Whether or not you want to fork out the cash, there are some great XC skiing options in south west Vermont.
The paying option:
If you don’t mind paying for beautifully groomed trails, try out Wild Wings XC skiing. The trails run around Peru, VT and usually have snow on account of that area’s elevation. We […]
Over the past week south west Vermont has had some snow, but not quite enough for XC skiing or snow shoeing. While this amount of snow works for resorts such as Bromley and Stratton with snow-making machines, there are still some free ways to enjoy the area amidst a think layer of snow.
For starters, […]
Over President’s Day weekend we had several nice excursions that more than made up for our lousy time at Lake Shaftsbury last Thursday.
For starters we trekked up the Prospect Rock trail in Manchester. Located at Rootville Road, where route 11/30 takes a curve–near Bistroy Henry and the Manchester Bar & Grill. The trail is […]
Two feet of snow fell on Wednesday and Thursday in our part of Vermont. We needed it badly. All of the old snow was caked down and hard - terrible prospect for cross country skiing.
We had the morning free yesterday to go for a ski, so we began planning a little trip. Julie wanted […]
There are plenty of places to ski in south west Vermont if you’re willing to pay - Bromley, Wild Wings, Viking, Prospect, and Hildene are just a few that come to mind. But what if you’re interested in free XC? There aren’t a ton of options, but there are enough.
Perhaps the best skiing and […]
One of the most popular places to cross country ski in Vermont is the Catamount Trail. It ranges from North to South throughout Vermont. A great place to access this trail is north of Weston.
Take route 100 North. When you see a sign for the National Park Camp Ground, prepare to turn left onto […]
