VERMONT

The Mountain Top Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center, one of the first commercial cross-country ski touring centers in the East, has served the skiing public for over a quarter century. We pride ourselves on delivering some of the best cross country skiing on 60km of trails (40km groomed), with classical ski track and skating lanes. Our snowmaking system covers a 1.5km loop and our ski shop, located in a renovated horse stable, has the latest in ski and snowshoe rentals. The ski school is staffed with a friendly and knowledgeable staff of instructors for all skill levels. Easy access to the Catamount Trailfurther extends the number of trails that you will enjoy. In addition we offer horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowmobiles, ice skating, the best sledding hill around.

After you've worked up an appetite on the trails, the Nordic Center offers hot drinks, lunches and a place to put your feet up with friends and family. Or visit the Highlands Tavern, serving casual bistro fare for lunch or dinner. Come for the day...and why not stay overnight? To learn more please call 802-483-2311 and ask about our seasonal packages and room rates.

In addition to world-class cross-country skiing, choose from snowshoeing, orienteering, ice-skating, backcountry tours, animal tracking, nature studies, There are 135 km of trails.

With nearly 700 feet of rope tow, Hard'ack combines affordability with great local access for families to enjoy traditional Vermont recreation. Downhill skiing, snowboarding, skating, sliding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing can all be enjoyed at Hard'ack. The ski hill, towrope, and sliding hill will be operated and supervised during specific hours of operation. There is no charge to use any of Hard'ack's facilities, but donations are accepted. Hours for the 2011 season are: Thursday, 4-5 p.m.; Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Rink open on weekends from noon to 2 p.m. is for public skating. No sticks or pucks Allowed on the Ice.

Voted #1 for Family Programs in North America by SKI Magazine Readers for 9 years, Smugglers’ has been bringing together everything your family loves most… especially each other. Every member of your family will find something to love – skiing and snowboarding for every level, outdoor adventures like Winter Walking or tube sliding, and indoor activities like indulgent massages or The FunZone Family Entertainment & Recreation Center. Parents find it easy to relax knowing their children are well cared for in our award-winning children’s programs for ages 6 weeks to 17 years. America’s Family Resort offers affordable vacation packages for everyone with Family Fun Guaranteed!

Situated on Vermont’s largest mountain, Stowe has a vertical drop of 2,360 feet, 48 trail and 13 lifts as well as terrain parks and a superpipe. There is an adaptive skiing program, snowshoeing and dog sledding.

Grafton Ponds is best known for its Nordic trail network, totaling 30 kilometers of skating and classic skiing through groomed fields and forests. In addition, there is another 30 kilometers of back country terrain. Snowshoeing facility is 15 kilometers of snowshoeing trails. Wine & Cheese snowshoe tours are open to the public. There is a separate 600-foot tubing run. Snow tubes are available for rental. Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.