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MASSACHUSETTS

BUTTERNUT BASIN 380 State Rd., Rte. 23, Great Barrington | 413.528.2000, or 413.528.0610 for trail conditions. | There is no snowmaking on cross-country trails. | www.butternutbasin.com TRAILS 8 km, all marked and groomed HOURS Thurs. through Sun. from 9 am to 4 pm; open daily during holiday weeks RATES trail fee, $10. Rentals, $15, $9 for children under 12 INSTRUCTION (by appointment only), $15 for group lessons, $32 for private

NORTHFIELD MOUNTAIN CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AREA Rte. 63, Northfield | 800.859.2960 | www.nu.com/northfield TRAILS more than 25 miles of groomed and tracked carriage trails HOURS daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm RATES daily trail fees $12, $9 for seniors, and $5 for juniors (free for skiers under 7 and over 69). Rentals (skis and snowshoes), $14, $9 for juniors INSTRUCTION available in group or private setting. Call for details and reservations. Combo packages and season passes available

CONNECTICUT

WINDING TRAILS CROSS-COUNTRY SKI CENTER 50 Winding Trails Dr., Farmington | 860.678.9582 | skiing@windingtrails.com | www .windingtrails.com/ski/index.html TRAILS 20 km, all groomed HOURS daily from 9 am to dusk, conditions permitting RATES weekday trail fee, $7, $6 for children under 13 and seniors 60 and over; weekends, $10 and $8. Rentals, $12, $8 for children INSTRUCTION group lessons $15, $12 for children, private lessons $25 and $20 LODGING nearby inns and hotels

WOODBURY SKI AREA Rte. 47, Woodbury | 203.263.2203 | The mountain features downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, snowshoeing, and an in-line skate and bike park; it's the first mountain east of the Mississippi to allow snowbiking. | info@woodburyskiarea.com | www.woodburyskiarea.com TRAILS 7 km, all groomed HOURS daily from 9 am to 10 pm RATES trail fee $15. Rentals, $28 LODGING nearby in Woodbury

MAINE

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK Rte. 3, Bar Harbor | 207.288.3338 | The park is on Mount Desert Island, right off the coast. Skiers can hear and sometimes see the ocean. Free camping in the park, and plenty of lodging nearby. | Acadia_Information@nps.gov | www.nps.gov/acad/ index.htm TRAILS 45 miles of carriage paths, 35 of them groomed on a varying schedule, and 20 miles of unplowed park roads HOURS visitors' center, daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm RATES no trail fee. Rentals through Cadillac Mountain Sports; call 207.288.4532. CMS also rents ice skates and snowshoes LODGING besides camping in the park, Bar Harbor has the best selection for lodging. Call 800.288.5103 or visit www .barharborinfo.com for info

BLACK MOUNTAIN 39 Glover Rd., Rte. 2, Rumford | 207.364.8977 | BlackMtnofME@adelphia.net | www.skiblackmtnofme.org TRAILS 17 km of groomed trails, with snowmaking on 4 km HOURS Weds. through Sun. from 9 am to 4 pm, with extended vacation and holiday hours RATES daily trail fees, $8, $6 for juniors and seniors; half-day, $5 and $4. Rentals and instruction available, call for details LODGING available in Rumford, 10 minutes away

SKI MOUNT ABRAM Rte. 26, Greenwood (near Bethel) | 207.875.5002 | www.skimtabram.com TRAILS new 5 km cross-country loop HOURS Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., and holidays from 9 am to 4 pm RATES $10 trail fee; rentals available LODGING Bethel Inn & Country Club, Norseman Inn, and other Bethel hotels have package deals with the mountain, and there are a variety of other inns, B&Bs, and motels in the area

SUGARLOAF OUTDOOR CENTER Rte. 27, Carrabassett Valley | 207.237.2000 | In addition to skiing, there's an Olympic-size skating rink, a barbecue, and a sun deck. | info@sugarloaf.com | www.sugarloaf.com TRAILS 100 km, all groomed and double-tracked. Skill level ranges from a 13-km beginner trail to an expert trail with a 750-foot vertical drop HOURS Tues. through Sat. from 9 am to 8 pm, and Sun. and Mon. until 5 pm RATES trail fees, $17, $10 for juniors under 13 and seniors 60 and over; half-day, $12 and $8. Rentals, $18, $10 for juniors; half-day $13 and $8 INSTRUCTION $25 for group lessons, $20 for juniors, $45/hour for private. Skating fees, $5, $4 for juniors, rentals $5. Twilight ski-rental package includes trail fee, equipment rental, and headlamp, $20. Snowshoe rental with trail fee, $20. Packages and season passes available LODGING AND EVENTS see downhill listing

