Hello. I am from South Florida, the land of never-changing seasons. I am thinking about taking a Dec. 26- Jan. 1 trip to an East Coast winter wonderland. I am interested in snow hiking, snow shoeing, sledding, and maybe a little skiing. I have actually never skied before so I am looking for a place where there is that opportunity but other snow activities as well. Any suggestions other than Gatlinburg? Thanks much.

True

Gatlinburg? Isn't that down south? Are you planning on driving? If you are looking for a winter wonderland with skiing, may I suggest New England?! In particular, one of these three: Stowe, Vermont; Bretton Woods, NH; or Bethel, Maine.
Good Luck!

Or Lake Placid NY or Killington VT (they are already skiing there) As an upstate NYer, I'd NEVER think of Gatlinburg as an " East coast winter wonderland"

STOWE, VERMONT, STOWE VERMONT, STOWE VERMONT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I live in Lake Placid and "they" are not skiing here yet. Where people, true2 ([email protected]), get this kind of information?

"They" ARE skiing at Killington, at least according to my local tv news this weekend-- pictures and everything...

I didn't say "they" were skiing in LP.

The ski resorts are full-up that week, not a great time for a beginner to hit the slopes.

New Hampshire puts out a great tourist magazine that I'm sure you can order online. Browse through it and pick a spot. Be aware however, that there have been many non-white Christmases up north in the past. You can buy yourself a non-refundable plane ticket, but nobody will guarantee you any snow-shoeing.