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| − | The snow has fallen, is falling or [http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=01267 will soon fall]. That means only one thing...ski season! | + | The snow has fallen, is falling or [http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=01267 will soon fall]. That means only one thing...ski season! |
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| − | = | + | == Alpine Skiing Areas == |
| − | One question on everyone's mind: | + | One question on everyone's mind: ''Where to go?'' |
| − | + | Please add areas in order of increasing distance from campus . . . and stick to New England. Let's not get everyone jealous or homesick by posting West Coast areas). | |
| − | === | + | === Massachusetts Areas === |
| − | + | ==== Jiminy Peak ==== | |
| − | Pros: ~1000 ft. vertical drop, a high speed | + | Chances are, you'll get here at least once during your time at Williams (particularly if you take a winter sport class with the [[Williams Outing Club|Outing Club]], take the Ski Patrol class, or race). [http://jiminypeak.com Web Site] |
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| + | Pros: closest area to campus, ~1000 ft. vertical drop, a high speed six-seat chairlift, and good bunny hill. They sell really cheap passes for [[Winter Study]] (some including rentals), so if you ever want to learn, this is the place - you'll be paying 10 times as much anywhere else. | ||
Cons: Two moderately challenging runs (Upper Lift Line and Jericho once the sun goes down). Can be cold/icy. Expensive if you don't get a Winter Study package. | Cons: Two moderately challenging runs (Upper Lift Line and Jericho once the sun goes down). Can be cold/icy. Expensive if you don't get a Winter Study package. | ||
| − | Distance: 25 minutes | + | Distance from campus: 25 minutes |
| − | === Bousquet === | + | ==== Bousquet ==== |
THE old-school ski area (the East Coast [http://www.hyak.net Hyak]). A [http://www.bousquets.com/trailmap.htm tiny] mountain outside of Pittsfield that has a ton of charm, from the ancient lodge to the wood-paneled lift chairs. [http://www.bousquets.com Web Site] | THE old-school ski area (the East Coast [http://www.hyak.net Hyak]). A [http://www.bousquets.com/trailmap.htm tiny] mountain outside of Pittsfield that has a ton of charm, from the ancient lodge to the wood-paneled lift chairs. [http://www.bousquets.com Web Site] | ||
| − | Distance: 40 minutes | + | Distance from campus: 40 minutes |
| − | === Catamount === | + | ==== Catamount ==== |
[http://www.catamountski.com Web Site] | [http://www.catamountski.com Web Site] | ||
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Cons: The [http://www.frommers.com/destinations/theberkshires/0989028400.html daunting] Catapult, with [http://www.forums.alpinezone.com/about2960.html pitches in excess of 60 percent], may be the [http://www.catamountski.com/mountain/Trail-map-and-trail-network.cfm steepest run in the Berkshires], but [http://216.250.243.13/discus2/messages/2508/3317.jpg it's] a bit overrated. | Cons: The [http://www.frommers.com/destinations/theberkshires/0989028400.html daunting] Catapult, with [http://www.forums.alpinezone.com/about2960.html pitches in excess of 60 percent], may be the [http://www.catamountski.com/mountain/Trail-map-and-trail-network.cfm steepest run in the Berkshires], but [http://216.250.243.13/discus2/messages/2508/3317.jpg it's] a bit overrated. | ||
| − | Distance: About 1+ hours south of Williamstown (especially if you go via Hancock instead of Pittsfield). | + | Distance from campus: About 1+ hours south of Williamstown (especially if you go via Hancock instead of Pittsfield). |
| − | === Berkshire East === | + | ==== Berkshire East==== |
"Southern New England's largest and most varied ski mountain!" [http://www.berkshireeast.com/rates.php $25 night skiing and midweek]. [http://www.berkshireeast.com Web Site] | "Southern New England's largest and most varied ski mountain!" [http://www.berkshireeast.com/rates.php $25 night skiing and midweek]. [http://www.berkshireeast.com Web Site] | ||
| − | Distance: 45 minutes east along Rt. 2 | + | Distance from campus: 45 minutes east along Rt. 2 |
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| + | === Vermont Areas === | ||
| − | === Okemo === | + | ==== Okemo ==== |
The nearest [http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/ourmountain/trailmaps/printable_trailmap.asp big] mountain - but you pay for it - to the tune of [http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/ratesandrentals/tixpassesprograms/lifttickets.asp $69 weekend lift tickets]. [http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter Web Site] | The nearest [http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/ourmountain/trailmaps/printable_trailmap.asp big] mountain - but you pay for it - to the tune of [http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/ratesandrentals/tixpassesprograms/lifttickets.asp $69 weekend lift tickets]. [http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter Web Site] | ||
| − | Distance: 1 1/2 hours + | + | Distance from campus: 1 1/2 hours + |
| − | === Killington === | + | ==== Killington ==== |
| − | + | Not far from Middlebury, it's the biggest ski area in New England. Not surprisingly, perhaps, it's also one of the [http://www.killington.com/liftticket.html most expensive] ski areas in New England. [http://www.killington.com Web Site] | |
