Ski's top 10 East

[2knees]

bob i really was kidding. I read your sensitive comment and couldnt resist.


I've skied Loon once, 2 years ago. On a weekend. They had set up lower walking boss with bumps. It was a blast. That lift over there had no line whatsoever while the gondi looked like a 40 minute wait. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

whoops wasnt lower boss it was lower flume. whichever one is under the lift.

 

[andyzee]

LOON SUCKS!!!

just kidding.

what/where is holiday valley?

there is always at least one.8)

Loon Sux!

 

[Greg]

bob i really was kidding. I read your sensitive comment and couldnt resist.


I've skied Loon once, 2 years ago. On a weekend. They had set up lower walking boss with bumps. It was a blast. That lift over there had no line whatsoever while the gondi looked like a 40 minute wait. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Um...that was me and I know you were just ribbing on Bob. I just wanted to point out that Loon is actually very good for bump skiers:

Go midweek and stay away from the gondi...

 

[2knees]

Um...that was me and I know you were just ribbing on Bob. I just wanted to point out that Loon is actually very good for bump skiers:

whoops. i'm updating some financial plans and posting at the same time.

this pic has me salivating.

 

[Greg]

whoops. i'm updating some financial plans and posting at the same time.

this pic has me salivating.

No doubt. Which line do you like?

 

[ChileMass]

Knowing the perspective of the people who fill out these survey's I'm abit surprised to Stratton was not on the list.

curious, has anywhere here filled out one of these survey's? I don't think I have ever seen one.

Sorry SRO - Stratton sucks. I've skied there too many times (to accommodate my in-laws) and always swear, never again. Too expensive, too sterile, too bland, too corporate. The terrain is OK, the lifts and buildings are all new and nice, the grooming is often perfect and the Sun bowl area is nice when the sun shines in Bondville (about once a month). But all that said - there's absolutely nothing special to recommend Stratton. And the cost - !!! A daytrip with lessons for my kids and lunch costs me over $300. Ridiculous. I'll go to Stowe or even Killington before I'll go back to Stratton. Magic is right next door and even Bromley has more atmosphere than Stratton.........have I mentioned I don't like the place - ??

 

[2knees]

No doubt. Which line do you like?

lol, see the bump directly in front? Straight line that one to get your speed up then a quick check on the one just behind and to the right there and you're off to the races.


You may be kidding but i was seriously checking that pic out for this very reason.

 

[2knees]

Sorry SRO - Stratton sucks. I've skied there too many times (to accommodate my in-laws) and always swear, never again. Too expensive, too sterile, too bland, too corporate. The terrain is OK, the lifts and buildings are all new and nice, the grooming is often perfect and the Sun bowl area is nice when the sun shines in Bondville (about once a month). But all that said - there's absolutely nothing special to recommend Stratton. And the cost - !!! A daytrip with lessons for my kids and lunch costs me over $300. Ridiculous. I'll go to Stowe or even Killington before I'll go back to Stratton. Magic is right next door and even Bromley has more atmosphere than Stratton.........have I mentioned I don't like the place - ??

I think ski resort obs. was saying that because stratton has all the amenities and the faux euro village that it would be a perfect candidate for such a shady top 10 list. It seems as though terrain isnt neccessarily a priority in the poll. You're opinion of stratton is what most, probably not all, serious skiers think.

 

[ALLSKIING]

My top ten list of places I have skied.
1)Sugarbush
2)Sugarloaf
3)Killington
4)Hunter
5)MT. Snow
6)Stratton
7)Catamount
8 )Windham
9)Ski Sundown
10)Temple

 

[ChileMass]

I think ski resort obs. was saying that because stratton has all the amenities and the faux euro village that it would be a perfect candidate for such a shady top 10 list. It seems as though terrain isnt neccessarily a priority in the poll. You're opinion of stratton is what most, probably not all, serious skiers think.

Gotcha. You're probably right - it should have made the SKI list......

