Snow skiing on the East Coast?

My fiance and I want to go snow skiing for our honeymoon. What would be the best place on the East Coast? We live in North Georgia, so I know there’s always Boone, NC but I’d rather go a little further since I’ve been there before (not for skiing)
Basically we want someplace that we can rent a cabin not far from the slopes (but far enough away to be private), but also where there’s something to do other than ski (Even if it’s just walk around and shop)

For what your asking, you’ll have to go up to vermont…here are some resorts that fit your criteria. All of the following you will be able to find a cabin/condo/hotel room/ no problem.

Mount Snow – most southern “big” mountain in vermont. mountain village (where the shops are) is not the biggest, but if you don’t mind driving for 30-40 minutes, threre’s more shopping available, from boutiques to outlets. Because of its approximate hour convenience when compared to the other vermont resorts, it gets very crowded during christmas week, martin luther king weekend, and presidents week in february.

Okemo – An hour north of mount snow. Considered the family mountain of vermont. Primarily an easy difficulty. It does have enough blues for intermediate skiers, but an expert skier would get bored easily. It does have a slightly bigger village then mount snow. But the town is more family orientated, not sure if you would mind that.

Stratan – Approximately the same distance as Okemo. It is a medium difficulty mountain, but has enough greens and blacks for the beginners and experts. Unlike Okemo, Mount Snow, and Bromley, it has a gondola. Also, because the mountain faces almost entirely north, its usually colder than other mountains in the area and gets icy quicker in the afternoon. But it also gets more snowfall usually then mount snow, okemo, and bromley.

Bromley – This mountain is approximately the same distance as Stratan and Okemo. It is primarily an easy difficulty mountain, lacking in intermiditate and expert terrain as it is designed for families in mind. Because parts of this mountian actually face south, its advertised as the sunny mountain. Don’t be suprised if you get a sunburn. This mountain can get boring after 2 days for most people though.

Killington – This mountain is an hour passed Stratan, Okemo, and Bromley. It is one of the biggest mountains in vermont, covering 5 mountains. Even though you will most likely not get bored of the mountain, even after skiing for a week, the mountain is very confusing to get around. At many times, you can spend an hour and half, just trying to get to a desired trail. Again, because of its large size, it has plenty of trails for all difficulties. Its ski village is moderate size.

Because Stratan, Bromley, and Okemo are so close to each other, around 25 minutes from each other, it would be a good idea to get a cabin near one of them, and then switch off between mountains.

I know that you stated that you wanted to ski on the east coast, but from where you said you lived, you most probably have to take a plane ride, otherwise it could be up to a 3 day drive, depending on weather. And from any airport you decide to land in (in vermont), you would be looking at at least a 3 hour drive to the mountain.
Depending upon how much you would like to spend, a trip out west would definetly give you and your fiance a more enjoyable and romantic trip.
The best place to be out west is in Utah. (not even apsen can compare!)
Try looking into these mountains: Park City, The Canyons, Deer Valley,
Park City, The Canyons, and Deer Valley are 15 minutes from each other, all centered around the great town of Park City. 30 minute drive from the salt lake city airport. (Where the 2002 Winter Olympics were held.) The town and exploring the olympic village alone is enough for days. Let alone the amazing ski resorts always rated in the top 50 best ski resorts in the country for years.

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