Okemo

Pros: 117 trails, 2,200 vertical feet, tons of snow, Vermont!
Cons: Pricey tickets, series of 3 chairlifts needed to reach the summit.

For those of you who have read my other reviews, you may know that I lived in Vermont for 19 years. I lived in a town called Rutland, Vermont, which is about 30 minutes north of Okemo. Growing up in Vermont, I had a lot of exposure to Okemo, as well as ...

Pros: Friendly staff and lots of runs
Cons: A bit expensive for the quality of snow we are getting

My 3 friends and I went to Okemo for 3 days right before New Year of 2003. The drive from NYC to Vermont wasn’t too bad (4 ½ hour), as long as you can wake up early to hit the road to avoid traffic. Past New Haven you are cruising on an empty highway. ...

Pros: grooming, low-intermediate terrain
Cons: crowds, no challenge, small, southern exposure, snow quality

My recent trip to Okemo was the first time i had ever visited the central Vermont resort. I also expect it to be my last. This mountain disappointed me in just about every aspect.

We did hit some bad luck with the weather, something completely...

Pros: good novice and intermediate runs, good snow-making, great location-close to Killington; will open another adjacent mountain (Jackson Gore) for the 2000-20001 season
Cons: East Coast skiing, no gondolas, can get boring after 2 days.

I skied Okemo on Saturday, January 15 2000 (MLK weekend). This was my 3rd time in as many years skiing Okemo mountain. There is a good reason why I keep coming back...

Okemo is one of the biggest Eastern coast ski resorts. It's certainly big...

Pros: Variety of trails, service, lodging, food
Cons: prices

Growing up in Connecticut, there aren't many good places to ski and snowboard around here. My dad, an avid skier, took me to Okemo when i was 6 to learn how to ski. Ever since then, i have been going back. Okemo is beautiful with hundreds of trails to...

Pros: Lots to do even after the skiing.
Cons: People have shared the experience and the crowds are there.

Okemo Resort offers something for everyone, from the beginner to expert racer, and then some. With extensive snowmaking, this mountain enjoys early season through late spring skiing on every type of terrain. Beginners enjoy wide open slopes from top to...

Pros: Snow Making, Grooming, Good Trail System
Cons: Not enough challenging terrain, LOWER ARROW

Here is the scenario on choosing trails,lifts, and areas to ski during each part of the day. I have skied at Okemo, I would say over 300+ days over the last 5 years and have a very good knowledge of the mountain and it facilities. A typical day at Okemo...

Pros: Cappacino's, Harry's, Magic Mtn.
Cons: (None Today)

Okay I told you some of the Secrets of the Mountian, now let me give you some in site on the Best Places to Eat, Get A Beer, Shopping, and Other Areas to Hit in the Okemo Region. Okay lets start with place to eat. The BEST food for the money in town is a...

Pros: Great snow, skiing and lodging
Cons: Too small for the show offs

I have visited Okemo every Winter for 10 years.

If you want to go to Killington, fine. It won't kill you. I like Killington.

But sometimes you want to be caressed by a mountain. Catered to, but not have the mountain throw...

Pros: Great snowmaking & grooming, excellent Kid's program
Cons: Little Expert terrain.

If you love to cruise, Okemo in Ludlow, Vermont is the place to go. My family has skied here many times & it is one of our favorite places. Here is why:
- Great snowmaking & grooming
- Long cruiser trails
- Generally not crowded ( except...

Pros: Good terrain and conditions, good accommodations
Cons: Town not within walking distance

Okemo is where I first learned to ski and it was a fine place to learn. I've skied numerous places on the east coast and really liked Okemo better over the others I've skied. It's quite a nice resort with good skiing.

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Pros: nice variety, great condition
Cons: challenging trails can be difficult to find, long lines

I have been skiing at Okemo for over 6 years and have had the good fortune to see it evolve from a gentle family mountain to much bigger and more advanced mountain. With the addition of the south face however okemo has changed. The family mountain now...

Pros: The people here are the friendliest that you will ever meet
Cons: high prices on foods in lodge and tends to get packed in evening and around holidays

The first time that I went to Okemo, I was unsure of what I was in for. After about an hour of skiing there, I realized that this resort was the made up of the friendliest staff that I have ever met. Everywhere you went, they would just try to help you...

Pros: Wonderful place for all.
Cons: None.

Okemo Mountain has something for everyone - from child to senior all of your needs will be met. Well groomed slopes - never to crowded during the midweek. Excellent lessens offered for all.

A wonderful place to stay is the Okemo Inn. My...

Pros: trails for every level of rider
Cons: none

I have been to Okemo four times and I have had fun each time I went. It has great trails for people who snowboard and people who ski. Okemo has a wide variety of trails from beginners and for people who just want to get air. There are parks for...