Vermont Cross Country Skiing
 

Centers, Guides and Tours for Cross Country Skiing, Skijoring and Snowshoeing in Vermont

Vermont Cross Country Skiing

Vermont Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing
Vermont Outdoor Guide Association


Cross country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities abound in Vermont. Forty cross country ski centers offer hundreds of miles of groomed trails or for the more adventurous, backcountry trails offer challenging and solitary excursions. We hope that you find this directory assists you in locating your perfect winter recreation opportunity.

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X-Country Ski Centers in VT.   Vacation Packages


Bolton Nordic Center Bolton, VT.

Eden Mountain Lodge Eden, VT.

Jay Peak Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing- Jay, VT.

Sleepy Hollow Inn Ski Center - Huntington, VT.

Sterling Ridge Cross Country Center - Jeffersonville, VT.

The Millstone Hill Touring Center  Barre, VT.

Trapp Family Lodge X-C Ski Center - Stowe, VT.

General Information

Catamount Trail Association

Cross Country Ski World

North American Telemark Organization

Safety and Ethics

Trails &  Public Land

United States Ski Team

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports


"Quality Outdoor Gear for
Kids and Families."


North American Snowshoe Classic
March 1, 2008, Hyde Park, VT -
At: Hyde Park Recreation Fields, Hyde Park, VT
The North American Snowshoe Classic is the largest open international snowshoe event in the world, attracting the premier snowshoe athletes from Canada and the United States to determine the North American champion.  Athletes may choose to compete in any or all of the five official NASC events. For
registration forms and information, contact: Debbie Burritt, 322 Fitch Hill Rd, Hyde Park, VT 05655 Questions before race? Email Debbieand2@aol.com or call: 802-
888-4887

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Snowshoeing in Vermont
 


Vermont Inn-to-Inn Snowshoe or Cross Country Skiing Vacation
Robert Frost Region Snowshoe
Snowshoe Adventure Weekend
Stowe Vermont Snowshoe Vacation Package
Vermont's Catamount Trail Winter Excursion
Learn to Alpine Ski or Snowboard, X-Country Ski & Snow-Shoe Vacation
Dog Sledding & Skiing Vacation
More Vacation Packages  


THE CRESCENT MOON® SNOWSHOE COMPANY
"Elevate Your Experience"



Explore 85 miles of groomed trails and 210 miles of  back country & snowshoe trails.

Includes Trails Maintained by:
Trapp Family Lodge, Bolton Valley Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Edson Hill, Stowe Mountain Resort, & the Nordic Barn @ Topnotch

 

Guide Services, Outfitters and Tours

 

Bredeson Outdoor Adventures                                                                                     Statewide and Beyond
Biking, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Team Building, Inn to Inn
Deborah Lewis
595 Forrest Road; Bridport, VT 05734 and 14 Cliffview Drive; Norwalk, CT 06850
Toll Free: 866-533-4361
Email: dlewis@bredeson.com
Web: www.bredeson.com/outdoor_adventures/hikes/vermont.html
We provide guided hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing adventures in Vermont.  We share our passion for the Green Mountain State during multi-day, guided inn-based hiking, bicycyling, snowshoeing and cross country trips. Some of our trips are van supported, providing you with the opportunity to get to the next inn under your own steam, knowing that your suitcase will be waiting for you in your room at the end of the day.  On other trips we use vans to transport guests from point to point, followed by day hikes while based in one or more of Vermont's many charming inns.  Either way, you'll have great great food, awesome scenery and exercise, and you will be able to experience the beauty of Vermont at a pace that enables you to savor it.   Each step of the way is filled with history, which we’ll share with you, along with verses from our dog-eared copy of Robert Frost’s poetry.  We also provide guided day trips, and cross country skiing lessons. In her spare time, Deborah Lewis also teaches cross country skiing to school kids at Rikert Ski Touring Center.

