Vermont Skiing?

[falconati]

Alright gang.  I'm looking to do a weekend of skiing in Vermont.  Here's the catch: we can't ski  

So I'm looking to find a place that is known for having good beginners programs.  I've got a list of places (below) that seem to be good, but hoping that maybe some of you can endorse some of them (or others, or tell me which to avoid).  Bonus points if you can point me in the direction of reasonably priced accommodations near said slope - those seem to be harder to find than gas in NYC  

1. Stratton
2. Mount Snow
3. Killington

[malbojah]

Based on accommodations, I would go with Killington. Rutland is right around the corner and has more general priced rooms versus the focused resort towns @ Mt Snow and Stratton

[nnjhawk02]

Based on accommodations, I would go with Killington. Rutland is right around the corner and has more general priced rooms versus the focused resort towns @ Mt Snow and Stratton

Agree

Try using Yelp (sometimes they also have deals in a review, just below name of a place)
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=&find_loc=Killington%2C+VT&ns=1&ls=8fd6943a2ac423ef#cflt=hotelstravel

Also, depending upon what apres ski activities you want, will depend on where U want to stay.  Rutland is about 20 to 30 min drive from Mtn.  Woodstock is about the same, but its a smaller cute little Vt town.  There are many motels on Rt. 4 coming out of Rutland as well.  Lastly, I would get a place that has a jacuzzi, believe me after a hard day of skiing, u'll want one.

[falconati]

Thanks for the suggestions gang.  Maybe I'll use Priceline for the accomodations.

[PatM]

Jay Peak, out of the way, near the Canadian border.
Smuggler's Notch, the back side of Stowe, Vt.

[ozmanyyy]

Alright gang.  I'm looking to do a weekend of skiing in Vermont.  Here's the catch: we can't ski  

So I'm looking to find a place that is known for having good beginners programs.  I've got a list of places (below) that seem to be good, but hoping that maybe some of you can endorse some of them (or others, or tell me which to avoid).  Bonus points if you can point me in the direction of reasonably priced accommodations near said slope - those seem to be harder to find than gas in NYC  

1. Stratton
2. Mount Snow
3. Killington

All those places have pretty good learner programs. I've taken lessons and have had my kids take lessons at both Stratton and Killington. But out of those, Stratton is my favorite place.

[Pragmatic]

Alright gang.  I'm looking to do a weekend of skiing in Vermont.  Here's the catch: we can't ski  

So I'm looking to find a place that is known for having good beginners programs.  I've got a list of places (below) that seem to be good, but hoping that maybe some of you can endorse some of them (or others, or tell me which to avoid).  Bonus points if you can point me in the direction of reasonably priced accommodations near said slope - those seem to be harder to find than gas in NYC  

1. Stratton
2. Mount Snow
3. Killington

Who is we?  All adults? Children with adults?

Haven't been to Killington in 7 or 8 years.  Decent beginners program, party central for night life.
Stratton is a good mountain, area can be pricy
Mount Snow is closest to the NYC metro area, reasonable place.

If children are in the mix my recommendation would be Smugglers Notch.  Older slower lifts but excellent children's program.  More of a drive than the other two.

Jay Peak is cold but has many packages that include lessons with their lodging.  Long drive but the price can be low.

[falconati]

Two adults, but what if we're young and act like children?  

Thanks for the recommendations, all.  Appreciated!

[JETSET]

Killington  has a lot of beginners slopes but a nice family place and great skiing is Okemo check it out my favorite place is Jay Peak but its a haul.

[black hills]

You're from Madison right?  Why not drive a few minutes north and get some lessons/practice before you go? It would make the trip far more enjoyable IMO

[Corbeau]

+1 on the Smuggs recommendation.

[Rincewind]

I have only stayed in Killington while on motorcycle, not skiing, but it seemed like a nice town in the off-season.

My preference when going on a ski vacation is to have a ski-in cabin right on the slope.  That way you can ski right to your door at the end of the day, and ski right onto the slopes the next day.  Staying right on the slope is the best, imo, especially if there's a hot tub - but it requires staying at a resort.  

[Pragmatic]

My preference when going on a ski vacation is to have a ski-in cabin right on the slope.  That way you can ski right to your door at the end of the day, and ski right onto the slopes the next day.  Staying right on the slope is the best, imo, especially if there's a hot tub - but it requires staying at a resort.  

Or joining a ski club that owns a place on a mountain (though ours has no hot tub).

[miles]

All I know is that my dad worked as a ski instructor at Killington when he was a wild teenager from Montana.  I realize that's no help at all, but figured I'd throw it out there anyway.