Minimal Conditions, Don't Pay Full Price
One Star
We expect limited terrain or poor snow conditions. This might be a good weekend to work on technique or get your ski muscles in shape if you are used to skiing in the east or at Sugarbush and you have a pass or a way of skiing cheaply, but don't go out of your way to be on the mountain. If the conditions are hard or icy this is not a good time to learn to snowboard. If the beginner slope is open this might be a good weekend to learn to ski.
Limited Terrain, Limited Lifts or Poor Weather
Two Stars
Limited terrain, poor snow conditions, or poor weather . If you are familiar with skiing in the east or at Sugarbush and you have a pass or a way of skiing cheaply you can have fun on a weekend like this, as long as you understand what to expect.
A Good Weekend for East Coast Skiers
Three Stars
The Club X gang will be out on the slopes. If its early in the season there may be limited terrain open. The snow conditions might include patches of ice, mainly groomed terrain or mainly man-made snow.
Natural Snow and Good Coverage
Four Stars
Good coverage, limited natural snow or skier packed powder. If snow is in the forecast we might give a five star weekend four stars if we expect strong wind to close lifts.
Excelent Skiing By Any Measure
Five Stars