SUNDAY RIVER INN 23 Skiway Rd., Newry | 207.824.2410 | info@sundayriverinn.com | www.SundayRiverInn.com TRAILS 40 km, all groomed HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm, weekends from 8 am to 5 pm RATES trail fees, $16, $10 for juniors 12-16 and seniors, $8 for children (half-day, $12, $8, and $6); free for guests. Rentals, skis or snowshoes $16 and $10 INSTRUCTION $20 for group lessons, $40 for private LODGING available at the inn. Inn rooms with shared bath or private bath; all include two meals and free trail passes. Sleeping-bag dorm also available; two meals included, and half-price for children with adults EVENTS Jan. 7, 2006: "Winter Trails Day," A nationwide event to promote winter sports. Free snowshoeing and cross country skiing from 1:00 pm until closing Jan. 16, 2006: "Martin Luther King Day Celebration," educational events and discussions

NEW HAMPSHIRE

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch | 603.466.2725, 466.2721, or 603.466.2727 for reservations. | The Pinkham Notch Visitors' Center is 10 miles from Jackson, connected by the Avalanche Brook Trail. It's a 2.5-mile hike to Tuckerman Ravine, an undeveloped ski area in the White Mountain National Forest. (Note to downhillers: the ravine can be skied only in the spring due to the high risk of avalanches during the winter and is for expert skiers only. It is the most extreme skiing in the East and can be accessed only by a 2.5-mile hike that gains nearly 3000 feet. Bring your own skis.) | information@outdoors.org | www.outdoors.org TRAILS more than a dozen marked, ungroomed trails wind through Pinkham Notch. Best for intermediate and expert skiers HOURS visitors' center open daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm RATES no trail fees. Snowshoes available for rental LODGING at the Joe Dodge Lodge, $59 per night with two meals, $37 for children; $47 and $25 per night without meals; private rooms, $74 to $97; reduced rates for members. Lodging available at self-service huts at Carter Notch (accessible by hiking uphill 3.8 miles) and Zealand Falls (accessible by snowshoeing or skiing seven miles); bring food and a sleeping bag, $23 EVENTS outdoor skills workshops and activities are held throughout season

BALSAMS/WILDERNESS Rte. 26, Dixville Notch | 800.255.0600 | info@thebalsams.com | www.thebalsams.com TRAILS 95 km of trails, 85 double-tracked for skating and classic skiing; 35 percent novice, 48 percent intermediate, 17 percent expert. Telemark and backcountry skiing daily. 27 km of dedicated, marked trails for snowshoeing HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees, $15, juniors under 17, $10, seniors 70 and above, free. Two-for-one specials available midweek (please see Web site). Rentals, $22 INSTRUCTION $25 for group lessons, $45 for private. Snowshoe rental is free for hotel guests, $5 for day visitors LODGING at Grand Resort Hotel and nearby. All trails free for hotel guests

BEAR NOTCH SKI TOURING CENTER Rte. 302, Bartlett | 603.374.2277, 800.367.3364 for lodging information. | www.bearnotchski.com TRAILS more than 70 km of trails, with everything skate groomed and tracked; unlimited backcountry HOURS daily from 8 am to 5 pm RATES early season rates: (before Jan. 10), adults: midweek $10, juniors and seniors: $8. Weekend/holiday $12 and $8. Jan. 10 and later, adults: midweek $12, juniors and seniors: $10. Weekend/holiday $14 and $10. Rentals, ski or snowshoes, $14 INSTRUCTION $20 for group lessons, $35 for private EVENTS guided nature tours available day and night; call for more information

BRETTON WOODS Rte. 302, Bretton Woods | 603.278.3320, snow phone 603.278.3333, or 800.258.0330 for lodging. | skiinfo@brettonwoods.com | www.brettonwoods.com TRAILS 100 km ranging from novice to expert; 95 percent groomed HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES $17, $10 for children under 13 and seniors 65 and over. Rentals, $18 for people 13-64, all other ages $12; snowshoes, $15 and $12 INSTRUCTION $18 for group lessons, $30 for private LODGING rooms at the Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Arms, the Bretton Woods Motor Inn, and other area lodges EVENTS monthly Moonlight Cross Country Tours, multiple Demo Days, and more. Check Web site for upcoming events

