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Vermont is well known for its famous and delicious Maple Syrup,
but it is also famous for its reputation for skiing. It
may not have the number of days of sunshine that they get out in
the western states or amount of snowfall, but you could do much worse
than a ski trip to Vermont.
Other ski resorts and areas in Vermont include: Ascutney
Mountain, Bolton Valley, Bromley Mountain, Burke Mountain, Cochran
Area, Jay peak, Mad River Glen, Magic Mountain, Middlebury College,
Mt. Snow, Okemo Resort, Pico Mountain, Smuggler’s Notch, Stowe
Mountain, Stratton Resort, Sugarbush and Suicide Six.
Web Site: www.skivermont.com
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SKI VERMONT
Killington Resort
Killington is the largest resort for skiers and boarders in the
eastern part of the U.S. It comprises terrain across
seven mountains. With approx. 200 runs and trails and 33 lifts
there is plenty of fun to be had for skiers and boarders. With
53 trails for beginners, 67 for intermediates and 80 for advanced
skiers.
There are five terrain parks: at Bear Mountain, Timberline, Easy
Street, Reason and Superstar and a 430 foot super pipe. Cross
country is available in the area as well as snowshoeing, dog sledding,
snowmobiling.
Web Site: www.skikillington.com
Killington Mountain Information
Summit elevation: 4,241
feet
Base elevation: 1,165
feet
Vertical drop: 3,050
feet
Skiable acres: 1,209
acres
Trails: 200
over 87 miles
Skier levels: Beginner
26%, Intermediate 34%, Advanced 40%
Lifts: 33
(2 gondolas, 12 quads, 6 triples, 4 doubles, 9 surface)
Avg. snowfall 250
inches
Sugarbush
Sugarbush comprises six ski mountain areas, spread over approx.
4,000 acres, with 508 acres of skiable terrain, wooded areas and
a Terrain Park with a super pipe. www.sugarbush.com
Sugarbush Mountain Information
Skiable acres: 508
acres
Trails: 53
miles
Avg annual snowfall 262 inches
Bas elevation: 1,483
feet
Vertical drop: 2,600
feet
Lifts: 16
(7 quads (5 high speed) 2 triple, 4 double, 3 surface)
Skier levels: 20%
beginner, 45% intermediate, 35% advanced |
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