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 Clearwater Sports                                                                                                    Central Vermont  
Snowshoeing, Extreme Sledding  
Barry Bender
Route 100, Waitsfield, VT 05673       
Phone 802-496-2708 Fax 802-496-2317 
Email:clearwatersport@madriver.com
Web:www.clearwatersports.com
We do a variety of snowshoe trips throughout winter. We offer guided trips that can range in length from one hour to full day
adventures. We also offer weekend brunch trips featuring different inns in the area. One popular option is our full moon trecks which includes agourmet meal. There is a variety of bed and breakfast, inns and small efficiency units throughout the valley. The Waitsfield area is very scenicand is a great example of the beauty of Vermont. Please feel free to call
us for more information.

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 Country Inns Along the Trail                                                                                                         Statewide
Self-guided and Guided Inn-to-Inn Hiking
P.O. Box 59, Montgomery, VT. 05470
Phone: 802-326-2072 Toll Free: 800-838-3301
Email: office@inntoinn.com
Web: www.inntoinn.com
Spend your days hiking the best trails Vermont's Green Mountains have to offer, then relax at a fine country inn each evening after a gourmet dinner. Our self-guided trips provide just the right blend of challenge, adventure, and relaxation, tailored to your wishes. Self-guided trips are custom-planned for individuals, couples, families, or small groups. We also offer a small number of naturalist-led group hikes.

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Extreme Adventures of Vermont                                                                                       Southern Vermont
Mountain Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Rafting, Orienteering,  Ice Climbing,  Rock Climbing, X Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Caving, Mountaineering
Willy Williams
3342 Weston-Andover Road Andover VT. 05143
Phone: 802-875-5626
Email: extremeadventuresvt@yahoo.com
Web: www.extremeadventuresvt.com
We can customize any trip that you would like to try, with any of the activities we offer, and with any type of camping or lodging you would like. Don't hesitate to ask. Most of our trips take place in Vermont. We are BASED in ANDOVER
VT.  However a lot of trips take place out of Vermont in places like; MA’s Deerfield river valley and Berkshire hills.  We are open to many options on where our trips take place.  If you have a request please ask us we will try to accommodate you.

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Hardscrabble Mountain Sled Dog Tours                                                                                 Northeast Kingdom
Dog Sledding, Backcountry Snowshoe Excursions
Keith Ballek & Leila LaRosa
P. O. Box 322 Sheffield VT. 05866
Email: dogsleddinginvt@vtlink.net
Web: http://www.kerzam.com/HardscrabbleMtn/
Phone: 802-626-9895
Nestled deep in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Hardscrabble Mountain Tours offers sled dog adventures and guided snowshoe hikes with a backcountry flavor.  All programs begin in a remote off-the-grid solar & wind powered cabin, with tours winding through the snow-blanketed forests.  Our dogs – Siberian Huskies & Alaskan Malamutes – are the true traditional sled dogs of the north.  Experience their mystique & raw power on your next adventure!

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Head North, LLC                                                                                                                                   Southern Vermont
Accommodations Survival, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Yoga,
Todd W. Parkins
P.O. Box 6 Plymouth VT 05056
Phone: 802- 672-2044  Cell:732-996-3555
Email: toddtracks@aol.com
Web: www.headnorthllc.com

Enjoy the purity of undisturbed forest and beautiful views.  Hikes for all skill levels and ages.  Flexible schedules.  Guided and unlimited unguided hikes. We pride ourselves on providing a world-class venue during all seasons and for an extensive array of activities that include the following: * Family Get-Aways & Reunions * Children and Family summer camp o Child friendly services * Events & Gatherings for your group * Parties and Barbeques * Ski Trips * Yoga retreats * Fall foliage trips * Horseback Riding o Horse boarding accommodations * Custom Guided & Unguided Trips & Wilderness Skills.

