A Vermont Ski Resort - White Powder, Stylish Surroundings and a Whole Lot More

Added: 04/14/2006

Vermont is a great vacation spot because of its beauty. The state, whose name is French for "green mountains," is home to quaint villages, twisting rural routes, stone fences and tree-covered mountains. Several of the state's most popular ski areas are situated within the National Forest and downhill skiing is the state's forte. When you check into a Vermont Ski Resort you are assured lots of white powder, stylish surroundings and a whole lot more!

Known for its spectacular scenery, Vermont maintains more than 50 state parks, as well as Green Mountain National Forest, which extends nearly two-thirds the length of the state. Vermont's skiing isn't of the caliber you'll find in the Rockies, but its mountains, trails and plentiful snowfall provide ample excitement.

Vermont offers various ski resorts for outdoor enthusiasts. Voted Number One Ski Resort in North America Smugglers' Notch Resort is located in the picturesque Green Mountains of northern Vermont. Also rated the #1 Family Resort in North America Smugglers' Vermont ski resort has over 1,000 acres of all-terrain access including over 750 acres of woods in between trails. The area consists of three interconnected mountains - Morse, Madonna and Sterling - offering terrain from groomed slopes for learning to expert mogul runs, thrilling glades and the East's only triple black diamond, The Black Hole. Smugglers' is a cozy, self-contained slope side resort village where everything from lodging and child care, to dining, and entertainment is within an easy stroll from your door.

Set on the highest peak in southern Vermont, Stratton Mountain offers an exciting skiing experience for beginner to expert with 92 trails and a 2,003-foot vertical drop. Stratton Mountain Vermont ski resort offers the best of both worlds as old-fashioned New England hospitality meets state of the art snowmaking and grooming. Located in the heart of Vermont's famed snowbelt, Stratton Mountain looks forward to plenty of natural snowfall each winter. Two comfortable and attractive base lodges - at the Main Mountain and Sun Bowl - offer a full range of skier services.

Stratton's Mid-Mountain Lodge provides a perfect alternative for the skier who wants a quick lunch or a cup of cocoa right on the slopes. Stratton Mountain's famous Ski School offers a full range of proven instructional programs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Sleigh rides, snow shoeing, ice skating and other various activities complement the Stratton Mountain vacation experience.

The Largest Ski and Snowboard Area in the East, Killington Vermont ski resort offers the most skiing and most variety of terrain served by the East's highest capacity lift system. Six interconnected mountains and nearby Pico Mountain, provide unparalleled diversity of skiing and the greatest vertical in New England. The road to Killington boasts a wide variety of shopping and dining on the way to the mountain. Killington also features nearby lodging, convenient services, family activities and some of the best ski shops in New England. The region offers cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, ice skating and a variety of shopping delights.

Diverse Trails Jay Peak is located in north central Vermont, and is truly a top-notch Vermont ski resort. The ski area offers 2,153 vertical feet of skiing, 76 diverse trails and glades, 80 percent snowmaking, efficient lifts including Vermont's only aerial tramway. Snowboarders love all trails on the mountain.

There are many other Vermont ski resorts that offer great mountain vacations whether you travel in a group or with your family. Plus you'll find classic country style and luxury Vermont farm houses and other lodging along the way.

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