NEW ENGLAND SKIING
Killington “The Beast” and Pico, its Sister Mountain, is over 5 hours away from NYC by car. Whatever the distance, avid ski lovers agree that it is worth the trip because it is the largest ski area in Vermont.
Now that most people have GPS, I highly recommend using it for your trip to Killington. For those still resistant to using GPS, not to worry, Killington provides detail instructions using their plan your trip app at http://www.killington.com/site/mountain/getting_here/transportation.
If you want to save your energy for skiing and don’t want to fly, AMTRAK is the only way to go. You can easily hop on a train from New York City to Rutland, Vermont, by way of Albany which “lucky or you” occurs daily. If you want more details on planning your trip by rail, visit www.amtrak.com/ethanallenexpress.
Killington is the type of resort that people don’t think twice about traveling to it by air. Air travel is quick and gives you more time to ski.
There are several airports to fly into. Here are just a few:
Albany International Airport (ALB) - Albany, NY
Bradley International Airport (BDL) - Hartford, CT
Burlington International Airport (BTV) - Burlington, VT
Logan International Airport (BOS) - Boston, MA
Manchester Regional Airport (MHT) - Manchester, NH
Rutland Regional Airport (RUT) - Rutland, VT
Magic Mountain is a perfect little getaway for skiers who want a more intimate experience with nature. The ski area is small and quaint. Excellent ski are for beginners, or just for those who hate crowds. If this type of sky vacation interest you check out the many ways to get there.
A 4 hour and 22 min. drive is all it takes to get you to Magic Mountain. Here is a great site to plan your trip -- https://www.rome2rio.com/s/New-York/Magic-Mountain-Ski-Are
Rail is always your best bet. Check out the AMTRAK at www.amtrack.com for details in planning your trip from Penn Station to Rensselaer, VT.
Flying may not be your best bet to getting to Magic Mountain. Planes leaving from La Guardia Airport land in Manchester, VT and you have to take a bus from there. Planes leaving from Newark, NJ land in Albany, NY with (you guessed it?) another bus travel to the mountain. Both ways add a considerable amount of time, at least 1 to possibly 4 hrs. In additional travel time. Best bet, either drive or take the rail. In the long run it saves time and money.
Prospect Mountain is in Woodford, VT is rather unique in that it specializes in Nordic skiing. That’s right! For all you Nordic types, you can cross country ski to your heart’s content in less than a 4 hour drive from New York City. Even more exciting, Prospect Mountain boast trails that you can bring your dog(s) with you and let them frolic in the snow as you ski and take in its beautiful scenery.
Unfortunately, Prospect Mountain It is closed now, but as soon as the snow falls it will be open for business, which is only moments away!
You have 2 options in getting to Prospect Mountain from NYC. You can either take 1-87N or the Taconic State Parkway. May we suggest google maps to plan your trip at www.google.com and type in Prospect Mountain Ski Area at 204 Prospect Access Road, Woodford, VT 05201.
Rail is always reliable. Check out the AMTRAK at www.amtrack.com for details in planning your trip from Penn Station to Rensselaer, VT.
If you want to spend more time skiing and less time traveling, travel by bus, once again is not the ideal way to go.
Once again, stick to driving or rail. Sorry to be so blunt!
Jay Peak has the well-deserved reputation of having the most snowfall of any other mountain in eastern North America. That translates into excellent ski conditions. Jay Peak offers a wide range of ski trails that will challenge both beginners and expert skiers. If you take downhill skiing seriously, Jay Peak is the way to go!
Rail is always reliable. There is a train that departs daily in the morning. Train ride is a little over 9 hrs. long. Check out the AMTRAK at www.amtrack.com for details in planning your trip from Penn Station to East Berkshire Mobil, VT.
For those interest in traveling by bus, we suggest the Stratton Jitney at http://reservations.hamptonjitney.com/stratton/ or call 1-800-STRATTON
The best airport to fly into to get to Jay Peak is the full service Burlington International Airport, located 1 hour away from your destination. Below are the airlines that fly to Burlington. Just take your pick and you are on your way to great skiing!
Continental Express
Reservations: 1-800-525-0280
Flight Status: 1-800-784-4444
Markets Served Non-Stop: Cleveland, Newark
Delta Connection
Reservations: 1-800-221-1212
Markets Served Non-Stop: Atlanta, New York City (JFK)
JetBlue
Reservations: 1-800-538-2583
Markets Served Non-Stop: New York City (JFK), Orlando
Northwest Airlink
Reservations: 1-800-225-2525
Markets Served Non-Stop: Detroit
United Airlines
Reservations: 1-800-241-6522
Flight Status: 1-800-824-6200
Markets Served Non-Stop: Chicago, Washington, D.C. (Dulles Airport)
US Airways
Reservations: 1-800-428-4322
Flight Status: 1-800-943-5436
Markets Served Non-Stop: New York City (LaGuardia), Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. (National Airport)
Okemo Mountain is located in Ludlow, VT. There is something for everybody. No matter what your skiing prowess is or not, you can always find some fun things to do. Okemo’s strength is in meeting the needs of a diverse crowd. They say even the most hard to please people will come back with a good story or two. Okemo Mountain is considered the crème of the crop in ski areas however we ask that you check it out and decide for yourself.
It takes approximately 4 ½ hours to drive from NYC to Okemo Mountain. May we suggest using either I-95N, I-91N, I-87 N or IS-4E. Whatever is best for you.
It takes double the driving time to get to Okemo by Train. Rent a car if you do drive. It is cheaper and cost less in the long run if you are traveling with a large group or your family.
The Stratton Jitney is always a good option for those who wish to travel by bus. Just remember it is a much longer ride, but you don’t have to worry about getting lost on the road.
Whether you are departing from Newark, NJ or La Guardia, NY, your destination is the same, Manchester, NH. From Manchester, you’ll have to catch a bus or rent a car adding possibly an hour or 2 of extra travel time.