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Vermont
is famous for its distinct regional weather, diverse geography, and
four distinct seasons. Interestingly, Vermont is more popular in
offering an exceptional Skiing experience.
Vermont, with its 4,500" class="related_products_container"
acres, 900 trails, and 150 lifts, has more than 20 alpine ski resorts
and about 50 cross-country touring centers. It accommodates all levels
of Skiing - from the simple snow training and complex method of
downhill sliding, to the calm cross country spree riding a snowshoe and
ski to the experts’ expeditions.
As New England’s winter sports capital, Vermont boasts of its superb Cross-Country Skiing or snowshoeing. Furthermore, it significantly revived the Cross-Country and Telemark Skiing.
Snowshoeing had grown popularity too with the state’s pioneering
efforts. Bill Koch, the first U.S. Olympic gold medal winner in Nordic
Skiing, is from Vermont. Great alpine skiers Andrea Meade, Suzy
Chaffee, Betsy Snite, Billy Kidd, and the Cochranes, are also from
Vermont.
Vermont’s top Skiing destinations include the southern state’s self-contained, condo-dependent resort community of Stratton.
It has well-known premiere alpine amenities, which include a carefully
groomed slope, several proficient lifts, and an authentic faux Bavarian
village. Basically, Stratton is suitable for those who do not look much
on the challenge of Skiing but more on appreciating the nature while
relaxing.
Okemo,
another eminent Vermont destination, proves its “the difference is
snow” tagline for having an extensive snowmaking capacity which, like
Stratton, was intensively and meticulously groomed. Okemo is also the
home of the highest vertical drop in southern Vermont. It recently
added a more thrilling terrain at Jackson Gore.
Smugglers’ Notch, which is situated on the other side of Mount
Mansfield from the stylish and up-to-date Stowe, is another Vermont’s
highlight. It was said that beginning mid-1970s, Smugglers’ Notch
resolved to muse on the overlooked and undeserved family market. Over
the past years, it had been referred to as the undisputed king of Mount
Mansfield, though it in fact covers three separate mountains. It is
basically an all-inclusive winter sports camp where family members do
their separate activities by day and join by night in the
activity-laden base village.
Another traditional favorite is Mount Snow, which has West
Dover as base community. Having spent approximately $6 million for
maintenance and improvement, as well as $3.5 million for
snowmaking-system enhancement, Mount Snow is now said to be a perfect
Vermont Skiing destination.
Self-proclaimed “Beast of the East,” Killington
offers the best variety of terrain, the biggest resort which envelops
seven mountains, the most widespread snowmaking system, and the highest
vertical drop. These features keep Killington lively day and night.
Vermont is truly a haven for Skiing advocates of all likings and
experiences - offering a wide array of choices and activities to enjoy
the winter holiday.
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