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Conference tpsys::snoboard

Title:	The SNOBOARD Conference
Notice:	Welcome to the SNOBOARD conference
Moderator:	OLCROW::TONY

Created:	Wed Jan 03 1990
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	113
Total number of notes:	697

111.0. "Snowboarding in New England" by VYGER::BRYCEG () Mon Jan 27 1997 07:17

    
    I'am due to fly out to Massachusetts on business in mid March and i
    was wondering if there is any good snowboarding available at this time
    of year ?
    
    I looked up some resorts in this area on the internet and it says that
    the season usually ends early/mid April.If this is the case then i have
    a chance of getting to at least one.
    
    Any suggestions ?
    
    I was also looking at the resort of Killington in Vermont which looks
    pretty good but i don't how far this is from our hotel which is in
    Marlborough just of the 495 - any ideas ?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Gordon

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
111.1	we haven't had much snow lately...	WRKSYS::SCHUMANN		`Mon Jan 27 1997 09:21`	9
	Killington is about 3-3.5 hours from Marlborough. Closer areas are Loon (2.5 hrs), Waterville Valley (2.5 hours), Wachusett (45 minutes). Wachusett is much smaller than the others, and may have very poor conditions in March. Wachusett also has long lift lines on weekends. Killington is by far the largest of the four. There are numerous other areas within 2-4 hours from Marlboro. --RS
111.2	reply .1	VYGER::BRYCEG		`Mon Jan 27 1997 11:05`	13
	reply to .1 I assume you are local to this area,if so given the choice where would you go ? What are the current conditions like ?. I was working in the mill/parker street 3 years ago in February and there was mountains of snow - in fact the plane got delayed because of snow at logan airport. Gordon
111.3	no snow in MA :-(	WRKSYS::SCHUMANN		`Mon Jan 27 1997 12:18`	12
	There's no snow on the ground here now. I'd go to Loon or Waterville Valley. Good compromise between driving distance and good mountain. But... I'm not even a boarder, I'm only in here looking for a board for my teenage daughter. --RS P.S. anybody got a double-tip board with bindings around 155-160 cm that they want to sell reasonably cheap? If so, send mail.
111.4	Best place in March	FABSIX::D_SMITH		`Mon Jan 27 1997 18:50`	11
	I have been boarding in New England since the beginning of the season. The best place is Sunday River in Maine but it takes about 4 hours drive. Don't go to Killington. The terrain is not good for a boarder. It is spread over many mountain tops and you will find yourself taking off the board to walk a lot. Closest place that will have snow in March is Loon in N.H. Perfect place is Jays Peak in up state Vermont. Jays has the most natural snow fall than any ski area in New England. Last Year I went in late March and it was snowing heavily. I'll give you directions, look me up when you get hear. Dan'o
111.5	What about April ?	VYGER::BRYCEG		`Thu Feb 06 1997 08:48`	16
	Well it looks like the i will not be traveling in March it's more likely to be early/mid April (bummer). Will there be any resorts on offer at that time off year ? I know here in Scotland there's not much snow by April but i understand it can still snow then in New England. So what's my chances ? Gordon
111.6		SUBSYS::CLARKWA	we be jibin'	`Wed Feb 12 1997 09:40`	13
	Depends on the spring... Last year they were skiing at Killington into June. This year hasnt been as good but despite the total lack of snowcover in and around Boston the conditions in Maine, N.H. and Vermont have improved a lot in the last month. They actually have powder even in central/southern N.H. Spring conditons can also be a lot of fun on a snowboard too. Sunday River tries to keep things going as late as possible as does Killington. Both are far enough north and have enough snow making and grooming to go way into spring even with a light year. Walter
111.7	Spring riding	NETRIX::"[email protected]"	Tony Burdin	`Wed Feb 19 1997 16:48`	10
	Hey, I am new in this bunch. Stratton (VT) is a great place to snowboard. They are just a little south of Killington (~2.5-3 hours from 495) and usually can keep snow in the Spring. Bring your old board anyway. I wouldn't ride on anything valuable in the Spring anywhere. Tony [Posted by WWW Notes gateway]