Tag: vermont
Smugglers
Rated by many as the number one family resort in the country, Smuggler’s Notch Resort offers plenty of great skiing, a variety of family orientated activities and great hospitality, all in a scenic location. The resort is situated in the beautiful Green Mountains of northern Vermont and consists of three interconnected mountains to provide the […]
Skiing Museums
Skiing was not a vacation sport till a hundred years ago. Till the mid nineteenth century it was an age old method of transportation in winter in the snow covered regions of north Europe and Asia. Today many vacation resorts have a museum as a shrine to skiing heritage. Next time you are on skiing […]
Stowe Mountain
Situated at an elevation of 1280 ft, Stowe Mountain Resort is a great family resort. It offers a variety of accommodation, great services and, of course, top-notch ski trails. Guest can enjoy a comfortable environment while they shop, relax and ski to their heart’s content. Stow Mountain is located on Mount Mansfield – the state’s […]
Vermont
Take a vacation in Vermont, the birthplace of skiing in America! Over a century ago, Norwegians who had settled in Stowe used skis to get around in winter on the impassable roads. Stowe, which is home to the highest mountain in the state, Mt Mansfield, was the venue of the first ski race held in […]
Stratton Mountain
If you’re looking for the highest peak in the southern end of the state of Vermont, look no further than Stratton Mountain. It boasts a stunning summit elevation of 3875 ft and 92 fantastic ski and snowboarding trails with a 2003 ft vertical drop. The trails cater for all skiers and snowboarders from beginner to […]
Ascutney Mountain
Ascutney Mountain Resort was closed in the Fall of 2010 Ascutney Mountain Resort has a reputation for being one of the most popular family ski destinations in Vermont. It is also a great four-seasons resort offering the best available for both families and adults all year round. A mid-sized ski resort, it is very popular […]
Sugarbush
Sugarbush Resort is situated in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont. It is one of the country’s best skiing resorts and features a wide assortment of trails spread out over six inter-connected mountains. The resort is relatively close to Burlington, Boston and the George Washington Bridge, making it very accessible and […]
Bolton Valley
One of the most well-groomed and serviced four-season resorts on private land, Bolton Valley Resort has a lot to offer its visitors. To start with, the resort – the only one of its kind on private land in New England – is situated on 6000 acres of land. Only 165 acres are actually used for […]
Suicide Six
Suicide Six is perhaps best known for the seasoned dare-devil’s only ‘Face’. However, the resort is much more than this and the name certainly shouldn’t put you off it. Suicide Six is a great family resort with a mid-sized ski area which caters to a variety of levels. It is situated in the Green Mountains […]
Bromley Mountain
Founded in 1936, Bromley Mountain is one of the oldest ski areas in the United States. It is situated in the Green Mountain National Forest just east of Manchester, and has great facilities for both skiing and snowboarding. Bromley was one of the first resorts to use the concepts of ski lifts, ski area design, […]
Burke Mountain
Just a two-hour drive from Montreal you’ll find the legendary skiing resort known as Burke Mountain. A great resort that offers both meandering forest trails and steep white glades, Burke Mountain has a family-friendly atmosphere and an unpretentious style. With a summit elevation of 3267 ft and a vertical drop of 2000 ft, Burke Mountain […]
Cochran
Cochran Ski Area in Richmond Vermont is renowned as a family ski area with low prices and excellent instruction. A nonprofit ski area, Cochran hosts a variety of skiing and snowboarding programs, particularly aimed at children. Cochran Ski Area also has a great junior race team. So, if you want to learn to ski or […]