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Hikeu Adventure Guides, LLC                                                                                                   Statewide
Backpacking, Camping, Day Hikes, Snowshoeing, Teambuilding
Brenda Kerr
80 Fletcher Road, Fairfax, VT. 05454
Phone: 802-310-4427
Email: happy@hikeu.com
Web: www.hikeu.com
Hikeu Adventure Guides offers fantastic day hiking trips and backpacking adventures in Vermont. Backpacking adventures range from an overnight to a complete end-to-end of
Vermont's Long Trail. If you want to experience a healthy vacation with a minimal carbon impact, Hikeu has a backpacking trip just right for you. Hikeu also has an extensive itinerary of day hikes to satisfy young families to spry seniors, and everyone in between. No matter what your hiking ability is, Hikeu has a trip that's just right for you.  Want to learn more about our native trees, wildflowers, and birds? Not sure how you are going to shuttle vehicles around so you won't have to backtrack? Your guides each have over 5000 miles of long-distance hiking under their belts, so you will learn the "how-tos" of hiking and backpacking from experts. The guides at Hikeu will have all the necessary maps, guidebooks and trail descriptions for the area you have chosen to hike. No worries about getting lost or twisted and your guides are all Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified.

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Kroka Expeditions                                                                                                    Southern Vermont
Winter Camping, Skiing - X Country,  Snowshoeing
Misha & Lynne Boudreau
160 Fairview Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone & Fax 802-254-9712
Email
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info@kroka.org
Web: www.kroka.com
Adventure for schools and organizations, winter & summer adventure programs, and private guiding for climbing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, caving, snowshoeing, back-country skiing and much more. Welcome to Vermont's unique blend of Wilderness adventure and reflective immersion into the natural world. Whether you are looking for technical instruction, an extended wilderness expedition, or a guided leisure trip with friends and family, Kroka Expeditions will provide you with professional and friendly service. We are fortunate to guide in the beautiful Vermont countryside full of talking rivers, textured cliffs, mountain peaks and the quiet serenity of national forest a short distance away. Our trips also travel to
New Hampshire, Maine, New York, Massachusetts and the Canadian North.

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Laughin' Otter Tour Services                                                                                           Central, Vermont
Guided Tours, Custom Itineraries, Program Planning, Step-on Guide Service, Training in Interpretive Techniques
Julia Purdy
P.O. Box 311 Rochester VT. 05767
Phone: 802-767-4025
Email: laughinotter05@yahoo.com
Guide Services Four-season guided tours with Laughin' Otter's knowledgeable guides, from forest to farm. Learn to "read" the lingering traces of early settlements, discover shunpike routes with arresting views, explore the winter forest. Itineraries also include covered bridges, historic villages and ghost towns, natural wonders, and local events. Step-on guide service available. Custom Itineraries: Laughin' Otter will take your topic or destination and develop "on-the-ground" information on road conditions, driving times, accurate directions, an assessment of lodging/dining, suggestions for less well-known sites and sights you might otherwise miss, and anything else you need to know before finalizing your plans. We welcome queries from researchers and the travel writing industry. Program Planning: Are your guests getting the most from their stay in Vermont? Laughin' Otter will help you develop side excursions, lectures, children's programs, or other events that will interest the inquisitive or the merely bored. Training in Interpretive Techniques: Whatever your operation, if you are informing/educating your guests, you're doing "interp." Laughin' Otter offers training that may introduce your staff to new tools for the task, from developing and delivering tour material to engaging your "audience" to professional customer service. For details and rates, contact Julia Dobson Purdy at Laughin' Otter Tour Services in Rochester, Vermont, at 802-767-4025 or by email at: laughinotter06@moomail.net.

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 Millstone Hill Touring Center                                                                                                                        Central Vermont
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Walking
Pierre Couture
422 Websterville Road, Barre, VT. 05641
Phone: 802-479-1000
Email: millstonehill@aol.com
Web: www.millstonehill.com
Millstone Hill Touring Center is Vermont's newest non-motorized Recreation Center. over 1500 acres of unique terrain, with over 40 miles of scenic trails, provide access to dozens of Historic Quarry sites. at Millstone Hill there is something for every outdoor enthusiast. Over 20 miles of challenging single track Mountain bike trails already ranked one of Vermont's Five Best Mountain Bike Networks. Over 20 miles of scenic hiking trails leading to spectacular "grout" pile lookouts. Miles and miles of abandoned rail beds and old quarry roads providing moderate trails for relaxed biking. In winter experience Millstone Hill on our 40 kilometers of groomed snowshoe and cross country ski trails. On site lodging.

