I've Been Skiing for Almost 30 Years-and These Are the 7 Most Underrated East Coast Resorts I'd Go Back to Again and Again

"While heading West promises bluebird skies and deeper powder, the East is home to plenty of mountains that are absolutely worth the trip, often with lower lift ticket prices and fewer crowds. In fact, the Eastern Seaboard offers quality terrain for skiers of all levels. Though a handful of big names tend to dominate the conversation, skiers willing to venture beyond the usual suspects will find true gems."

""Wildcat is a hill for people who love to ski or ride," Josh Laskin, a writer, photographer, and East Coast skier of over two decades, told Travel + Leisure. "There's a basic base lodge with a bar and cafeteria, but no on-site hotels or high-end restaurants, which mostly keeps crowds away ... but the terrain is unrivaled by other area resorts: tons of ungroomed areas, incredible tree skiing (especially if you know where to look), and 2,000 feet of vertical with the best view in New England.""

The East Coast offers many worthwhile ski mountains with often lower lift ticket prices and fewer crowds than Western resorts. The Eastern Seaboard provides quality terrain suitable for skiers of all levels, including striking scenery, exciting runs, and multigenerational appeal. Wildcat Mountain in northern New Hampshire features stunning views of Mount Washington and the White Mountain National Forest, 2,000 feet of vertical, extensive ungroomed and tree-skiing terrain, a 2.75-mile beginner trail (Polecat), about 200 inches of annual snowfall, and 90 percent snowmaking capability. Mad River Glen is owned by a co-op and is strictly skiers-only.

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