Snowboarding during DCOIC

[ElectricaRoo]

I'm trying to figure out when to go to DCOIC, but I have a few questions.

1. Is there enough free time to get away for the weekend to go snowboarding?
2. Are there decent ski facilities within drive/bus distance of Newport, RI?
3. When is the best time for skiing/snowboarding in the Northeast (best month)?
4. Are you authorized a rental car when you go there (if you're flying in)?

Thank you in advance!

 

[OnTopTime]

1. I'll let someone with recent experience answer this.
2. It depends on what your definition of "decent" is and what you consider acceptable drive/bus distance.
3. Generally not May through October. Any other time is weather dependent.
4. I'm not sure, but I seriously doubt it.

 

[Yardstick]

you'll probably have to drive to ME/NH/VT to get some decent skiing in, which could be upwards of a 5 hour drive. If you've got a few days off and a few buds, it might be worth it...In Maine, I recommend Sugarloaf and Sunday River, in NH, Attitash Bear Peak and Bretton Woods, and in VT, Killington, Mt Snow...all have some decent military rates, esp. attitash...Like I said, you'll have to be willing to make a bit of a drive, but it will be worth it...From my experience, the best time to go in New England is from mid January to early March. Hope this helps

 

[Devil Duck]

1. You'll be off from around 1600 Friday through 1800 Sunday. You must request special liberty to travel beyond a certain radius - believe outside 150 miles.
4. You are not authorized a rental car. There will be plenty of folks there with cars.

I went through last May. Info may have changed, but probably not.

 

[dephyler]

I knew folks that got rentals, but ski resorts are definitely outside of the liberty radius. There's a hill called "Blue Hill" in Dedham, MA (inside liberty radius), but it's literally a hill and not worth the trouble. This past winter was a freak, but the season started early to mid December. Usually Jan-early April is good.