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siebzy t1_izfl8je wrote

The problem with Lost Valley is that they are more reliant on natural snow than a bigger resort like Sugarloaf.

For a beginner I would suggest Sunday River, or maybe even look over into NH at resorts like Cranmore, which are less of a drive than Sugarloaf.

If it's Sugarloaf vs Lost Valley and you're already flying, renting a car, lodging, etc - go Sugarloaf.

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yzfmike t1_izfuz6u wrote

Sugarloaf maybe your best option. There has been no snow in Auburn so Lost Valley is out. According to the Sugerloaf live webcam the snow they have is all man made. No natural snow. So decide at your choice.

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cathar_here t1_izfxt9f wrote

Sunday river I think is closer, and its not a bad place to Snowboard, but it's not as large as Sugar Loaf and Sunday river is only 75 miles from Portland

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mtbsnow t1_izfzw90 wrote

If you want any kind of apres ski scene, Lost Valley is out.

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cathar_here t1_izg1s3r wrote

Replying to siebzy (#888,613)

dang it I got them mixed up in my head, I would say Sunday River would be better than either Sugarloaf and Lost Valley and it's close to Portland like 75 miles away right?

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9wild9 t1_izg2wh5 wrote

Go to Pleasant Mountain.

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gloppyism t1_izg3htv wrote

Grew up going to Lost Valley. So many amazing memories, but very very small ‘mountain’. If you want to go for more than a half day go for Sugarloaf or Sunday River.

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siebzy t1_izg5swn wrote

Replying to cathar_here (#888,710)

It's a 2+ hr drive to both Sugarloaf and Sunday River. But I would consider Sunday River to be more beginner friendly - the real value at Sugarloaf is for the advanced rider who wants the above-treeline terrain and the steep trees in bracket basin.

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siebzy t1_izgozup wrote

Replying to cathar_here (#889,336)

I was an xc ski racer in high school and college, but I had a brief (4yr) post-collegiate career as an alpine ski, snowboard, and telemark instructor.

I can talk about xc trail systems until your ears fall off lol

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siebzy t1_izgzfr1 wrote

Replying to cathar_here (#889,872)

I was at the Portland Gear Hub today, and they had a handful of ancient crusty half used kick wax sticks on the shelf for $1. I couldn't help but think of my dad's ancient klister-encrusted waxbox, and him pulling out random shit and being like "Bill Koch won an Olympic medal on this wax, someone could use it"

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