| Vermont is known for its IBM computers, Ben and | | | | ensures a white winter wonderland no matter how |
| Jerry's ice cream, maple syrup, and scenic alpine ski | | | | much snow's been flying. |
| trails. With an average of 225 inches of snow every | | | | Another great mountain known for its multi-level |
| year, 20 ski resorts, 179 ski lifts, and 6,052 acres of | | | | skiing, is Smuggler's Notch, or Smuggs, as it is |
| mountain slopes, Vermont has become a top ski | | | | nicknamed by its frequenters. The mountain gets its |
| destination for many thrill seekers. The alpines of | | | | name from the folks who transported illegal alcohol |
| Vermont accommodate just about every level of | | | | across the Canadian border during the prohibition. |
| skier, offering moguls, snowboarding, and 885 miles | | | | Located in the Green Mountains of Vermont, Smuggs |
| of cross-country, Nordic trails. | | | | has been given the second highest snowfall in the |
| It has been said that no matter where you vacation | | | | area, and has been rated time and again as the |
| in Vermont, you are within one hour of some of the | | | | number one family ski resort. There is probably no |
| best skiing of your life. With 20 mountain ski resorts | | | | other resort in the area with such a huge variety of |
| to choose from, it can be a tough decision deciding | | | | activities for the entire family. |
| which is the best. In truth, there is probably not one | | | | Not too far away from Smuggs is Stowe Mountain |
| mountainside better than another, but rather certain | | | | Resort, which has 118 dedicated to intermediate and |
| trails that will be more appropriate for your skill level. | | | | expert skiers. Stowe is also known for its plentiful |
| Okemo mountain evenly distributes 119 trails | | | | mile long trails, newly upgraded lift systems, and |
| between beginner, intermediate, and expert skiers. | | | | 4,395 foot high Mt. Mansfield, which is the tallest |
| For advanced skiers, Okemo has the highest vertical | | | | mountain peak in Vermont. |
| drop of Southern Vermont, stretching in excess of | | | | When in doubt, Killington offers the most variety and |
| 2,200 feet. It is also ranked number six in the nation | | | | convenience of any ski mountain in Vermont. It is |
| as the most well groomed ski area according to SKI | | | | known for its 181 trails (the most in all of Eastern |
| Magazine. | | | | North America), snowboarder terrain park, high |
| Endurance skiers will enjoy Okemo's long trails, | | | | capacity lift (less wait between runs), and extra-long |
| particularly its 4.5 mile trail. This trail is actually a paved | | | | ski season, which used to be the longest in the |
| road in the summer, which is turned into a ski run for | | | | Eastern portion of the United States. Hit the slopes |
| the winter months. Okemo also has a 155 million | | | | and enjoy a Vermont vacation today. |
| gallon pond dedicated for snow making, which | | | | |