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN LODGE 859 Kearsarge Rd., North Conway | 800.356.3596 and 603.356.2044 | A bed and breakfast member of the Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Association. | thelodge@northconway.com | www.cml1.com TRAILS 65 km, tracked and groomed for skiing RATES weekday trail fees, $9, $7 for children under 13 and seniors over 60. Children under 6 and seniors over 70 ski free. Weekends and holidays, $10 and $8. Rates subject to change. Rentals available at nearby Ragged Mountain INSTRUCTION group $10, semiprivate $15, private $30 LODGING either B&B accomodations or beds in the hostel-style bunk room are available. Guests can stay in the hostel for $20 per night including breakfast

EASTMAN CROSS COUNTRY CENTER Exit 13 off I-89, Grantham | 603.863.4500, or 800.258.3530 for lodging information. | Snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating also available. | gm@eastmannh.org | www.eastmannh.com TRAILS 36 km of trails, with 20 km tracked, 16 km skate-groomed, and 6 km backcountry HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees, $12, $8 for juniors and students; half-day, $7 and $5. Rentals, $18, $13; snowshoes, $15. Ice-skate rentals available INSTRUCTION semiprivate lessons $15, private $20 LODGING a variety of lodging within 20 minutes, from B&Bs to national hotel chains

FRANCONIA VILLAGE CROSS COUNTRY CENTER Rte. 116, Franconia | 603.823.5542 or 800.473.5299 | Horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, and tubing hill also available. | info@franconiainn.com | www.franconiainn.com TRAILS 65 km of tracked and groomed trails; 35 km for backcountry, 5 km for skating. Terrain ranges in difficulty HOURS daily from 8 am to 4 pm RATES $9 trail fee. Rentals, $15, $8 for children INSTRUCTION $20 for group lesson, $30 for private lesson LODGING inn on site (guests receive free trail pass)

GREAT GLEN TRAILS AT MOUNT WASHINGTON Rte. 16, Jackson/Pinkham Notch | 603.466.2333 | info@greatglentrails.com | www.mt-washington.com TRAILS 40 km of trails, groomed with both double tracks and a skating lane. Snowmaking coverage is 2 km HOURS daily from 9 am to 5 pm RATES daily trail fees, $15, $10 for juniors under 13 and seniors 62 and over; half-day, $11 and $7; tubing hill, free with trail pass, $5 without. Rentals, skis $20, $12 for juniors; half-day, $12 and $8; snowshoes $15, $10 for half-day INSTRUCTION $15 for group lesson, $40 for one-hour private lesson LODGING nearby

GUNSTOCK Rte. 11A, Area Rd., Gilford | 603.293.4341 or 800.486.7862 | info@gunstock.com | www.gunstock.com TRAILS 52 km; 25 km tracked, 37 km skate-groomed HOURS Mon. through Fri. from 9 am to 4 pm, Sat. and Sun. from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekdays $11, $8 teens and seniors, $7 for children; weekends and holidays, $13 for adults and $10 for teens/seniors INSTRUCTION $14 for group lessons, $25 for private. Rentals for skis is $15 for adults and $14 for teens/seniors LODGING can be found nearby

JACKSON SKI TOURING FOUNDATION Main St., Jackson | 603.383.9355 or 800.927.6697. | The nonprofit foundation is chartered to maintain the ski trails around Jackson. You must be a day or season member to use its trails. The base lodge offers a place for skiers to meet, obtain trail information, and get rentals and instruction. | info@jacksonxc.com | www.jacksonxc.com TRAILS 154 km (69 trails) maintained by the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation; 44 percent novice, 20 percent intermediate, 36 percent expert. Trails utilize the land of 73 private landowners, the town of Jackson, and the White Mountain National Forest. The system also connects with Pinkham Notch (expert only); see listing for Appalachian Mountain Club. There are also 2.5 km of designated snowshoe trails in the village HOURS daily from 8 am to 5 pm RATES daily trail fees, $15, $7.50 for children ages 10-15 and seniors over 70 (seniors pay $12 on weekends). Rentals, $16, $10 for children under 15, snowshoes $12 INSTRUCTION group lessons $16, $35/hour for private lessons LODGING 17 lodging properties, eight B&Bs, four full-service country inns, two resort hotels, two motor lodges, and one condo/townhouse EVENTS Jan. 9, 2006: "Thom's Amazing Waxing Demonstration," 9:30 am, free. Jan. 28, 2006: "Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour," 10 am to noon, $10

