Spring Skiing

So my inbox has been flooded with info on Spring Skiing (best time of year to ski, in my opinion).

For all you boarders out there Stratton's (my favorite mountain) half pipe competition is going on now!

The e-mail reads: The first 50 carpoolers on Friday and Sunday and the first 100 carpoolers on Saturday will receive US Open freebies.  For more info on the competition, lodging or trail conditions check out Stratton's Website. 


Okemo is also running specials: Winter Wildlife and Moonlit Snowshoe Tours. Discover footprints from our furry friends at 1 pm and 3 pm, or enjoy the night sky and a little adventure at 5 pm and 7 pm. $20 for adults, $15 for ages 12 & under. Reservations are required. (802) 228-1419. Check the online calendar for more information and other cool events!

But perhaps the best deal is local: Bellearye Mountain is running Flex Sundays, $20/$10 Wednesdays have been extended as well as Fridays are $25 Customer Appreciation Days!

Hope you are enjoying the early spring weather and have a chance to get out there while we've still got some snow!

Thinking about a Ski/Snowboard Getaway?

If you are thinking about taking a day out of the city to hit the slopes the Frugal Traveler may have the answers you are looking for.

In 2009 The New York Times published an article on its Frugal Traveler Blog about day trips to Vermont ski areas from the New York City metro area. Now Vermont seems like a long trip, but the Frugal Travel makes it doable and affordable (two pluses in my book). Check out his post here.

More recently, the Frugal Traveler provided us with an even more doable option for skiing in the metro area, Rail to the Trails. How much easier could skiing in the Tri-State Area be when you can just hop on a train straight to Thunder Ridge?

Over all, I usually recommend keeping an eye on the The Frugal Traveler. While he discusses world-wide travel ideas, he also often discusses things to do locally, as well as day or weekend getaways.

So what do you think, are day trips to Vermont worth the effort and expense? Would you do a Metro North Railroad ski trip? Have you gone on either of these trips or similar ones? Got any reviews to share?