N~R~G

any preference between the two? i went to killington last season & enjoyed it, despite the rain & lack of snow. but the nightlife sucked & the bar closed at 3pm.

what's okemo like?

killclimbz

There is only one are on the entire East Coast I would like to visit. That's Jay Peak. They get the most snow by far of any East Coast spot. Comparable to many Colorado resorts. The tree riding is supposed to be some of the best anywhere.
I've seen some alright pics from Stowe too.

N~R~G

yeah, my brother has told me to check out stowe. jay peak just looks so far away on the map. killington & okemo are a few hours closer than stowe & jay peak, but i guess when you're driving that far what's a few hours more?!

killclimbz

If you are going to do that long of a drive you might as well go to the most quality place.

anthonybsd

Not sure where she's driving from but driving from the south Jay's peak is way way farther than Killington or Okemo. Okemo is about 4 hours from New York City, Killington is about 5 and Jay's peak is about 7. So for me it falls right below the threshold of "get out of the city and snowboard the same day.

Anyhow, between Okemo and Killington I like Killington a lot better. Okemo is a lot more mellow and family-oriented. Killington has a lot more of those huge wide open runs that snowboarders love.

N~R~G

damn, if okemo is more mellow than killington i have to wonder what those people do for a lil excitement up there!

are there any mountains with a lil nightlife near by? when i ride, especially if i travel somewhere to ride, i like to hang out afterwards & get drunk, meet locals & such. when we went to killington we were asleep in the hotel by midnight! lol.

N~R~G

not that flying down a mountain on a plank isn't exciting in itself

porwal222

I like Killington better than Okemo. If you think that the nightlife was bad at Killington try Okemo! You'll be back at the hotel before the news is on. If you ever get the chance hit Jay peak, it's well worth the drive, but not for a day. You have to hit it at least overnight, weekend is best.

anthonybsd

One place that I haven't been to and that's actually fairly close to me (if not the closest) is Stowe - and I hear good things.

Also - Stratton has decent night life you are willing to do some driving.

Although by the same token on Killington you might as well be partying in Rutland.

N~R~G

yeah, my friend that lives in stowe said that place has the best nightlife out of 'em or in VT in general, aside from Burlington.

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