| − | Distance: 2 hours + | + | Distance from campus: 2 hours + |
| − | === Mad River Glen === | + | ==== Mad River Glen ==== |
Say what you will about having no snowmaking, not allowing snowboarders, and having a single chair lift that takes 15 minutes to get to the top, [[Alan Cordova]] thinks that with the [http://www.madriverglen.com/deals/ crazy deals], random powder stashes, [http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/woc/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1041&g2_serialNumber=2 strange sense of humor], and [http://www.madriverglen.com/coop cooperative (not corporate) ownership], MRG rocks. | Say what you will about having no snowmaking, not allowing snowboarders, and having a single chair lift that takes 15 minutes to get to the top, [[Alan Cordova]] thinks that with the [http://www.madriverglen.com/deals/ crazy deals], random powder stashes, [http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/woc/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1041&g2_serialNumber=2 strange sense of humor], and [http://www.madriverglen.com/coop cooperative (not corporate) ownership], MRG rocks. | ||
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Distance: 3 hours + | Distance: 3 hours + | ||
| − | === Bromley === | + | ==== Bromley ==== |
A fun, reasonably priced area that isn't far from campus. It has a number of fast lifts and a wide variety of terrain. | A fun, reasonably priced area that isn't far from campus. It has a number of fast lifts and a wide variety of terrain. | ||
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Deals worth considering: | Deals worth considering: | ||
* Sunday Afternoon Passport - $29 all ages, good 12:30 through 4:00 p.m. (not available during Holiday Periods) | * Sunday Afternoon Passport - $29 all ages, good 12:30 through 4:00 p.m. (not available during Holiday Periods) | ||
| − | * College Break - Just show | + | * College Break - Just show a valid college ID and save $10 on Weekend and Holiday lift tickets. Discount can be applied to ALL DAY regular priced tickets only. |
check out the site for more details [http://www.bromley.com http://www.bromley.com] | check out the site for more details [http://www.bromley.com http://www.bromley.com] | ||
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Distance: 1 hour | Distance: 1 hour | ||
| − | === Magic Mountain === | + | ==== Magic Mountain ==== |
| − | Magic is pretty old school, mainly relying on a double chair to service the peak. The mountain has a lot of character, and some really fun terrain. | + | Magic is pretty old-school, mainly relying on a double chair to service the peak. The mountain has a lot of character, and some really fun terrain. |
[http://www.magicmtn.com/ http://www.magicmtn.com/] | [http://www.magicmtn.com/ http://www.magicmtn.com/] | ||
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Distance: 1 hour, 15 minutes | Distance: 1 hour, 15 minutes | ||
| − | == New Hampshire Areas == | + | === New Hampshire Areas === |
| − | === Tuckerman Ravine === | + | ==== Tuckerman Ravine ==== |
The ultimate [http://timefortuckerman.com extreme skiing] destination in New England. Located in [http://www.tuckerman.org Tuckerman Ravine] of [http://www.mountwashington.com Mount Washington] in New Hampshire. Ski season begins in March (when the avalanches begin to lighten up) and usually continues through May. | The ultimate [http://timefortuckerman.com extreme skiing] destination in New England. Located in [http://www.tuckerman.org Tuckerman Ravine] of [http://www.mountwashington.com Mount Washington] in New Hampshire. Ski season begins in March (when the avalanches begin to lighten up) and usually continues through May. | ||
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Distance: 4 hours (plus hiking) | Distance: 4 hours (plus hiking) | ||
| − | = People to Ski With = | + | == Cross-Country Skiing Destinations == |
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| + | Please add areas in order of increasing distance from campus. | ||
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| + | == People to Ski With == | ||
* [[Alan Cordova]] will ski anywhere anytime with anyone as long as he doesn't have to pay $70 for a lift ticket. | * [[Alan Cordova]] will ski anywhere anytime with anyone as long as he doesn't have to pay $70 for a lift ticket. | ||
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= Lift Passes = | = Lift Passes = | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Skiing cheaply]] |
* [http://www.allforonepass.com/college.html?pass=college All for One Pass] | * [http://www.allforonepass.com/college.html?pass=college All for One Pass] | ||
* Jiminy 5/7 Pass: The 5/7 Pass is valid midweek Monday through Friday Non-Holiday 9 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. and everyday including weekends, holidays and holiday periods from 3 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. | * Jiminy 5/7 Pass: The 5/7 Pass is valid midweek Monday through Friday Non-Holiday 9 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. and everyday including weekends, holidays and holiday periods from 3 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. | ||
Revision as of 12:20, April 1, 2006
The snow has fallen, is falling or will soon fall. That means only one thing...ski season!
