Vermont offers some of the most famous skiing country in the entire United States. Many, many people come to Vermont to enjoy the alpine conditions and the more then 30 ski resorts. Another winter activity that is very popular in Vermont is cross-country skiing. There are almost 60 touring centers that cater to cross-country skiers throughout the state. With the combination of quaint villages and unparalleled skiing option, Vermont is quickly becoming a popular skiing destination for people throughout the country.
Vermont's cross-country skiing has a tradition of 100 years. Its Green Mountains make an ideal setting for most of the cross-country ski centers. Its cross-country ski areas feature wide groomed trails that meander through woods, across fields and along fantastic ice encrusted streams. Of the more than 40 cross-country tourist centers, the Catamount Trail system is very famous. It has been designed to connect eleven of Vermont's finest cross-country ski centers as it winds its way north from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border.
The state's most renowned alpine ski areas are Stowe, Killington, Mad River Glen and Mount Snow. Among these, Stowe offers traditional New England charm and the biggest vertical drop in the area. The largest in New England, Killington has seven mountain peaks, 200 trails, five terrain parks, 33 lifts, and a vertical drop of 3,050 feet. Mad River Glen, renowned for its classically cut New England trails, is recognized as the best ski terrain in New England. A romantic getaway, Southern Vermont near the Mount Snow ski resort offers five mountain faces, extensive tree areas and top rated parks and pipes.
Other famous destinations for Vermont ski vacations are Ascutney Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley Resort, Bromley, Maple Valley, Middlebury College, Okemo Mountain Resort, Smugglers Notch, Stratton, Sugarbush and Suicide Six.
Vermont ski resorts offer a wide variety of ski vacation packages, stay packages and ski discounts. This area has all the facilities for fine lodging, dining and shopping to please any traveler. High-performance equipment and related accessories are available for rent. In addition to skiing, Vermont offers various recreational activities and conducts winter carnivals.
When you are thinking of where you will be taking your next ski vacation, consider the possibility of enjoying all that Vermont has to offer. The opportunity to immerse yourself in the Vermont lifestyle while enjoying world-famous skiing conditions is certainly something you would not want to pass up. With things to do for the whole family and the ease by which you can get from the slope to your accommodations, makes Vermont a great place to spend your next ski vacation.
