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I am looking to possibly gift a ski trip to a soon to be married couple. He previously skied but stopped a few years ago. She has never skied. They live in Boston. Trip could be an overnight or day trip. Basically I just want to 'nudge' them into downhill skiing. They are in their late 30's, early 40's with no children. What are some recommendations... besides the obvious Okemo and Killington resorts. I have done both and feel they might be overwhelming, especially for the never skied bride. Plus a bit closer to Boston might be helpful if they find it enjoyable. My search came up with this list....
Wachusett
Sugarbush
Loon
Mount Sunapee
Nashoba Valley
Ragged Mountain
Unfortunately many of the reviews were not current so any updated suggestions would be greatly appreciated....
Note: although my user name is capecodbeachfront I actually live near Saratoga in NY State
Currently I hold a Senior Season's pass for Gore...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Sunapee is very beginner friendly, close to Boston, and have a great little cafeteria where you can get some food and heat.
Although my last visit was in 2011, I believe not much have changed there. We visited the place because my girlfriend mom was a careful skier, and this was the place where she was comfortable. Do expect variable snow conditions.
Loon and sugarbush are bigger areas, but not as beginner friendly. The rest I haven’t visited.
Mad River Glenn is still a favorite of mine, but do not invite beginners 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@capecodbeachfront, welcome to snowHeads  .You may not be aware, but snowHeads is a UK based ski related forum, so relatively few sHs will be familiar with US East Coast ski resorts. I've skied at Loon and Cannon in New Hampshire, staying in the nice town of Lincoln. Of the two I would say Loon is probably better suited for beginners.
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Thank you. I did notice most posts were regarding European resorts.
I will look for something a little more specific to the US Northeast area.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Wachusett and Sunapee are the Boston daytrip classics.
Loon is the classic Boston weekend condo.
Killington and Stowe are the long weekend.
Sugarbush for those in the know.
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@capecodbeachfront - there is an East Coast skiing subreddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/icecoast/, which might be a more effective place to get answers to your query.... although I'm quite impressed by the range of answers you've received so far!
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