AKB, Best places to ski within 3 hrs of Boston

[Bar2ski]

Going to Boston over the Christmas / New Years Holiday. We have two adults and 4 teenagers , good not expert skiers, and are looking for possible day trips as well as staying over night wIthin a three hour drive of Boston. Where are the best family type mountains in this area.

Thanks

 

[s1uggo72]

Killington? Stowe??

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

The Rick me and crew will be in Killington if you go look us up

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

2:40 hours

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Going to Boston over the Christmas / New Years Holiday. We have two adults and 4 teenagers , good not expert skiers, and are looking for possible day trips as well as staying over night wIthin a three hour drive of Boston. Where are the best family type mountains in this area.

some options:

Waterville Valley (NH) - about 2 hrs. 10 min from Boston
- I've never skied this, so I can't speak to it.

Cannon Mountain (NH) - about 2 hrs. 15 min from Boston
- I love this mountain, but all I ski are the expert runs. There are easier slopes on one side of the resort, and then a big tram feeding some challenging slopes (with spectacular views) at the other side of the resort

Loon Mountain (VT) - about 2 hrs. 30 min from Boston
- I've only been there 1 time. I think it will meet your needs

Mount Snow (VT) - about 2 hrs. 40 min from Boston
- it's been a few decades since I last skied it, so I'll defer on evaluating it beyond saying it was good when I was last there

Okemo Mountain (VT) - about 2 hrs. 40 min from Boston
- it's huge. I prefer Stratton, which isn't too far from Okemo, but based on your skill level I think this would work

Stratton Mountain (VT) - about 2 hrs. 40 min from Boston
- another one of my favorites

Killington (VT - about 2 hrs. 50 min from Boston
- it's huge, but it also tends to get really crowded. It should satisfy all members of your party.

Some others that I've never skied, but which you might consider:

Wachusett Mountain (MA) - about 1 hr. 15 min from Boston
- this is more of a day-trip ski resort. I don't believe it has top-end trails like any of the aforementioned. But if you're not looking for double black diamonds, this could be a good option

Mount Sunapee (NH) - about 1 hr. 50 min from Boston
- I've heard good things about it, but I've never been

Gunstock Mountain (NH) - about 1 hr. 55 min from Boston
- It's popular with families. I've seen it in the summer, but not in the winter

Keep in mind that all of the resorts will be quite busy in the week between Christmas and New Years, and you'll be paying holiday rates at the slopes as well as at the hotels/lodges. Speaking of lodging, it might behoove you to just pick one of the above, and try to get a lodging reservation for one night, or at least check into it.

 

[Lion86]

My son skied out of Killington Mountain School, so I know them all. Killington will likely have the best coverage and overall best varied terrain. Stratton is a cool, expensive village, but a lame very intermediate mountain. I liked Sunday River very much, similar to Killington, and you can stop in Portland on the way up. Stowe is awesome, but a very long drive. You can look at Okemo and Mt Snow too, but I’m not so familiar with them.

 

[Lion86]

I liked Loon too, but not much goin on in the surrounding area. Waterville is small and my son got injured there at US Nationals, so it’s dead to me

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

I liked Loon too, but not much goin on in the surrounding area. Waterville is small and my son got injured there at US Nationals, so it’s dead to me

Ditto on Loon, also Bretton Woods and Attitash, both 2.5 hrs from Boston.

 

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

Grew up in Boston and skied a ton growing up. Killington is the gold standard in New England. But I also really loved Waterville valley and Sunday River in Maine. If you haven't skied in New England then get ready for some ice, especially in afternoon.

 

[WestSideLion]

My son skied out of Killington Mountain School, so I know them all. Killington will likely have the best coverage and overall best varied terrain. Stratton is a cool, expensive village, but a lame very intermediate mountain. I liked Sunday River very much, similar to Killington, and you can stop in Portland on the way up. Stowe is awesome, but a very long drive. You can look at Okemo and Mt Snow too, but I’m not so familiar with them.

+1 for Sunday River

If you’re willing to drive a bit farther, there’s Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. Mad River is dependent on natural snow, but awesome.

 

[Bar2ski]

Thanks everyone, ill let you all know where we went and the results. I knew I could count on the AKB
BTW, if in Boston stop by my Daughters Micro brewery, Turtle Swamp Brewery and say hi. That's where I will be for Christmas this year.