As an intermediate beginner who has skied Hokkaido...

As an intermediate beginner who has skied Hokkaido and Whistler, Blue Mountain in my opinion is a great place for beginners to learn and practice.

I signed up for some private lessons during my 2-day stay. However, I was assigned a Level 1 instructor who had limitation in terms of what he could teach. Don't get me wrong, he was a great person. I just wished I would at least get a Level 2 or 3 instructor who could offer more technically.

The room I got at Weider was very dated with a bit of musty smell, but it's close to the slopes so it serves it's purpose. The village appeared to have a number of restaurants to select from but the menus are more or less the same.

I was hoping to get some fresh produce and a good steak from the Village Market to take a break from eating out but I could only find carrots, onions, romaine lettuce and a few apples. Next time I would probably get my grocery on my way to BM.

Overall, BM is ok as long as you set your expectations realistically. I wouldn't call it a resort because some elements are missing, but it's a great and relatively cheaper place to sharpen your skiing skills and to prepare yourself to enjoy real ski resorts later on.