Just out of curiosity. Where are some favorite spots that people have been over the years that are not destination resorts but should not be missed.
For example, I recently talked to a guy who was in-love with Soldier Mountain bc of the cat skiing...he couldn't say enough good stuff about it and was going back again for like the third year in a row. Of course I checked it out and the reported snowfall and rest of the places seems ho-hum (save the cat skiing) ....So the jury is still out on that, but thats kinda what I am talking about. They might be considered local hills or day trippers spots places that most might not consider actually traveling to because of the sheer lack of information, food, little food, no beds etc...local secrets basically. I would love to explore some but really don't want to risk the chance of it sucking due to coming from the midwest. Even a day trip away from a larger 'resort' would be cool.
I like the bohemian style joints! Hard to get to, no beds, brownbag lunch. Show the local love!
For example, I recently talked to a guy who was in-love with Soldier Mountain bc of the cat skiing...he couldn't say enough good stuff about it and was going back again for like the third year in a row. Of course I checked it out and the reported snowfall and rest of the places seems ho-hum (save the cat skiing) ....So the jury is still out on that, but thats kinda what I am talking about. They might be considered local hills or day trippers spots places that most might not consider actually traveling to because of the sheer lack of information, food, little food, no beds etc...local secrets basically. I would love to explore some but really don't want to risk the chance of it sucking due to coming from the midwest. Even a day trip away from a larger 'resort' would be cool.
I like the bohemian style joints! Hard to get to, no beds, brownbag lunch. Show the local love!