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Old 12-04-2007, 03:11 PM
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We went away to Pico mountain (near Killington) in Vermont for half term. It was amazing.

There was snow:
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Old 12-04-2007, 03:13 PM
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and the most amazing skiing! the snow was like powdery snow. Lovely for landing face down in. It was bloomin freezing though, hence the balaclavas and padding.

If you ever want to go somewhere fab for skiing, go here!

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Old 12-04-2007, 03:17 PM
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Here's one of Ben pretending to be a ninja penguin..
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Old 12-04-2007, 03:31 PM
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Cool, looks like fun
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Old 12-04-2007, 04:57 PM
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So much snow!
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Old 13-04-2007, 03:30 AM
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Wow, looks like you had an amazing time.
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Old 13-04-2007, 04:34 AM
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Looks fantastic! Did you go through a tour operator or book everything yourself? I really really want to go skiing in the states but it looks kinda expensive so any advice would be brilliant!
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Old 13-04-2007, 06:27 AM
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Hi Jenny,

We did it on our own. We booked flights to Boston through BA, hired a jeep thingy and just booked into dirt cheap accomodation (all on the net). We even booked our ski passes and hire on the net. The good thing is that not going through a package means you can go to places that are less crowded. Pico is just around the corner from Killington, but it was packed out in Killington (full of limeys apparently!!!!).

We've done a couple of skiing trips to the US non-package stylee and you get sooo much more for your money and freedom! It was scary the first time, though.

Try it - its much more fun.

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Old 13-04-2007, 07:37 AM
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Thanks Mella! Can I be a cheeky mare and ask you for the websites you booked your ski hire stuff through???!!
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Old 13-04-2007, 11:32 AM
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Hi,

http://www.picomountain.com/

This is the resort we went to so we booked through them. We got some great savings like free lunch and a lesson when you booked the pass and hired the skis etc.

Just take a look at the resort you're planning on going to. Many have online facilities or you can email them.

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Many thanks Mella!
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Old 13-04-2007, 07:51 PM
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Fantastic snow! You lucky things!

I've got some rellies in New Hampshire, and am insanely jealous of their snow season this year.........
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