How long does it take to drive from Stowe to Killington?

veryfastS4 · 12-13-2004, 09:40 AM

I'm planning a trip with my family up there in January.

So how is the snowboarding in Stowe versus Killington or Stratton?

Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mirror|rorriM · 12-13-2004, 11:31 AM

Actually, I'm not sure about the cheaper tickets. They used to be, so I'm just guessing that they still are.

I can ride Killington for free and I still won't go there.

BroncoOne · 12-13-2004, 12:12 PM

About an hour. More if you get stuck behind a slow mover, a log or milk truck, etc.

I like both places a lot. You'll be happy at either. Because of its sheer immensity, Killington can give you more options if you know how to navigate the resort. If you do, crowds aren't an issue, except maybe in the bar/lodge, which I typically avoid (I'm a "put the boots on in the car and get to the lift" guy).

If you spend time on the most popular base are lifts and the most popular trails, the crowds can definitley suck.

veryfastS4 · 12-13-2004, 12:19 PM

I really can't be picky.
But I would love to ride some uncharted terrain at Stowe. I heard a little about it.

veryfastS4 · 12-13-2004, 12:21 PM

for some fresh pow?
It been know for locals to hike a little to ride down some sweet glades.

escargot · 12-13-2004, 02:13 PM

Go to Tremblant for that. Or do Tuckerman.

Mirror|rorriM · 12-13-2004, 02:48 PM

There probably won't be enough snow to do much glade riding until the end of January though.

It is recommended that you take someone with you who knows what he's doing though. At the very least, start off by just riding between trails and slowly work your way out to the resort boundaries.

Mirror|rorriM · 12-13-2004, 03:40 PM

So figure about 1:15-1:30 of driving time.

dkelly · 12-14-2004, 01:25 PM

drop the family at killington and drive rte 100 to sugarbush (1/2 way to stowe )on a nice day with little traffic considered one of the best driving roads in the northeast when you are done drive back you might spend the day doing that

BroncoOne · 12-14-2004, 06:23 PM

There is a fair amount of skiing/riding in the woods at Killington right now---no rock skis needed. This is a good time to avoid crowds--most weekend warriors are shopping or doing parties, etc.

12-13-2004, 11:31 AM	#2
Mirror\|rorriM AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 25,544	Stowe has better snow, more snow, better terrain, fewer people, and cheaper tickets Actually, I'm not sure about the cheaper tickets. They used to be, so I'm just guessing that they still are. I can ride Killington for free and I still won't go there. __________________ Mirror\|rorriM

12-13-2004, 12:12 PM	#3
BroncoOne AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 409	Re: How long does it take to drive from Stowe to Killington? About an hour. More if you get stuck behind a slow mover, a log or milk truck, etc. I like both places a lot. You'll be happy at either. Because of its sheer immensity, Killington can give you more options if you know how to navigate the resort. If you do, crowds aren't an issue, except maybe in the bar/lodge, which I typically avoid (I'm a "put the boots on in the car and get to the lift" guy). If you spend time on the most popular base are lifts and the most popular trails, the crowds can definitley suck. __________________ 2010 S5, 6MT, Prestige, Tech Pkg., Sport Rear Diff. Meteor Grey, Tuscan Brown, Birch trim TRADED: 2005 Moro Blue S4, 6spMT Silver Nappa Silk Leather Birch Trim Premium Package Bose, Sirius Rubber Winter mats Stock RS 5 rims / Dunlop Sport rubber Nokian Hakke RSI snows/ AT Italia S5 17.5 x 8 for winter Oh yeah---GOT V-1!

12-13-2004, 12:19 PM	#4
veryfastS4 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,010	Thanks... I'm all for no crowds I really can't be picky. But I would love to ride some uncharted terrain at Stowe. I heard a little about it. __________________ Please use the classifieds

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veryfastS4 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,010	So do you know much about hiking above the lift... for some fresh pow? It been know for locals to hike a little to ride down some sweet glades. __________________ Please use the classifieds

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escargot AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 17,628	"Hiking above the lift for some fresh pow..." Go to Tremblant for that. Or do Tuckerman.

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Mirror\|rorriM AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 25,544	it's all there if you know where to look There probably won't be enough snow to do much glade riding until the end of January though. It is recommended that you take someone with you who knows what he's doing though. At the very least, start off by just riding between trails and slowly work your way out to the resort boundaries. __________________ Mirror\|rorriM

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Mirror\|rorriM AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 25,544	BTW, it's about 80 miles from Stowe to Killington So figure about 1:15-1:30 of driving time. __________________ Mirror\|rorriM

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dkelly Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 592	Re: How long does it take to drive from Stowe to Killington? drop the family at killington and drive rte 100 to sugarbush (1/2 way to stowe )on a nice day with little traffic considered one of the best driving roads in the northeast when you are done drive back you might spend the day doing that

12-14-2004, 06:23 PM	#10
BroncoOne AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 409	Re: it's all there if you know where to look There is a fair amount of skiing/riding in the woods at Killington right now---no rock skis needed. This is a good time to avoid crowds--most weekend warriors are shopping or doing parties, etc. __________________ 2010 S5, 6MT, Prestige, Tech Pkg., Sport Rear Diff. Meteor Grey, Tuscan Brown, Birch trim TRADED: 2005 Moro Blue S4, 6spMT Silver Nappa Silk Leather Birch Trim Premium Package Bose, Sirius Rubber Winter mats Stock RS 5 rims / Dunlop Sport rubber Nokian Hakke RSI snows/ AT Italia S5 17.5 x 8 for winter Oh yeah---GOT V-1!

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