KING PINE Rte. 153, East Madison | 603.367.8896 or 800.373.3754 for lodging | info@purityspring.com | www.kingpine.com TRAILS 20 km of trails, groomed and tracked HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm; open at 8:30 am on weekends and holiday periods RATES trail fee, midweek, $6 adults, $4 for juniors under 13; weekends, $8 and $5. Trail fee is included with a valid alpine-lift ticket. Rentals, $10 INSTRUCTION $24 for a group lesson, $48 for a private lesson, available on Tues., Sat., and Sun. and every day during vacation weeks. Private lessons available by appointment LODGING ski area is part of Purity Spring Resort, which has 80 rooms in a variety of styles EVENTS see King Pine's downhill listing for the schedule of events

LOON MOUNTAIN Kancamagus Hwy., Lincoln | 603.745.8111, ext. 5568 | loon@loonmtn.com | www.loonmtn.com TRAILS 10 trails stretching over 35 km; all are groomed and tracked for skating and classic skiing HOURS weekdays from 8:30 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees, $14, seniors 55 and over and kids under 13, $9; half-day, $9 and $6. Rentals, $23, $15 for kids 7-12 and seniors, $8 for kids under 7; half-day, $15, $12, and free INSTRUCTION $29 for two-hour group lesson, $60 for hour-long private lesson LODGING available at the Mountain Club at Loon and other places in Lincoln and Woodstock

MOOSE MOUNTAIN LODGE Box 272, Etna | 603.643.3529 | Hanover is seven miles away from the resort. Its trails connect to the Appalachian Trail. Meeze@aol.com | www.themoosemountainlodge.com TRAILS 50 km of wilderness trails HOURS open through Mar. 9; guests can ski as early or as late as they want RATES trails and informal instruction are free, but are available only to lodge guests; trails crisscross various private lands LODGING available at lodge only; 12 guest rooms with meals served three times a day. Minimum two-night stay required

MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY SKI TOURING P.O. Box 646, Rte. 16, Intervale | 603.356.9920 | info@crosscountryskinh.com | www.crosscountryskinh.com TRAIL SYSTEM 65 km total, groomed as weather permits HOURS daily from 8 am to dusk RATES trail fees, weekend and holidays, $12, $8 for children under 15 and seniors 60-70; children under 6 and seniors over 70 ski free; weekdays, $8 and $5. Group rates available. Rentals, $12, $10 for seniors, $8 for children under 12 INSTRUCTION $15 for group lessons, $20 for semiprivate, $35 for private. Season passes available LODGING nearby, call 800.282.5220 EVENTS Please call or see Web site for updated events

NORDIC SKIER 47 North Main St., Rte. 28/109, Wolfeboro | 603.569.3151, or 800.60.LAKES for lodging information. | info@wolfeboroxc.org | www.wolfeboroxc.org TRAILS 30 km of groomed trails, 15 km of ungroomed backcountry HOURS daily from 9 am to 5:30 pm RATES trail fees, $10 for adults, free for kids 12 and under and for seniors over 75. Rentals, $15, $10 for kids INSTRUCTION $15 for group lessons, $25/hour for private LODGING nearby EVENTS call for more information about moonlight ski tours, winter triathlon, and cross-country races

NORSK CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREA Country Club Rd., New London | 603.526.4685 or 800.426.6775 | info@skinorsk.com | www.skinorsk.com TRAILS 43 trails plus backcountry; 43 percent beginner, 52 percent intermediate, 5 percent expert HOURS beginning Dec. 11, open daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm RATES weekday trail fees, $12, $10 for seniors 65 and over, and $8 for students with college ID and children 7-18; weekends, $15, $12, and $10. Children 6 and under always ski free. Ski and snowshoe rentals, weekdays $14, $8 for youths 13 and under; weekends $16 and $12 INSTRUCTION group lessons $16, $14 for children 13 and under; private lessons $40

