Four mountain peaks. Eight lifts. One ticket. For the first time I was going snowboarding!
Mountain Creek is located just one hours’ drive from New York City. Mountain Creek has a variety of terrain suitable for every ability level. Cruise the long groomers, light up the evening sky with night skiing or polish your freestyle game one of the three dedicated terrain parks. A fleet of over 1,000 snow-making guns cover 100% of the resort’s terrain, making sure there’s ample snow on the ground during your stay.
As my first time I had no clue what I was getting myself into. I bought my ticket on www.liftopia.com and my friend Andres and I made the two hour drive from New York City to New Jersey. During the drive I noticed how quickly the views changed from gigantic skyscrapers to rolling hills covered with snow. It was starting to feel like what I was familiar to. Now I'm not one to like the city. I feel trapped, enclosed and claustrophobic. But, outside the city, where there is greenery, I feel free.
Once there I decided to try snowboarding. I checked in, got my board, helmet and accessories. I started on the beginner/training area. After spending a decent amount of time I was certain I had mastered it. Boy, was I wrong. I attempted the larger slope 2 times and after flying head over heals and falling multiple times my hands were aching from catching myself on the hard snow, I decided to throw in the towel and try skiing.
There I was again in the beginner rink learning how to ski. After spending time in the beginner section I was ready to attempt the larger slope again. This time I found it a little easier to get down and maneuver. By the time I was at the bottom, I didn't realize how exerting this sport can be.
I was ready to call it a day. After we were done, we ate a nice hot pizza at the lodge with hot chocolate and being inside where it was warm never felt better!