Okemo is easy to make fun of if your whole identity is steep trees and local-bar mythology. It's also easy to recommend when a family wants clean groomers, strong snowmaking, and a day that doesn't require constant problem solving. Okemo knows what it's, and a lot of skiers need exactly that.
The mountain is built around predictability. Intermediates can cover ground, families can separate and reconnect, and the snowmaking system gives Okemo a useful floor when natural snow isn't helping southern Vermont. It's a very good place to ski fast, clean, comfortable groomers.
The downside is that a polished mountain can feel a little too polished. Advanced skiers may run out of interest, and peak weekends can still be busy enough to blunt the whole reliability argument. Okemo is best when you value the smooth day more than the wild one.