Chair 4. The website touts stuff I’m too old to understand such as “a variety of boxes and rails, as well as bigger jump lines, hips, spines, etc.” Sounds like an orthopedic misadventure waiting to happen, but I’ll leave that to the kids. Oh, and when I was up there I did see “the bus,” also in the main boarder park. I’m not sure what it’s all about, but the website beckons boarders to be sure and check it out — which makes me think it must be something you moms out there will cringe at and the youngsters will love! If you’re old school, like me, still schussing down the hill on two sticks, you will find every level from easy peasy to bone chilling. Now that they got a good clobbering of snow, everything is open including China Bowl for powder seekers, and the Face for suicidal types. “Don’t fall,” my sister used to tell me, “or you won’t stop til the bottom.” Comforting words. And I see they’ve even opened the backside of the mountain (seriously, double black diamond!). My more insane friends used to ski that back in our fearless teenage years and raved about it. Because I went in the early season, I was able to get a room at the China Peak Inn for a good price, plus they threw in a lift ticket as well, making it irresistible. On nonholiday, mid-week dates you can get the same deal so be sure to check their website. The economy room gets you one free adult lift ticket. All
If you go China Peak Mountain Resort: skichinapeak.com
A view of Huntington Lake at China Peak Mountain Resort in Lakeshore. other rooms get you two adult lift tickets. Mid-week means Sunday through Thursday nights, and the lift ticket is valid for the day following your stay. We're past the main holiday season now, but Feb. 15 to 17 is considered a holiday, so plan accordingly! Keep checking the website for mid-week pricing and other money savers. But above all, get out there and enjoy the snow while we have it!
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