We have been going the this area a couple of years the bus link is so easy and not over crowded. We love it because it's not to overcrowded even in school term it was good. The nightlife is ok if you want a restaurant. But only 1 pub. We went late last year, the snow was limited at lower level but I suppose that should be expected. Over all a great place to ski and visit and if you want to beat the crowded it's a place to try.