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Newneighbor
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Username: Newneighbor
Post Number: 106
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 10:57 am: | 
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My husband and I are trying to plan a ski vacation with our infant. We WERE going to head up to Mt. Tremblant in Quebec at the end of February but seems way too cold??? Anyone been that time of year? Is it doable or would we be miserable?
How would Stowe or Killington be in terms of trails, town, etc. I most likely will not ski as much and will be taking care of our infant so need some things to do during the day. Is Stowe or Killington better in terms of non-ski things to do?
So, would you recommend Mt. Tremblant as it won't be any colder than Vermont or would you suggest Stowe/Killington? |
ffof
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Username: Ffof
Post Number: 4491
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:14 am: |
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Tremblant has the village at the bottom of the hill, plus the old town a few miles away. It was way too crowded when we were there 2 years ago over New Years. And it is very far. Stowe does not have a village per se, it's a long road with lots of stores, restaurants, etc. Can't remember Killington. Poeple seem to like Smugglers (other side of Stowe) for activities for the whole family. |
Pdg
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Username: Pdg
Post Number: 409
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:52 am: |
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Check out Smugglers - they are so family oriented and have DAY CARE for your infant - YAY for you!!!
It was darned freezing (like in the twenties and teens) the week before Xmas, but the end of Feb. shouldn't be too bad.
Our 5 & 6 year olds took lessons and LOVED to ski - the all day camps are fantastic. And we had them layered as we were so they never were saying they were too cold, except for their cheeks.
We are intermediate - never black diamond skiers and really had a great time. Lot sof green and blue trails, some with moguls for a workout.
The only downside is there are no high-speed lifts, but that keeps them less crowded than nearby Stowe and the views are breathtaking.
Dress in layers, use wicking long underwear (Lands End long underwear is awesome and affordable!) and "smart wool" socks (only single layer inside boots!!!) and glove liners, a good hat and maybe a neck gator and you'll have a blast and won't notice the cold.
Lucky you! |
delin wareham
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Username: Dwareham
Post Number: 40
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:58 am: |
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I'd recommend Tremblant in a hearbeat over Stowe and Killington. The village is very nice, plus there's better snow, better slopes, better food and fewer people.
That said, the coldest day I've EVER been on the slopes was in Tremblant. By the time we would get to the top of the lift, there was so much ice build-up on our boards that it was like boarding on Velcro. But the snow was fantastic -- about eight inches of powder and no one else around. I think we were two of maybe ten people out that day; they ended up closing down that afternoon because of the blizzard conditions.
But that day was an anomoly; we had sunshine, decent temperatures and powder for the rest of the trip. |
Newneighbor
Citizen
Username: Newneighbor
Post Number: 107
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 12:54 pm: |
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delin, what time of year were you there? |
jet
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Username: Jet
Post Number: 1025
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 1:36 pm: |
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Just fly to Vail. You can get a condo for $225.00 @ VRBO.com $250.00 round trip to DIA & the best ski area in the world is a $40.00 2hr van ride away. You can also fly to Vail/Eagle it's 45min away & the village of Vail has everything you could want. There is also family oriented Keystone which is even closer. If you got big bucks go to the RitzCarlton @ Beaver Creek. |
delin wareham
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Username: Dwareham
Post Number: 41
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 4:37 pm: |
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End of Feb.
We drove -- took us eight or nine hours as I recall, but we got a bit lost in a snowstorm in Montreal.
If you do end up going, I also recommend taking a day and doing a dogsled ride. You can have your own sled or sit in a professional's sled. It was an absolute blast! |
Innisowen
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Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 1510
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:03 pm: |
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If you want east coast and Vermont, try Bolton Valley.
Otherwise, Tremblant is a better bet, and it will be cold, but that's why they invented winter. Better ambience, nicer accommodations, often much better food if you pick the right restaurants.
Your US bucks still go a bit further in Canada as well. |
Eats Shoots & Leaves
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Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 3019
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:35 pm: |
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If you do Tremblant, bring a passport. They are starting to require them now. Almost got turned back at the airport in Montreal last summer--used to be able to make it with just a driver's license, but now must have passport to fly in or out. Canadian Customs told me that soon they would require them for cars crossing the border, and this is soon enough to at least call ahead to find out.
Tremblant will be cold in February--two years back, we went and the high never got above zero fahrenheit (about 16 below celsius). But it has the best terrain in the northeast, often the best snow, and a lovely village with some decent restaurants. Because it is so French it feels like you are in Europe, right down to some Gallic arrogance at times.
I agree that Bolton is great, but Killington would have more to do off-hill and is more family friendly. Also agree that the best for families is Smuggler's, although not as much to do in the village. If you go to Stowe, try to stay in the Von Trapp Family lodge, from The Sound of Music--good cross country skiing, too. Also agree that Stowe village is more for young people partying than families.
Have fun and pray for snow! We are going to Gore next week, and I am hoping for a huge dump right about.......NOW!!!! |
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