Travel The East

Glades at Killington Mountain Resort This past weekend we made a trip up to Killington Mountain Resort to cash in on the nearly 40 inches of snow they were gifted by mother nature over the week. And The Beast, as they call it, definitely exceeded its reputation! We arrived Friday evening at the Killington Grand Hotel . The drive was a little over three hours from Boston. The Grand hotel comes with all the amenities you would look for in a slopeside resort plus a few added bonuses. Our rooms was spacious with a porch overlooking the winter landscape and also had a large flat screen television. There was complimentary ski/board check as soon as you arrive so they are waiting for you by the door when you are ready to hit the slopes. An added bonus was the amazing breakfast buffet that had all staples, plus an omelette station, and fresh made donuts. The skiing on Saturday was a day to remember.  Killington had gotten nearly forty inches of snow that week, across its 1

This past Friday we headed up to Stratton, Vermont to hit the slopes for a weekend. Stratton is located in southern Vermont, about a three hour drive from Boston. One unique aspect about Stratton is that there is a whole village situated right on the mountain with numerous restaurants, shops and accommodations. We found this to be very convenient. Upon arriving Friday night and parking our car, all amenities were within walking or shuttle distance. We stayed at the Black Bear Lodge which had a great ski mountain vibe to it. The rooms were clean, comfortable and well designed. Each morning there was free continental breakfast. And be sure to check out the lodge's other amenities like hot tub, sauna, and game room. On Saturday morning we woke up to a beautiful, blue sky day for skiing. There’s a shuttle that continuously runs from Black Bear Lodge to the ski mountain. The ride is just a few minutes long or just a short 5-10 minute walk. We started our day with