Hey guys,
3 of my friends and I all just started snowboarding together. We live in CT and got some lessons at Sundown, and go to Southington and Sundown.
We were planning on going to Vermon for a weekend just to hang out (before we started to learn how to ride) now that we are learning we figured we would kill 2 birds with 1 stone and add that into our trip.
Since we are in CT, nothing is really too far, we just really don't want to go to the most north ones (unless its worth it - but we are beginners so I bet not) like Stratton, Jay Peak, Bolton (even though I heard Bolton is a tame place good for beginners).
That leaves: Okemo (central ish)
And: Stow and Stratton (south - really close to us)
Obviously, others, but that's what i've looked at so far.
Which one is best for a group of beginners? Most greens trails?
We especially like wide trails, and not super steep!
Also, if it's not icy that's a plus, trying to learn at Sundown which is literally a sheet of solid ice sometimes is not the most enjoyable!
Also - for lodging tips - get a place at the mountain or is it better to use a site like vrbo or airbnb?
Thanks!
3 of my friends and I all just started snowboarding together. We live in CT and got some lessons at Sundown, and go to Southington and Sundown.
We were planning on going to Vermon for a weekend just to hang out (before we started to learn how to ride) now that we are learning we figured we would kill 2 birds with 1 stone and add that into our trip.
Since we are in CT, nothing is really too far, we just really don't want to go to the most north ones (unless its worth it - but we are beginners so I bet not) like Stratton, Jay Peak, Bolton (even though I heard Bolton is a tame place good for beginners).
That leaves: Okemo (central ish)
And: Stow and Stratton (south - really close to us)
Obviously, others, but that's what i've looked at so far.
Which one is best for a group of beginners? Most greens trails?
We especially like wide trails, and not super steep!
Also, if it's not icy that's a plus, trying to learn at Sundown which is literally a sheet of solid ice sometimes is not the most enjoyable!
Also - for lodging tips - get a place at the mountain or is it better to use a site like vrbo or airbnb?
Thanks!