Embracing Your Inner Ski Bunny

Just when you thought it was safe to go outside wearing normal shoes, here we go again with the snow. But instead of cursing the snowiest winter in more than a decade, embrace your inner ski bunny.

Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing are not merely family activities to be suffered through with a good book and a flask. Rather, grab a friend, drop the kids at the bus, and hit the slopes for a day-long girlfriend getaway in the great outdoors, back in plenty of time for pickup.

Mountain Creek Resort is less than an hour away, basically right up Route 23. A day ticket is $49.99, and you’ll save $3 if you buy your ticket online (we like to think of it as a getting a free hot chocolate). While it’s not the biggest mountain in the East (summit elevation is 1,480’ and there are a total of 41 trails) Mountain Creek does boast two high speed quads and a high speed gondola. And 100% of the mountain has snowmaking coverage. 

There are also acres of freestyle/terrain parks and tubing, although tubing hours are much more limited than the rest of the resort, so check first if this is your primary interest. Ski lifts open at 9 a.m. and don’t close until after dark. And of course, whether you’re in the mood for a quick bowl of chili or a more relaxing meal and/or drinks, Mountain Creek has you covered with several different restaurants and bars.

And if you do decide to make a great escape to this or any other local ski mountain, please go with a friend, or at least make sure someone knows where you’re going and when you’re planning to return. And please wear a helmet. In addition to the safety consideration, they’re super warm. 

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