Word: skying
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...PEAK: Only 15 miles south of the Canadian border, so it takes over five hours to get there. Consequently, Jay rarely gets over-crowded, and can provide some really excellent skiing. It is one of the coldest ski areas around and gets windy often, so it's a good idea to check it out carefully before setting out. 270 miles from Boston...
...SNOW: The closest of the really big ski areas. In fact, Snow has more miles (71) of trails than any other mountain in New England. Although it is pretty far south, Snow can be one of the best. It gets crowded on weekends and is a haven for jet-setters, but on weekdays in mid-winter you may do okay. The back slope has some very good expert slopes and the whole front face of the mountain is a intermediate's dream. Outdoor, steam-heated pool is an extra, added attraction. 127 miles from Boston...
LOON MT.: A nice family area, with a variety of skiing. Although Loon is known primarily as an intermediate area, it has a few challenging trails. In short, Loon is a great mountain for the easy-going recreational skier. The four-man gondola also makes it easy to ski with friends. It offers a weekday discount or students with I.D. 132 miles from Boston...
WATERVILLE VALLEY: One of the most over-rated ski areas in the East. While it may be a dreamland for the executive from Marblehead who owns one of the condominiums for weekend use, the only reason to go to Waterville Valley is to see a World Cup race or a hot-dogging championship. Then you'll get to see what people with a lot of money for development can do to a once-beautiful and isolated valley in the White Mountains. 130 miles from Boston...
...looking to buy ski equipment as a holiday gift for someone, you're best bet is to try the Ski Market on Commonwealth Ave. Right now, Ski Market is ofering several ski-boot-binding-pole packages starting at $109. The savings on these packages range up to $150 and the equipment is name-brand. These packages are particularly good buys for the intermediate skier looking to step up from cheap or rental equipment. Ski Market also has some of the best bargains around on skis, boots and clothing...