Skiing

Haystack Mountain, owned by Mount Snow and about 10 miles away up a quiet valley, offers less crowded old-fashioned skiing at its best. Not only will you avoid Mount Snow's masses, you'll also save money: Lift tickets here are about $45, compared to prices of up to $66 weekends and holidays at Mount Snow. However, Haystack only opens weekends and holidays from mid-December to mid-March.