[collectingpennies]

Smaller in that there isn't a little town setup around it with all sorts of shops like Stratton has. The town surrounding Mt. Snow is small also. But, there's places to stay and places to eat.

The mountain itself is similar I would say in terms of size. Stratton claims 97 trails and Snow claims 80. I just like Snow better. Maybe it is just my personal preference, but I feel the mountain (trails) are laid out better at Mount Snow. On their main face, it is almost all blue and green. Plenty of ways for people of any skill level to get down to the base. North face is all black trails and challenging terrain. Stratton there is a mix all over the mountain.

I honestly think I'm just soured on them from my crappy experience. With discounted CSC tickets I'll probably go back next season once. But, with their full prices and what they offer, it just doesn't add up.

Definitely go back and give another shot when there is a CSC day. Maybe your next experience will be hopefully more positive than last weekend. Hopefully I will get to bump into you at some point.

 

[Jcb890]

Want some more cheese with that whine? Holy fuck.

What kind of cheese are we talking here?:hairy:

 

[Jcb890]

Anybody heading to Mt. Snow on Sunday for their final day? $19.54 lift ticket if bought online in advance. Should be a nice day. I'm thinking about going myself.+

 

[Psi-Man]

good deal, reminds me to check the prices at Wildcat for Sunday.

 

[Jcb890]

good deal, reminds me to check the prices at Wildcat for Sunday.

$43 on Liftopia, which isn't terrible. Just go to Mt. Snow instead. I think I might be looking for someone to ride with anyways. Plus, Wildcat is like an hour and a half further each way.

 

[Psi-Man]

I'm in N Conway this weekend hiking Tuckermans on Saturday. The good new is my buddy renewed his Condo next year at Mt Snow, so I plan on getting up there a little more often.

 

[Sons of Thunder]

Hitting Sugarbush Monday 4/20 (will I see some clouds there?), got online lift tickets for $46. Hitting Killington the 21st, tickets are like $33 on liftopia. Anyone else going to be there?

 

[Jcb890]

I'm in N Conway this weekend hiking Tuckermans on Saturday. The good new is my buddy renewed his Condo next year at Mt Snow, so I plan on getting up there a little more often.

Oh nice! We rented a place on Home Away for a weekend near Mt. Snow and it was great. Are you riding Tuckerman's as well or just hiking?

 

[Psi-Man]

Yea, I'm riding Saturday, but with the weather looking like winter I'll get up to the bowl and see what the deal is. I'm the only snowboarder in the group, so that plays into it as well.

 

[Jcb890]

Yea, I'm riding Saturday, but with the weather looking like winter I'll get up to the bowl and see what the deal is. I'm the only snowboarder in the group, so that plays into it as well.

Have fun and be safe! Take some pictures for us. I've never done Tuckerman's. I don't know if I'm even in good enough shape to make the hike!:hairy:

 

[Jcb890]

How was Tuckerman's?

Mt. Snow was pretty good today!

 

[Psi-Man]

Weather was good in the morning, but we got caught in nasty weather on the way down - snow, rain, wind, thunder and lightning. Pretty wild ride down actually. The weather Sunday was bluebird skies. My legs were just dead Sunday at Wildcat, so I stuck to whatever was groomed. That's a rap for me this season. Here's a shot from the top of Wildcat looking at Mt. Washington/Tuckermans. My camera on my phone is pretty lame, but I couldn't resist with the clear skies.

 

[Jcb890]

Weather was good in the morning, but we got caught in nasty weather on the way down - snow, rain, wind, thunder and lightning. Pretty wild ride down actually. The weather Sunday was bluebird skies. My legs were just dead Sunday at Wildcat, so I stuck to whatever was groomed. That's a rap for me this season. Here's a shot from the top of Wildcat looking at Mt. Washington/Tuckermans. My camera on my phone is pretty lame, but I couldn't resist with the clear skies.

Did you ride Tuckerman's? How was it? Any pictures from over there?

 

[Psi-Man]

Did the left gulley this year, snow was fine in the bowl. The little headwall was chewed up good and the Sherburne was fine until the bottom where it was getting bare in spots. I had my Contour with me and I haven't looked at any video yet.

 

[Jcb890]

Did the left gulley this year, snow was fine in the bowl. The little headwall was chewed up good and the Sherburne was fine until the bottom where it was getting bare in spots. I had my Contour with me and I haven't looked at any video yet.

I think I want to make it up to Tuckerman's next season. If for no other reason than just to try out the steep terrain. I don't know of any other trails in New England that are nearly as steep without moguls.

I've seen the videos on youtube and everything, but what is it really like? Does the steep terrain compare to anything else in NE you have ridden? I'm especially curious since you are a boarder and most reports you see/hear are from skiers. Feel free to PM me if you'd prefer.

 

[Psi-Man]

Early April every year, although this year was a little later.

There's really nothing I can think of other than the face chutes at Jay that remotely compare here in NE. There's really 4 phases to this hike the way I think of it. The first is hiking to HoJo's (ski Ranger's lodge, camping area) via the Tuckerman trail, this takes you to the top of the Sherburne trail. You can't ride the Tuckerman trail - hiking only, but they do groom it to make it easy to hike. The next is to hike to the base of the bowl, riding down from here you go down the little headwall. Next comes what route you take up the bowl, the lip probably being the most popular. The last phase is to hike up the snowfields to the peak, relatively easy terrain. A lot of people just ride down the Sherburne, many go up to the bowl and either hang out or ride down the little headwall or hike back down and take the Sherburne. The rest climb to where they want and ride the whole way down if everything has snow. In late April, May, June, etc.. the only option is the bowl.

There is no chance of an avalanche on the Sherburne, so my advice is to get up there in the winter and hike up and ride down the Sherburne. It's a about a 2 hour hike and will accomplish two things. It will help get you in shape, and you will get a sense of what you are in for because that's half the journey. It's a nice 2k vertical ungroomed run that will improve your riding as well....and it's free.

And you'll want a back pack that can carry your board and gear. I have the Dakine Blade, which is fine for a day trip, but there are many options.

 

[Psi-Man]

Hiking the Thunderbolt out by you would be good prep as well. I have not done it, but it's something that I would be interested in after a nice dump.

 

[SnowDogWax]

Have three free day's for Killington is it worth going:embarrased1:

 

[Psi-Man]

If the sun is shining, there's snow on the ground, and it's free....should be fun. Seriously though, Spring conditions are a mixed bag this time of year, but anything open close to May around here is a bonus.

If you still have that Ripsaw...I imagine that would handle the heavy snow nicely.

 

[Jcb890]

If the sun is shining, there's snow on the ground, and it's free....should be fun. Seriously though, Spring conditions are a mixed bag this time of year, but anything open close to May around here is a bonus.

If you still have that Ripsaw...I imagine that would handle the heavy snow nicely.

I really enjoyed the snow at Mount Snow this past weekend.

I think I am learning that I like the harder/packed snow more than the slushy mounds that get created when it gets really warm. I need to work on my being able to absorb bumps better while carving.