skiing/snowboarding near nyc?

Question

My friends and I have never been to skiing and snowboarding, and we're planning for a trip this winter with a bunch of people. Can someone help me a bit?
1) Any GOOD skiing/snowboarding resort near the nyc area?
2) Is it usually a day trip of overnight?
3) How do you get there? driving your own, take a bus?
4) Do you need to make any reservation at the resort?
5) Do you recommend getting your own gears?
6) How much is admission?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

1) Any GOOD skiing/snowboarding resort near the nyc area?

Here are some ideas. I just googled nyc ski trips.

http://nymag.com/nymetro/travel/features/n_8315//index.html

Also, check out Gore mountain, Hunter, Killington. Keep in mind the further from NYC you get, the less crowd you get. Northern Vermont is a little less congested, but more of a drive.

2) Is it usually a day trip of overnight?

Overnight. Most of these places are a minimum of 4 hours one way.

3) How do you get there? driving your own, take a bus?

I would just drive...but check out a travel company or ski club. They organize transportation and what not.

4) Do you need to make any reservation at the resort?

No...well, yes, to stay at a hotel, that would be a good idea. Weekends can be booked pretty tight.

5) Do you recommend getting your own gears?

No. Not unless you plan on skiing more than 10 times a year. You might not have checked that out yet, but ski gear is expensive.

6) How much is admission?

Check the websites. You purchase what are called "lift tickets". One lift ticket is good for one day (there are variations such as half-day, or night also).

7) What should I wear?

Layers: a thermal top, long underwear, ski pants, turtleneck, sweater, jacket. Gloves or mitts are mandatory. A hat.

8) Should I get a lesson?

YES. You will waste a lot of money on travel and lift tickets if you don't spend on the lesson as well. One lesson gets you on the slopes. Most areas provide a "beginners special", providing rental gear, a lesson, and a lift ticket.

Answer 2

1) Stratton or Bromley ski areas in southern Vermont are both great resorts.
2) Depends on if you mind a 4hrs in a car... both ways.
3) I'm sure you could charter a bus, but its easiest to simply drive.
4) Only if you want to get a room. Weekends at ski areas tend to be busy, so plan ahead.
5) If you have never tried it, try it first. Why spend $$ on gear you'll never use again if you hate it?
6) Stratton $64 midweek/ $75 weekend
Bromley $25 midweek/ $61 weekend

All prices are adult 1-day passes. See their websites for more information.

Answer 3

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