Tag: vermont
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Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain Ski Area in Londonderry, Vermont, not far from Manchester, is well-known as a family ski resort with great expert terrain. Reopened in 1997, Magic Mountain has gone from strength to strength, attracting many to its unspoiled natural landscape. First developed in 1960, Magic Mountain has retained its Swiss alpine village ambiance, appreciated by […]
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Middlebury
Middlebury College Snow Bowl situated in Middlebury Gap of Vermont, is a small but remarkable ski area. A college owned ski area, Middlebury boasts stunning terrain ideal for snow sport enthusiasts of all ability levels. Home to the Panther ski team, Middlebury College Snow Bowl with its friendly atmosphere is open each day to the […]
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Mount Snow
First opened in 1954 as a small ski resort with basic facilities, Mount Snow has grown tremendously over the years. From its initial seven trails and four lifts, it now boasts a whopping 145 trails, 23 ski lifts and 757 acres of ski-able land. Facilities have undergone constant upgrades and improvements and there are now […]
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Okemo
Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont, has a reputation for a number of things. Firstly, it has the most extensive snow making capabilities in the state of Vermont. Secondly, it has some of the best parks and pipes available in the country, and thirdly, it has exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. As if these facts […]
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Pico Mountain
A mid-sized ski resort with great facilities and friendly faces, Pico Mountain is located in central Vermont just east of Rutland. The resort offers both winter and summer vacation options and is situated right next to Killington Mountain, offering fantastic views. Pico has a summit elevation of 3967 ft and an enjoyable 1967 ft vertical […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]