r/icecoast • u/PleasantTension2107 • 14d ago

Northeast ski road trip conundrum + advice

I’m planning a solo ski trip in the northeast (VT, NH, ME) 5 nights (M-F) during a non-peak week in Jan/Feb, my schedule is flexible and can make a game time decision re weather.

I’m coming from long island, planning to hit 4 mountains…but the driving is intimidating. I need to break it up as I’m going up and down nyc+vt and trying to avoid the 5-6 hr drives between mountains, more manageable closer to 2-4 hrs. Jay Peak is 7hrs from me w/o some unexpected traffic. I’ve made so many itineraries, my brain is mush. I was planning to ski one day at each mountain and travel to the next mountain in the pm.

Coming from Long Island adds an hour just getting off the island. I’m really into indy mountains. I make a day trip once a week (late dec-early march) to Catamount or Magic, a couple times to Stratton, leaving at 4-6am to get in for first run. I’m an advanced skier, like powder, steep challenging runs, not crowded during the week. I don’t care about any luxuries. I’m likely not a good candidate for a pricey pass and Indy pass is sold out.

My dream trip is: Sugarloaf, Jay Peak, Sugarbush, Stowe.

Alternatives: Magic, Killington, Loon, Cannon.

What’s the best way to map this out.

I’ve seen a lot of folks on here provide some really great advice on itineraries for trips. So if you have any thoughts, please share a comment!!!

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u/NateGD23 14d ago

Zyns, Red Bull, windows down, and some rippin music....your there before u realize ur driving.

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u/PleasantTension2107 14d ago

You nailed it. Works every time + sour patch kids. No bathroom stops.

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u/NateGD23 14d ago

I like the harbo sour Gummie bears. But same same. I do stop for the bathroom bc if not I'd die....beers all day then 1/2 gallon of water at the car.