THE NORDIC CENTER AT WATERVILLE VALLEY Rte. 49, Waterville Valley | 603.236.4666 for Ski Touring Center, 603.236.4144 for snow conditions, or 800.468.2553 for lodging reservations. | In addition to skiing, the Base Camp Adventure Area offers snowshoeing, winter hiking, skating, and sleigh rides. | info@waterville.com | www.waterville.com TRAILS more than 105 km through the valley and White Mountain National Forest; 70 km groomed and tracked. Trails range from novice to expert HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees, weekday, $15, children under 13 and seniors 65 and over, $11; half-day, $13 and $9; weekend, $17 and $13; half-day, $15 and $11. Rentals, classical $18, $15 for children and seniors (half-day, $16 and $13); skate skis, $22 and $18 (half-day, $20 and $16); snowshoes, $15 and $12 (half-day, $10 and $9) INSTRUCTION group lesson $22, private lesson $45/hour LODGING more than 2500 beds available in nearby inns and hotels

WINDBLOWN CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING 1180 Turnpike Rd., New Ipswich | 603.878.2869 | The resort is just over the Massachusetts border. | www.windblownxc.com TRAILS 40 km groomed trails, including 5 km backcountry trails, plus a 50-foot-wide open slope on Barrett Mountain for telemark skiers HOURS daily from 9 am to 5 pm RATES trail fees, weekdays, $12, $10 for seniors 65 and over, $8 for students 8-17; weekends $15, $13, and $10. Rentals, $15 for adults and seniors, $12 for students and children. Trail-ticket and ski-rental packages available, call or check Web site for more information; snowshoes, $10, $8 for children under 8. Every afternoon from 2 to 5 pm, $3 off trail fees and rentals INSTRUCTION on weekends only, $15 for group lesson, $30 for private lesson LODGING center offers a warming hut ($14 per person, $10 for juniors, with a $50 minimum and $100 max.); make reservations and bring your own sleeping bag, food, and long johns. It also offers three shelters for picnics, a restaurant, and a waxing shed; B&Bs nearby

WOODBOUND INN 62 Woodbound Rd., Rindge | 603.532.8341 or 800.688.7770 | The 200-acre resort on Lake Contoocook offers skating, tobogganing, and skiing. | info@woodbound.com | www.woodbound.com TRAILS 18 km, all groomed HOURS daily from dawn to dusk RATES trail fees, $6, $4 for juniors. Rentals, $12 LODGING available at the inn

VERMONT

BLUEBERRY HILL SKI TOURING CENTER 1307 Goshen-Ripton Rd., Goshen | 802.247.6735 or 800.448.0707 | The hill is at the foot of Romance Mountain, in the Green Mountain National Forest. | info@blueberryhillinn.com | www.blueberryhillinn.com TRAILS 75 km of groomed trails (classical and skating) within the 22,000 acres of the Mossalamoo Region of the Green Mountain National Forest HOURS daily from 9 am to 5 pm RATES trail fee, $14, $7 for teens 13-17; half-day, $7, $5. Children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over ski free all the time. Trail passes include free soup, served noon to 2 pm. Rentals, skis or snowshoes, $15, $9 for children INSTRUCTION $15 for group lessons, $30 for private lessons. Season passes available LODGING almost two-century-old inn has 12 rooms; wood-fired sauna available. Rates are based on the Modified American Plan

BOLTON NORDIC CENTER Rte. 2 (Exit 10 off I-89), Bolton | 877.926.5866 or 802.434.3444. | This full-service resort offers child care, dining, a sports center, and evening activities. It changed ownership very recently; prices subject to change. Call or check Web site. | info@boltonvalley.com | www.boltonvalley.com TRAILS 100 km; 35 km groomed, 65 km natural HOURS daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm RATES trail fees, $12, $8 for juniors under 19 and seniors 60 and over; half-day $10 and $6. Rentals, $15, $25 for telemark, and $15 (each) for snowshoes INSTRUCTION group lessons $30, private lessons $40 LODGING available at Bolton Resort

BURKE MOUNTAIN Rte. 114 (Exit 23 off I-91), East Burke | 802.626.8338 or 800.922.2875 | info@skiburke.com | www.skiburke.com/index.html TRAILS 80 km of trails, 65 km groomed, evenly divided among novice, intermediate, and expert HOURS daily from 8 am to 4 pm RATES trail fee, $14. Rentals, $14 LODGING room for 800 on or near mountain; also nearby

CATAMOUNT FAMILY CENTER Rte. 2, Williston | 802.879.6001 | info@catamountoutdoor.com | www.catamountoutdoor.com TRAILS 35 km of trails, 20 km groomed, 20 km skating terrain HOURS Fri. through Mon. from 9 am to 5 pm, and Tues., Weds., and Thurs. until 8:30 pm RATES trail fees $15 (half-day $12), $7 for teens, $6 for seniors, $5 for children; Tues., Weds., and Thurs. night skiing, $7, $6 for teens. Same fees apply to snowshoeing. Ice skating, $5, $3 for children. Rentals, $15, $10 for children 12 and under; half-day, $13; night; $8 INSTRUCTION call for rates

