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Posted on 11/2/14 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 11/2/14 at 10:51 pm
My kids want to go skiing. I've never been and frankly don't know where to go and what to do. We are not OT ballers. I'd like to go somewhere relatively close to me (Alabama) and try it as inexpensive as possible for the first time.
My wife is currently looking at Sugar Mountain in NC?
There is a place in Mentone, Al that I've heard about that's real close. And, of course, Gatlingburg, TN which is an awful shitty place.
Any advice appreciated.
My wife is currently looking at Sugar Mountain in NC?
There is a place in Mentone, Al that I've heard about that's real close. And, of course, Gatlingburg, TN which is an awful shitty place. Any advice appreciated.
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Posted on 11/2/14 at 10:53 pm to Aubie Spr96
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Any advice appreciated.
Yea go some where cool like Breckinridge, CO.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 10:53 pm to Aubie Spr96
hmmmm as far as I know you need to go west to make it decent. Depends on how old the kids are. Also consider snowboards (way better)
Posted on 11/2/14 at 10:54 pm to Aubie Spr96
The Apps are boring as frick and not worth it. Go to Breckenridge, Aspen, Keystone or Copper Mountain. Really anywhere in Colorado.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 11:02 pm to Aubie Spr96
I mean I guess if you have really small kids and you are more into just taking a trip and really not into skiing then this could be inexpensive fun.
But if you are athletic and want to really try skiing then this is what you would be missing out on...
But if you are athletic and want to really try skiing then this is what you would be missing out on...
Posted on 11/2/14 at 11:03 pm to The_Joker
Vermont has ok slopes. Ok meh tbh
This post was edited on 11/2/14 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 11/2/14 at 11:04 pm to memphisplaya
Check out Snowshoe WV
Colorado will have min $80 lift ticket per person
Colorado will have min $80 lift ticket per person
Posted on 11/2/14 at 11:05 pm to memphisplaya
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Vermont has ok slopes.
Never been that far north. But if he's going that far he might as well go that far the other way to the majestic rockies.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 11:09 pm to The_Joker
Rockies are far better. But i would suggest against spending $5k on a trip to Colorado just so his kids can try out skiing.
Colorado is better in the summer for first time visitors.
Take a road trip up to WV spend three days/or go to other stops/cities along the way.
Snowboarding is harder to get started on. Unless your kids have experience wake boarding. I used to live out in colorado/vail valley
Colorado is better in the summer for first time visitors.
Take a road trip up to WV spend three days/or go to other stops/cities along the way.
Snowboarding is harder to get started on. Unless your kids have experience wake boarding. I used to live out in colorado/vail valley
This post was edited on 11/2/14 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 11/2/14 at 11:09 pm to cjared036
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Check out Snowshoe WV
skiing looks pretty good, but I may have to go there in the summer as well...
Posted on 11/2/14 at 11:10 pm to Aubie Spr96
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Check out Snowshoe WV
This would be my suggestion as well.
And make sure you check everything out ahead of time. Lots of hidden fees you may not account for like rentals and lift tickets.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:41 am to Aubie Spr96
You sound like you need cloudmont in alabama. Gatlinburg as an upgrade. If you don't have the money to go to Colorado, then don't hate.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:12 am to Aubie Spr96
New Mexico might be a good option. Not as pricey as CO but you'll still pay quite a bit.
It will cost u 80-100 a day per person depending on where u go.
Limit spending on the mountain. Take snacks in backpacks.
It also sounds like your bunch needs ski school. This may be your best trip you ever took but it could be the worst trip u ever took as well. Good luck
It will cost u 80-100 a day per person depending on where u go.
Limit spending on the mountain. Take snacks in backpacks.
It also sounds like your bunch needs ski school. This may be your best trip you ever took but it could be the worst trip u ever took as well. Good luck
Posted on 11/3/14 at 9:04 am to Aubie Spr96
For the southeast, go to Snowshoe. Appalachians are a shitty place to learn because the powder quality is shite as compared to other places. East Tennessee blows in general, I agree that you should avoid it.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 9:09 am to Aubie Spr96
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Mentone
I would go to West Virginia if you're not an OT baller.
This post was edited on 11/3/14 at 9:10 am
Posted on 11/3/14 at 9:18 am to Robert Goulet
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For the southeast, go to Snowshoe.
just about to say this, especially if you want to make it a weekend family getaway
Posted on 11/3/14 at 11:59 am to Aubie Spr96
You will bored at Sugar very quickly. It's not a place you go for multiple days in a row to be honest. If you've never been before and want everyone to "experience" skiing just check out Snowshoe. Do yourself a favor and take a lesson. The Silver Creek area is more conducive to learning than the main area. I would stay at the main area though because there's more to do there.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 1:34 pm to Aubie Spr96
If you are going in the East:
Snowshoe, WV
If going out west (in no particular order):
Breckinridge, CO
Steamboat, CO
Vail, CO
Winter Park, CO
Keystone/Arapahoe Basin, CO
Crested Butte, CO
Telluride, CO
Park City, Utah
Snowshoe, WV
If going out west (in no particular order):
Breckinridge, CO
Steamboat, CO
Vail, CO
Winter Park, CO
Keystone/Arapahoe Basin, CO
Crested Butte, CO
Telluride, CO
Park City, Utah
Posted on 11/3/14 at 2:28 pm to Aubie Spr96
Try the slopes in Mississippi. Its one of the nations best snow skiing experiences.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 3:03 pm to NYCAuburn
We will take a look at Snowshoe. My wife and I are in our 40's. Skiing for us will likely result in a blown knee or torn Achilles. 
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