cableback and mt snow is huge. you will have more authentic new england exeriance.

 

[Maksim]

Cable back? wtf is that? =P

Um... If you are comparing Camelback in the poconos or Hunter in ny... going to be a litle different. Camelback is not a bad mountain... might as well look at mountain creek in jersey.

Plus side to poconos mountains is nighttime skiing. I make it out nearly every sunday to Blue mountain, for $20 skiing on sunday afternoons after 4 till close.

 

[4aprice]

Camelback pass holder here. Since you have said you are not very a very experienced skier I would say there is more then enough here to keep you entertained. Driving time from the NYC area will be in the area of 2 - 2.5 hr's, 99% of it on Interstate highway. Camelback has an extensive snowmaking system and good grooming so conditions should not be much of an issue. The bar at Camelback features bands on the weekend and usually has a very good crowd on Saturdays. The Tannersville area has some good places to eat and the Crossings Outlet Center to go shopping at if your so inclined. There is a Great Wolf Resort very close to the mountain with an indoor water park as well as other hotels and inns in the area. What ever your decision, (and you've gotten some great suggestions here) good luck and happy skiing.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[dmc]

Cable back? wtf is that? =P

Um... If you are comparing Camelback in the poconos or Hunter in ny... going to be a litle different. Camelback is not a bad mountain... might as well look at mountain creek in jersey.

Yeah - Hunter is where Camelback people go when they learn how to ski challenging terrain...