Where to go first time in the Northeast??

[Frank101]

Hey,

Making my first trip to the Northeast for skiing (well not just skiing but will be in the area). I have never been out that way and am looking for opinions on what Mountain I should hit up as I only have time to stay/drive to one area.

Anyways, my options are as follows:

Lake Placid/Whiteface - The closest in terms of drive time

Stowe - A little further

Jay's Peak - About the same as Stowe

The other option I have left is to go to Quebec City and ski at either St. Annes and/or Le Massif.

As I said I only have time for one stop. If you had to choose which would it be?

Thanks

 

[billski]

What do you like and what is your skill level?

 

[skimawk]

White Face/Lake Placid
Good mountain great village

 

[JD]

Somevery different experiences available....what are you looking for on and off Mtn.?

 

[Frank101]

personally off mountain isn't the most important thing to me. Although, I've been to the Burlington area and absolutely love that city. I am more of a leisurely type skier. I probably wouldn't go past any black diamond slopes and like the long, scenic type trails. Good snow is also good.

 

[mondeo]

Those aren't places I really think of when I think of cruisers. Maybe Stratton, Mt. Snow, or Okemo?

 

[snowmonster]

Stowe - good cruiser trails from the gondola and Spruce Peak, of course there's the rest of Mansfield to challenge you; quaint town with lots of great dining options, spas for non-skiers, Burlington nearby.