Contents
Alpine Skiing Areas
One question on everyone's mind: Where to go?
Please add areas in order of increasing distance from campus . . . and stick to New England. Let's not get everyone jealous or homesick by posting West Coast areas).
Massachusetts Areas
Jiminy Peak
Chances are, you'll get here at least once during your time at Williams (particularly if you take a winter sport class with the Outing Club, take the Ski Patrol class, or race). Web Site
Pros: closest area to campus, ~1000 ft. vertical drop, a high speed six-seat chairlift, and good bunny hill. They sell really cheap passes for Winter Study (some including rentals), so if you ever want to learn, this is the place - you'll be paying 10 times as much anywhere else.
Cons: Two moderately challenging runs (Upper Lift Line and Jericho once the sun goes down). Can be cold/icy. Expensive if you don't get a Winter Study package.
Distance from campus: 25 minutes
Bousquet
THE old-school ski area (the East Coast Hyak). A tiny mountain outside of Pittsfield that has a ton of charm, from the ancient lodge to the wood-paneled lift chairs. Web Site
Distance from campus: 40 minutes
Catamount
Pros: Dirt cheap ($15 midweek). Will probably take you the better part of the day to ski every single run.
Cons: The daunting Catapult, with pitches in excess of 60 percent, may be the steepest run in the Berkshires, but it's a bit overrated.
Distance from campus: About 1+ hours south of Williamstown (especially if you go via Hancock instead of Pittsfield).
Berkshire East
"Southern New England's largest and most varied ski mountain!" $25 night skiing and midweek. Web Site
Distance from campus: 45 minutes east along Rt. 2
Vermont Areas
Okemo
The nearest big mountain - but you pay for it - to the tune of $69 weekend lift tickets. Web Site
Distance from campus: 1 1/2 hours +
Killington
Not far from Middlebury, it's the biggest ski area in New England. Not surprisingly, perhaps, it's also one of the most expensive ski areas in New England. Web Site
Distance from campus: 2 hours +
Mad River Glen
Say what you will about having no snowmaking, not allowing snowboarders, and having a single chair lift that takes 15 minutes to get to the top, Alan Cordova thinks that with the crazy deals, random powder stashes, strange sense of humor, and cooperative (not corporate) ownership, MRG rocks.
Distance: 3 hours +
Bromley
A fun, reasonably priced area that isn't far from campus. It has a number of fast lifts and a wide variety of terrain.
Deals worth considering:
- Sunday Afternoon Passport - $29 all ages, good 12:30 through 4:00 p.m. (not available during Holiday Periods)
- College Break - Just show a valid college ID and save $10 on Weekend and Holiday lift tickets. Discount can be applied to ALL DAY regular priced tickets only.
check out the site for more details http://www.bromley.com
Distance: 1 hour
Magic Mountain
Magic is pretty old-school, mainly relying on a double chair to service the peak. The mountain has a lot of character, and some really fun terrain.
Distance: 1 hour, 15 minutes
New Hampshire Areas
Tuckerman Ravine
The ultimate extreme skiing destination in New England. Located in Tuckerman Ravine of Mount Washington in New Hampshire. Ski season begins in March (when the avalanches begin to lighten up) and usually continues through May.
Distance: 4 hours (plus hiking)
Cross-Country Skiing Destinations
Please add areas in order of increasing distance from campus.
People to Ski With
- Alan Cordova will ski anywhere anytime with anyone as long as he doesn't have to pay $70 for a lift ticket.
- Brendan Dougherty likes his skiing the way he likes his beer, in that he likes them both a lot.
Lift Passes
- Skiing cheaply
- All for One Pass
- Jiminy 5/7 Pass: The 5/7 Pass is valid midweek Monday through Friday Non-Holiday 9 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. and everyday including weekends, holidays and holiday periods from 3 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
- Jiminy Peak 6/7 Pass: The 6/7 Pass is valid Sunday through Friday Non-Holiday 9 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. everyday including weekends, holidays and holiday periods from 3 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
Links
- New England Lost Ski Areas Project - includes the Williams College ski area and Brodie Mountain.