CHURCHILL HOUSE INN Rte. 73 East, Brandon | 802.247.3078 or 877.248.7444 | Leicester Hollow Trail connects this century-old farmhouse with Blueberry Hill and the Mountain Top Inn. | innkeeper@churchillhouseinn.com | www.churchillhouseinn.com TRAILS the 16-km Leicester Hollow Trail is nearby, and connects to 50 km of trails at Blueberry Hill HOURS daily from dawn to dusk RATES no trail fee, no rentals available LODGING nine rooms at the inn; other lodging nearby

CRAFTSBURY OUTDOOR CENTER Off Rte. 14, Craftsbury Common | 800.729.7751 or 802.586.7767 | stay@craftsbury.com | www.craftsbury.com TRAILS 135 km total, 85 km groomed, 85 km skating terrain, all connect to the Catamount Trail. Difficulty ranges from beginner to expert HOURS daily from 9 am to 5 pm RATES trail fees, weekdays and weekends, $14, $9 for seniors 60 and over, $7 for children 6-12; rentals, $12, $7 for children (high-performance skis, $15 and $10); snowshoes, $8. INSTRUCTION one-person private lesson $30/hour, two people $45/hour, groups of three to eight $60/hour LODGING the Ski Center can accommodate 90 skiers for room and board

EDSON HILL MANOR 1500 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe | 802.253.7371 or 800.621.0284 | The manor is a 225-acre estate with riding stables. | www.stowevt.com TRAILS 40 km of trails that connect to those of Topnotch and Mount Mansfield; 25 km groomed HOURS daily from 9 am to dusk RATES trail fee, $10, children under 12 free with a paying adult. Rentals, skis or snowshoes $15, half-day $8 INSTRUCTION group lesson $10/hour, private lesson $20/hour. Three and five day room-and-ski packages available LODGING available at the inn

GREEN TRAILS Green Trails Inn, by the Floating Bridge, Brookfield | 802.276.3412 or 800.243.3412 | Ice skating, snowshoeing, and horse-drawn-sleigh rides available. Call ahead, as there is not always someone in the ski shop. | greentrails@innevi.com | www .virtualcities.com/ons/vt/m/vtm5602.htm TRAILS 33 km of trails at an elevation of 1500 ft HOURS weekends from 9 am to 4 pm. Call 802.276.3412 ahead to confirm that they are open; midweek only available for guests at inn RATES trail fee for skiing and snowshoeing, $8. Rentals, skis $10, snowshoes $15. Guests of the inn are not charged for ski rentals. Winter ski-and-snowshoe packages available. LODGING 13-room inn, includes full breakfast and optional dinner

HAZEN'S NOTCH ASSOCIATION Rte. 58, Montgomery Center | 802.326.4799 | Trails connect to the Catamount Trail. The resort is eight miles from the Canadian border | info@hazensnotch.org | www.hazensnotch.org TRAILS 40 miles of groomed and marked trails; 30 trails total of varying levels of difficulty HOURS daily from 9 am to 5 pm RATES trail fee, $10 for adults, $5 for children; half-day, $6 and $3. Rentals, skis, $12 and $8 (half-day, $8 and $5); snowshoes, $10 and $8 INSTRUCTION group lessons $12, private $30 LODGING B&B has room for six; additional lodging nearby

THE HERMITAGE Coldbrook Rd., Wilmington | 802.464.3511 | The inn is a converted 18th-century estate and is located between the downhill ski areas of Haystack and Mount Snow | hermitag@sover.net | www.hermitageinn.com TRAILS 50 km of trails, 30 km tracked, 20 km skating terrain HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees and rentals are each $14 for one day; intro package is $35 for lessons, rental, and trail fee. Ski package and snowshoe rentals, $14 each LODGING inn has 15 rooms; there are 14 bed-and-breakfast rooms a mile down the road at the Brook Bound Lodge

HILDENE P.O. Box 377, 1005 Hildene Rd., Manchester | 802.362.1788 call ahead for conditions | Was the home of Robert Todd Lincoln (son of Abraham Lincoln) and family for 75 years | info@hildene.org | www.hildene.org/ TRAILS more than 15 km groomed, 12 km tracked, 3 km skating terrain HOURS daily from 9 am to dusk. Opens mid-Dec. and closes in mid-Mar., weather permitting RATES weekends, $10, $6 for juniors; midweek $8, $6. Rentals, $14 weekend, $11 weekday; snowshoes, $10 weekend, $8 weekday. Lessons by appointment

