Turn Our Way

In Vermont, shredding, turning and tearing up the slopes is a way of life. Some of us compete to log the highest number of days on the mountain per season; others prefer to enjoy the season at their own pace, discovering new trails and more adventurous skinning and better backcountry skiing and riding than any other state (if we do say so ourselves.) This downhill thing is in our blood: The Green Mountains are home to America's first alpine ski tow, built on a Woodstock farm in 1934. It also had the first chairlift in the nation on Mt. Mansfield in 1940, plus the first Nordic ski center at Trapp Family Lodge, and the first ski academy at Burke Mountain. Not to mention Burlington is headquarters to the groundbreaking Burton snowboards. Today, Vermont is a true winter destination. This is a serious skiing state, boasting 20 alpine ski resorts, 30 cross-country touring centers and 7,300 acres of alpine terrain. There are 1,269 trails, 176 lifts, and 1,900 km of Nordic trails. Vermont skiing and riding accommodates every level, from the advanced downhiller to the training toddler. We'll see you out there.