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That was a car without full time AWD, they even say it in the test. Try that test again with a Subaru and a decent set of all seasons.

 

No disagreement here. Besides Audi, Subaru is the best AWD you can get.

 

I still will always say that the overall cost of gas mileage + maintenance + sale price premium for AWD isn't cost effective when compared to an equivalent 2WD car + cost of snow tires and wheels. At least in central Ohio.

 

I still have yet to find a "hill" in OH (that isn't someone's driveway) that I had trouble with in 2WD + snows.

 

EDIT: I'll let you know how the Focus handles Vermont when I'm there around Thanksgiving. My folks' house there has a pretty nasty driveway that my old Exploder 4WD had trouble with on all-seasons.

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No disagreement here. Besides Audi, Subaru is the best AWD you can get.

 

I still will always say that the overall cost of gas mileage + maintenance + sale price premium for AWD isn't cost effective when compared to an equivalent 2WD car + cost of snow tires and wheels. At least in central Ohio.

 

I still have yet to find a "hill" in OH (that isn't someone's driveway) that I had trouble with in 2WD + snows.

 

EDIT: I'll let you know how the Focus handles Vermont when I'm there around Thanksgiving. My folks' house there has a pretty nasty driveway that my old Exploder 4WD had trouble with on all-seasons.

 

 

Powell road hill.

 

Where at in VT? Were headed to ludlow at the end of Jan. :)

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Powell road hill.

 

Where at in VT? Were headed to ludlow at the end of Jan. :)

 

Ahh heading to Okemo huh?

 

Parent's house is in Peru, just outside of Londonderry and about 5 minutes from Bromley, 20 minutes from Stratton, maybe 30 minutes from Okemo depending on traffic.

 

Okemo is where I learned to snowboard, many fond memories there. Also love Jackson Gore.

 

EDIT is that the hill around 315? Been there done that in a '95 M3 with Blizzaks.

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Ahh heading to Okemo huh?

 

Parent's house is in Peru, just outside of Londonderry and about 5 minutes from Bromley, 20 minutes from Stratton, maybe 30 minutes from Okemo depending on traffic.

 

Okemo is where I learned to snowboard, many fond memories there. Also love Jackson Gore.

 

EDIT is that the hill around 315? Been there done that in a '95 M3 with Blizzaks.

 

Yep, Okemo. Got our tickets and room booked for the last week of January.Going to be a long drive but should be worth it for 3 days of epic riding. They open tomorrow.

 

Any hidden gems or secrets we should know about there? Id like to get into some ungroomed back country.

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I'll be up in Vermont for the week of Thanksgiving too. A little further North though, in St. Albans. If you get the chance, try to get to Jay Peak to snowboard. Tons of terrain and long runs.

 

I came here to post the same vid you did. Interesting watch; plus all of what you guys have already said.

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Yep, Okemo. Got our tickets and room booked for the last week of January.Going to be a long drive but should be worth it for 3 days of epic riding. They open tomorrow.

 

Any hidden gems or secrets we should know about there? Id like to get into some ungroomed back country.

 

Mad River Glen. 85% natural snow, almost always ungroomed, it's among the toughest in the country. They don't allow snowboarding due to the minimal amount of snow.

 

Bromley is a very easy for the most part. There are some very tough trails but not worth the drive from Okemo.

 

I don't know how it's managed (if your passes will work), but Jackson Gore is on the backside of Okemo and has some very challenging trails and is very steep. I think you'd like that. Also the South Face of Okemo is tough due to the sunny exposure and altitude.

 

If you like terrain parks, take a day and go to Stratton. It's awesome.

 

EDIT: And I agree with Mojoe, if you have the opportunity to get to Jay Peak, it's among the best in New England.

 

EDIT2: Another thing. Follow the Google maps directions. I-80 is usually a clusterfuck and despite the tolls on I-90, you will find it a much easier drive. If you have a day that's raining/you're not on the slopes, VT's route 30 is among my favorite driving roads in the entire country. Manchester is a nice town and if your gf likes buying shit, there's some high-end outlets there.

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Mad River Glen. 85% natural snow, almost always ungroomed, it's among the toughest in the country. They don't allow snowboarding due to the minimal amount of snow.

 

Bromley is a very easy for the most part. There are some very tough trails but not worth the drive from Okemo.

 

I don't know how it's managed (if your passes will work), but Jackson Gore is on the backside of Okemo and has some very challenging trails and is very steep. I think you'd like that. Also the South Face of Okemo is tough due to the sunny exposure and altitude.

 

If you like terrain parks, take a day and go to Stratton. It's awesome.

 

EDIT: And I agree with Mojoe, if you have the opportunity to get to Jay Peak, it's among the best in New England.

 

EDIT2: Another thing. Follow the Google maps directions. I-80 is usually a clusterfuck and despite the tolls on I-90, you will find it a much easier drive. If you have a day that's raining/you're not on the slopes, VT's route 30 is among my favorite driving roads in the entire country. Manchester is a nice town and if your gf likes buying shit, there's some high-end outlets there.

 

Awesome info. Jackson gore is part of the main mountain i believe. There is a trail that crosses over to jackson gore and visa versa.

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I have real issues with the new Watch vs Warning System.

A tornado WATCH is what we should be under, a WARNING tells me i should be in my basement/bathroom under a matress.

 

It bugs me greatly that we are under a tornado warning.

 

you are in Marion county?

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