What are best smaller downhill ski areas with gentle slopes in New England?

Question

Our kids are beginner downhill skiers and need lots of gentle slopes with nice long runs in New England, preferably Vermont or New Hampshire, or even Massachusetts, but not large resorts, as we're not crazy about the big crowds.

Answer 1

It doesn't get much smaller than Cochran's.

http://www.cochranskiarea.com/

It's also not too far from Bolton Valley. BV has lots of great "tame" terrain. Both are pretty close to Burlington, VT and BV has lodging too.

I like Sunapee too.

Also have to give a plug to Pico. Just down the road and (luckilly) overlooked by flatlanders speeding to Killington. While mid-atlantic plates can be found on some of the cars in the lot, most of the skiers and riders are locals. Most of the easy terrain is lower on the hill and there's plenty of it to keep you occupied. I teach disabled skiers at Pico and there is lots of places for us to take them and still keep us, the instructors, sane....well, as sane as volunteer ski instructors can be.

There's also plenty of lodging in the area and less expensive cuisine can be found in Rutland...so Pico is a bit easier on the wallet.

Answer 2

Try Mount Sunapee in New Hamshire or Pats Peak or you could go to loon wich is a little more difficult but is still pretty easy

Have fun!!!:]