Free events at nearly a dozen Vermont nordic centers on Sat., January 9

It's time for all you cross-country skiing and snowshoeing never-evers to hit the trail!

Nearly a dozen Vermont nordic ski centers are offering free introductions to these winter sports on Saturday, January 9. Now there is no excuse not to try them!

I've grown to love nordic skiing and snowshoeing over the years. It's a quieter scene than downhill skiing, and it can be a wonderful workout. There's nothing like quietly gliding or walking through a winter wonderland.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 No Comments Filed in: Bolton Valley, Craftsbury, Cross-country skiing, Highland Lodge, Mountain Top, Smugglers' Notch, Ticket discounts

A snowy nordic ski at Mountain Top

Snow was the word of the day. We were headed this morning for Mountain Top Nordic Center in Chittenden, Vt., near Killington and Rutland. I had heard good things about it, so this was the time to check it out as we were heading north from Okemo.

It was snowing during our drive, and it had snowed the night before, and as we prepared to hit the trails it really started coming down! I felt kind of silly, but I went back to the car for my goggles. (Hey, vision is a good thing when you are skidding...[Read more]

Sunday, February 10, 2008 No Comments Filed in: Catamount Trail, Cross-country skiing, Mountain Top