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Whiteface versus Sugarbush?
I have skied three times in the Adirondacks; twice at Gore and once at
Whiteface. Gore was solid ice both times, while Whiteface was beautifully groomed snow. However, I am told that I got really lucky at Whiteface; that it is normally like what I had at Gore. This winter we are thinking of driving an extra hour to go to Sugarbush because it is reputed to have better conditions than the Adirondacks. It is a long drive and an expensive trip, so I would really like good conditions!! I would appreciate comments (preferably informed...) about any of this. Thanks. |
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Whiteface versus Sugarbush?
"kevin" wrote in message ... I have skied three times in the Adirondacks; twice at Gore and once at Whiteface. Gore was solid ice both times, while Whiteface was beautifully groomed snow. However, I am told that I got really lucky at Whiteface; that it is normally like what I had at Gore. This winter we are thinking of driving an extra hour to go to Sugarbush because it is reputed to have better conditions than the Adirondacks. It is a long drive and an expensive trip, so I would really like good conditions!! I would appreciate comments (preferably informed...) about any of this. Thanks. Kevin, What part of the east are you driving from? I drive up from S.Jersey... When conditions are good Gore is really nice and when I skied both Gore & Whiteface on the same weekend normally Gore was better. Both can get icy and you would need to watch the weather and wind reports. What are you looking for; groomer, moguls, trees, terrain parks, black diamond runs? Are you or your group skiers, boarders or mix. My favorite place is Sunday River, ME (1500-2600' vert) is 9 hrs from me. Wild Cat, NH (2200' vert) is nice 8 hrs, Killington & Pico, VT (1400-2800 verts) can be very nice 7 hrs ( look up VTSkier), Magic Mountain, VT (1000-1500' verts) 6 hrs, small but nice skier mountain but they were supposed to install a terrain park. I hope this helps... JQ Dancing on the edge |
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Whiteface versus Sugarbush?
On Sep 8, 9:48*pm, "kevin" wrote:
I have skied three times in the Adirondacks; twice at Gore and once at Whiteface. *Gore was solid ice both times, while Whiteface was beautifully groomed snow. *However, I am told that I got really lucky at Whiteface; that it is normally like what I had at Gore. This winter we are thinking of driving an extra hour to go to Sugarbush because it is reputed to have better conditions than the Adirondacks. *It is a long drive and an expensive trip, so I would really like good conditions!! I would appreciate comments (preferably informed...) about any of this. Thanks. There's a reason they call it iceface. Of all the times I've skied the Adirondacks, I really only had one day that I would say had great conditions. It was always icey every other time but on the plus side, it made me a better skier. Back in my college days, I skied Sugarbush quite a bit. As far as conditions go, it's always hit or miss. About two thirds of the time they were good to great and about one third of the time they were terrible including some of the worst conditions I've ever skied. But even in the worst conditions, Sugarbush had snowmaking and grooming going full blast on at least one trail which was pretty good. So I would spend the extra time and go to Sugarbush unless it hasn't snowed in awhile and they are reporting 'packed powder' aka ice. Then it's not worth driving the extra miles for the same conditions. Fortunately these days you can check the web cams and get a good idea of what's going on. |
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