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 Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School                                                       Northern Vermont
Alpine Mountaineering, Ice and Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing, Telemark, Downhill
105 Briggs Burlington VT 05401
Phone: 802-657-3872
Email: info@petracliffs.com
 Web: www.petracliffs.com
Vermont's Only Full-Time Climbing School, Offering the Finest in Rock, Ice and Mountain Climbing Instruction in New England and the Adirondacks. Petra Cliffs offers a complete outdoor instruction curriculum, catering to groups of all sizes and to individuals of all ages and abilities. From one-on-one technical skill instruction to group teambuilding, we consistently meet the needs of our diverse clientele. Programs for Youth and Family: Our youth programs challenge, educate, build self-confidence and develop leadership skills. Our programs are also a great place to make friends and have fun in a safe and controlled environment.

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 Spikehorn Ridge                                                                                                        North Central Vermont
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Nature Hikes, Wildlife Photography, Canoeing
Miles McCue and Reilly McCue
P.O. Box 135 Washington VT 05675
Phone: 802-439-5836
Email: spikehorn@earthlink.net
Web: www.spikehornridge.com
Most of our hiking trips take place in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and within Baxter State Park of northern Maine. All three of these areas offer spectacular vistas and a feeling of being engulfed by true wilderness. We
offer several types of hiking trips all of which usually start in early June and run through the fall foliage season.

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 Umiak Outfitters                                                                                                                        Central & Northern Vermont
Canoeing Kayaking Snowshoeing
Steve Brownlee
849 S. Main Street Stowe Vt. 05672
Phone: 802-253-2317 Fax: 802-253-2551
Email: paddle@umiak.com
Web: www.umiak.com
Vermont’s Leading Snowshoe & Paddlesport Center. Daily guided snowshoe tours, rentals, gear & sales.  Moonlight Cabin Snowshoe Tour, Fondue Dinner Snowshoe Tour, Gourmet Dinner Snowshoe Tour.  Snowshoe & Ice Cream Too:  Guided Snowshoe Tours combined with a tour of the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory.  We are Vermont’s snowshoe experts!

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 Vermont Adventure Tours at Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center                                                                           Southern, Central - Vermont
Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Orienteering, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Winter Camping,  Women's Challenges, Youth Programs
Steve and Sherry Lulek
223 Woodstock Avenue Rutland VT. 05701
Phone: 802-773-3343
info@vermontadventuretours.com
www.vermontadventuretours.com
Imagine doing an adventure tour through Vermont and New England that is perfectly blended to match your needs for adrenaline and serenity. Mix and match elements to create a special custom tour package suited to your unique tastes. Experience spectacular mountains, crisp fresh air, lush forests, wildlife and an abundance of adventure on an adventure holiday designed to fit your specific time frame, budget and interests. Vermont’s Only One Stop Adventure Center, specializing in rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, paddling, wilderness survival, orienteering, fly fishing, adventure teambuilding, summer camps,  and wilderness medicine courses.


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Wonder Walks                                                                                                                Statewide
Hiking, Walking, Snowshoeing, Inn to Inn Hiking Tours or Day Outings
Bruce Acciavatti
2619 Monkton Rd., Bristol, VT 05443
Phone877-897-7175 or (802)453-2076
Email: tours@wonderwalks.com
Web:  www.wonderwalks.com
Come join us, two dedicated Vermont-based guides, as we walk, hike or snowshoe at a satisfying pace through some of our favorite areas. With years of leading trips we promise you an unforgettable experience. The scenic, quiet routes we travel include country lanes, foot paths, rail trails, and forgotten byways. We see rural villages, covered bridges, historic sites, beautiful woodlands, mountain scenery, pastoral valleys, clean waters flowing, pristine beaches, and panoramic overlooks. Feel fresh country breezes and taste wild berries along the way. Savor all of this and more on one of our tours!

 

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