 

[Vortex]

2knees. I knew you were b-ll busting. Suprised there were not more. no issue at all.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

Sorry SRO - Stratton sucks. I've skied there too many times (to accommodate my in-laws) and always swear, never again. Too expensive, too sterile, too bland, too corporate. The terrain is OK, the lifts and buildings are all new and nice, the grooming is often perfect and the Sun bowl area is nice when the sun shines in Bondville (about once a month). But all that said - there's absolutely nothing special to recommend Stratton. And the cost - !!! A daytrip with lessons for my kids and lunch costs me over $300. Ridiculous. I'll go to Stowe or even Killington before I'll go back to Stratton. Magic is right next door and even Bromley has more atmosphere than Stratton.........have I mentioned I don't like the place - ??

Stratton totally sucks that's why I am surprised it did not make the list....lol Man, you guys from Lake George are alittle slow...inside joke...:wink:

 

[ChileMass]

.......Man, you guys from Lake George are alittle slow...inside joke...:wink:

It's been a long week already......:roll:

 

[andyzee]

2knees. I knew you were b-ll busting. Suprised there were not more. no issue at all.

What am I, chopped liver? Don't answer that!

Loon Sux!

So tell us ChiliMass, what do you think of Stratton?

 

[Vortex]

Your post came after his. Andyzee you sux too.

So there I took it to the next step. I'm a thrill seeker.

 

[andyzee]

You post came after his. any you sux too. So there.

Yeah, well you sux even more!

 

[Vortex]

That is what talking I'm talking about ...much better.:argue:

 

[mattchuck2]

1. Tremblant, Que.
2. Smugglers Notch, Vt.
3. Whiteface, N.Y.
4. Killington, Vt.
5. Sugarloaf, Maine
6. Stowe, Vt.
7. Sunday River, Maine
8. Okemo, Vt.
9. Holiday Valley, N.Y.
10. Bretton Woods, N.H.

I've skied numbers 1-9 . . .

My top ten in the east (fwiw)

1. Sugarloaf
2. Jay
3. Stowe
4. MRG
5. Sugarbush
6. Whiteface
7. Cannon
8. Gore
9. Killington
10. Tremblant

Basically, I listed this by which mountain I'd rather ski. So, I'd rather ski Stowe than MRG, rather ski Gore than Killington, etc. Funny how nobody really brings Gore up in conversations about top mountains in the east. When Ski Magazine used to list 20 eastern mountains Gore came in at number 17 or 18 once, but that's it. I guess that's kind of why I like the place. Even people from Albany drive right by it on their way to Killington.

 

[MikeTrainor]

Loon Sux!

Loon really is not that bad. I went there on a Thursday last season and was quite impressed, I had not been there in a number of years. I was surprised how many people were there though, the only weekday I skied all season and had the longest lines all season. To be honest if I was in Lincoln during the week again I would take Loon over Cannon.

 

[thetrailboss]

TB - remember - there is hardcore and there's recreational skiing. There are those to whom skiing is religion (e.g., those with > 1000 posts on AZ.com ) and there are those that are lucky to get 10 days per season on the hill due to other commitments and priorities.

You know and I know that SKI Magazine focuses on the weekend/a-few-times-per-season family ski types and their poll will reflect that demographic. The "skiing lifestyle" and the pretty, glossy pictures in the magazine sells ad space and week-long vacation packages. The hardcore have season passes, live close to the hill so they can do day trips, and don't ski at Smugg's or Holiday Valley. This poll is not for you - don't get bent out of shape by it.

Once again I feel the need to defend the 10-days-per-season crowd since that's me. Personally, I want to go to Tremblant one of these years to experience the vibe - I'll let you know if it's fakey Disney crap or the real thing. I have no problem with the critieria specified by the SKI poll. It fits what I am looking for when I go to the hill. If you want to know which eastern hill has the best hardcore or back-country, etc, you'll need to check out a different publication.

Good point, but my comments were directed towards their focus on things such as what your house should look like, what kind of clothing you should wear off the slopes, which car to drive, what kind of designer drinks to have, etc. I was not drawing a line between "die hards" and "weekend warriors," but between those who ski (how ever many times) and those who "live" the lifestyle (buying expensive cars, spending time decorating the house instead of skiing, etc).