Great idea, Liam!
Magic Mountain in Londonderry, VT should be on this list, because it's got the best terrain and coolest vibe in southern VT. Where else in southern VT can you pet golden retrievers and talk to toddlers while booting up in the bar in the morning, and ski stuff with mandatory air in the afternoon? The people are always super laid-back and friendly, and seem to know they've got a good thing going, too. The only downside is it's pretty dependent on natural snow, so time your visit accordingly.
Saddleback in Rangeley, ME should be here, too. The vibe is more medium-mountain, but it hits way above its weight in interesting trails, including an expanse of glades even I was impressed with, as somebody not terribly into tree skiing. It's also organized into distinct zones, with all the advanced/expert stuff separate from the beginner/intermediate stuff. My biggest pet peeve is when mountains cut their advanced trails in half or thirds with a beginner-laden mountain road, and you have to hit the brakes and dodge masses of unpredictable beginners as soon as you get up to speed. At Saddleback, that's simply not an issue due to the trail layout. It's pretty nice. Also, the brownies and fudge sold at the counter are homemade and REALLY good. The girl will tempt you with samples. If you're on a diet, do not try one. They're irresistible, even for a guy who doesn't much care for sweets.
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