MOUNTAIN MEADOWS CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREA Thundering Brook Rd. (off Rte. 4), Killington | 802.775.7077, 800.221.0598; 802.775.1010 for lodging | mtmxc@sover.net | www.xcskiing.net TRAILS 57 km groomed and mapped, 3 km of snowmaking trails HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm, weekends from 8 am to 5 pm RATES trail fees, $18, $15 for seniors, $8 for children under 12, half-day, $15, $12, and $6. Rentals, $18 and $9, half-day, $15 and $7. High-performance equipment, $28 INSTRUCTION $23 for group lessons, $48 for private LODGING available nearby EVENTS early-season masters' and women's ski camps. Call for information

MOUNTAIN TOP INN Mountain Top Rd., Chittenden | 802.483.2311 or 800.445.2100 | In addition to skiing, the inn offers sleigh rides, sledding, ice skating, and horseback riding | info@mountaintopinn.com www.mountaintopinn.com TRAILS 80 km over 1000 acres HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm RATES trail fees, $19, $16 for seniors, and $14 for students; half-day, $16, $12, and $11. Rentals, $20, $16 for students and seniors; half-day $16 and $14; snowshoes $20, half-day $16 INSTRUCTION $20 for group lesson, $30 for semiprivate, $55 for private LODGING 35 rooms in the inn, and 15 cottage and chalet units within walking distance. Food is available

OKEMO VALLEY NORDIC CENTER 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow | 802.228.1396 | info@okemo.com | www.nordic.okemo.com TRAILS 26 km HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 4 pm RATES trail fee $20, $16 for teens and seniors 65-69, $14 for children under 13 and seniors 70 and over; half-day $15, $13, and $12 INSTRUCTION $25 for group lesson, $50 for private. Call for rental rates LODGING nearby

OLE'S CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER Located near Warren Sugarbush Airport in Warren | 802.496.3430 or 866.860.6542 | Connected to Round Barn Cross Country Center. Full retail shop, snowshoe races, tours, night skiing, carnivals, moonlight tours, and sleds available for rent during winter season | ski@olesxc.com | www.olesxc.com TRAILS 12 total, 45 km of tracked and groomed trails of varying difficulty HOURS daily from 9 am to 5 pm RATES trail fees, $15 adults, $12 juniors; half-day, $12 and $10. Rentals, $16 and $12; performance equipment, $20 and $17; snowshoes, $16 INSTRUCTION Group lessons, $20 for two hours, $35 for private lesson LODGING many inns and B&Bs nearby. Only four miles from Sugarbush Mountain

PROSPECT SKI MOUNTAIN Rte. 9, Woodford | 802.442.2575 | www.prospectmountain.com TRAILS more than 30 km of groomed trails of varying difficulty; backcountry skiing also available HOURS daily from 9 am to 5 pm RATES trail fees, $17 for adults, $15 for children and seniors. Rentals, $17 and $12, snowshoes, $12 LODGING many motels and B&Bs nearby EVENTS monthly moonlight dinner and ski tour Jan. through Mar.

SMUGGLERS' NOTCH 4323 Vermont Rte. 108 South, Smugglers' Notch | 802.644.8851, 800.451.8752, or 802.644.1111 for snow conditions | Telemarking and snowshoe tours and rentals available smuggs@smuggs.com | www.smuggs.com TRAILS 30 km total, all groomed and tracked, and 20 km of dedicated snowshoe trails HOURS daily from 8 am to 4 pm RATES free with downhill-lift ticket; trail fees, $14, $8 for youth. Rentals, nordic, $19; telemark, $35; snowshoes, $19 INSTRUCTION group $36, private $50 LODGING available slope-side and in resort village. Plenty of lodging/ski packages available

STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT CROSS-COUNTRY TOURING CENTER Rte. 108, Stowe | 802.253.3000 , or 800.247.8693 for lodging | Mount Mansfield's trails connect with those of Edson Hill, Topnotch, and the Trapp Family Lodge, making it part of the East's largest groomed cross-country network. Alpine tickets honored at the cross-country ski area | info@stowe.com | www.stowe.com TRAILS 35 km of groomed trails, 40 km of backcountry trails HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees, $15, $8 for children under 13; $12 and $6 after 1 pm. Rentals, skis $22, $13 for children INSTRUCTION $26 group lessons, $60/hour for private lessons LODGING available at resort and nearby inns

STRATTON CROSS-COUNTRY CENTER Rte. 30, Bondville | 802.297.2200 | info@stratton.com | www.stratton.com TRAILS 70 km total, 30 km groomed, 20 km woodlands in the Sunbowl wilderness area; difficulty ranges from beginner to expert HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm; weekends from 8 am to 4 pm; moonlight skiing available on weekends RATES trail fees, $15, $12 for teens 13-17, $10 for children 12 and under. Rentals (skis or snowshoes), $18, $15, and $11 INSTRUCTION group lessons $20, semi-private $30, private $35 LODGING on the mountain and nearby

THREE STALLION INN TOURING CENTER Green Mountain Stock Farm, Stock Farm Rd., Randolph | 802.728.5575 or 800.424.5575 | The inn abuts the Montague Golf Club on Vermont's White River and offers guests tennis and a fitness center | info@threestallioninn.com | www.3stallioninn.com/ TRAILS 50 km, from novice to expert, 35 km tracked, 17 km skating terrain HOURS weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm, weekends from 9 am to 4:30 pm RATES trail fees, $7, $4 for children under 12. Rentals (including trail fee), $21 and $10; snowshoes, $17 LODGING rooms with private bath. Other lodging nearby TOPNOTCH Mountain Rd., Stowe | 802.253.8585 or 800.451.8686 | Topnotch is a resort/spa with a trail system that links with Mount Mansfield's and Trapp Family Lodge's trails. Non-skiers can chill out at the spa, take a sleigh ride, or play indoor tennis. | topnotch@topnotch-resort.com | www.topnotch-resort.com TRAILS 30 km, all groomed HOURS daily from 8 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees, $12, $8 for children 12 and under, free for guests, $8 for half-day. Rentals, $18 and $14 INSTRUCTION $25 for group lessons, $40 for private LODGING 92 rooms in the hotel, and townhouses on the property

TRAPP FAMILY LODGE 42 Trapp Hill Rd., Stowe | 802.253.8511 or 800.826.7000 | The Austrian-style lodge, once owned by the family that inspired The Sound of Music, has a fitness center with an indoor pool, sauna, and workout room | info@trappfamily.com | www.trappfamily.com TRAILS 145 km; 45 km groomed HOURS daily from 8 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees, $16, $14 for juniors 12-18 and seniors 65 and over, $5 for children 6-11, free for children 5 and under and for anyone staying at the lodge. Rentals, $20, $15 for children INSTRUCTION $15 for group lessons, $50 for one-hour private lessons LODGING rooms available at lodge and nearby. Call for rates

THE WHITE HOUSE Rte. 9, Wilmington | 802.464.2135 or 800.541.2135 | The inn is a Victorian mansion and a top snowshoe resort center | whitehse@sover.net | www.whitehouseinn.com TRAILS 23 km, all groomed HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES trail fees, $15, $9 for children under 12 (half-day, $10 and $6). Rentals, skis, $10, $5 for children (half-day, $8 and $5); snowshoes, $15 and $9 (half-day, $10 and $6) INSTRUCTION when available, $12 for group lessons, $24 for private LODGING 18 bed-and-breakfast rooms in the White House, and seven rooms in a bed-and-breakfast farmhouse, all with private baths

WOODSTOCK SKI TOURING CENTER 14 The Green, Woodstock | 802.457.1100, and 800.448.7900 for lodging reservations | Part of the Suicide Six downhill area, which includes a sports center with pool, indoor tennis courts, squash courts, and Swedish massage. Suicide Six and the Woodstock Ski Touring Center are both part of the Woodstock Inn and Resort | email@woodstockinn.com | www.woodstockinn.com TRAILS 60 km total, groomed for both traditional and skate HOURS full-service shop, open daily from 9 am to 5 pm RATES trail fees, $14; half-day, $10. Rentals, $17, adults and $12, children; half-day, $12 and $9; snowshoes, $14 and $10; half-day, $10 and $7 INSTRUCTION $20 for group lessons, $35 for one person for private lesson, $56 for a two-person private lesson, $20 for snowshoe LODGING at Woodstock Inn and Resort; ski and rentals included with rooms Sun. through Thurs. (non-holiday). Plenty of lodging nearby