Vermont Outdoor Recreation Directory
"There's no better time than Vermont."
"There's no better time than Vermont."
Guides and Lodging for Downhill and Back Country Skiing
Vermont has the widest variety of skiing and riding vacation opportunities in the East. This page lists Vermont ski resorts and back country guides for your choice of downhill skiing, riding or telemark skiing. New and developing back country zones are giving more skiers the chance to find fresh tracks. We list local lodging, guide services and tour operators. We hope that this directory helps you to to plan your next skiing adventure. Plan Ahead, Be Safe, Have Fun!
Articles for Skiers
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Backcountry Skiing
Guides and Tours |
Northeast Backcountry Skiing Info
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Uphill Travel and Backcountry Policies at Vermont Ski Areas
Your Guide to Backcountry Skiing in Vermont |
Adventure Spirit Guides
Statewide and Beyond Rock + Ice + Alpine Experiences Kel Rossiter 83A North Champlain St, Burlington, VT 05401 Clearwater Sports Central Vermont, Mad River Valley Backcountry Skiing Skills, Winter Gear & Clothing, Guided Snowshoe Adventures & Mad River Rocketsled Rentals 4147 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673 Kroka Expeditions Southern Vermont. New Hampshire Guided, Winter Camping, Back Country Skiing - X Country, Snowshoeing 767 Forest Road, Marlow, NH, 03456 Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School Northern Vermont Guided Alpine Mountaineering, Ice and Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing, Telemark, Downhill 105 Briggs Burlington VT 05401 Sunrise Mountain Guides Stowe, VT Cross Country Skiing, Ice Climbing, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Mountaineering Explore the scenic Sky Top Ridge, test your telemark on the Steeple, the Bruce, Tear Drop or the Underhill Trail. We’ll show you the real reason people call Stowe The Ski Capital of the East. Umiak Outfitters Central & Northern Vermont Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing 849 S. Main Street, Stowe Vt. 05672 1203 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, VT 05403 Vermont Adventure Tours Southern, Central - Vermont Orienteering, Mountaineering, Winter Camping, Women's Challenges 223 Woodstock Avenue, Rutland, VT. 05701 |
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Catamount Trail Association Backcountry Chapters & Zones
Northeast Kingdom Backcountry Coalition
Burke, VT - We are an organization of skiers and riders enthusiastic about backcountry recreation and community enrichment. https://nekbc.weebly.com/ Ridgeline Outdoor Collective Rochester, VT - Advocating sustainable multi-use trails and glades in the vicinity of Central Vermont. https://www.ridgelineoutdoorcollective.org/ |
Southern Vermont Trails Association
West Dover, VT - We have many managed backcountry touring zones and trails for skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. http://www.sovta.org/winter/ DHASH – Dutch Hill Association Of Skiers & Hikers Readsboro, VT - Whatever type of human-powered sliding you love, whatever you call it, if you want to do it in southern Vermont or northwestern Massachusetts (the “Borderlands”), you should check out DHASH (pronounced “dash”). https://www.dhash4vt.org/ |
Vermont Ski Resorts and Featured Local Lodging
Bolton Valley - Vermont’s BEST Night Skiing
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT. Historic Atmosphere Vermont Hospitality
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT. Historic Atmosphere Vermont Hospitality
Bromley - Vermont’s Sun Mountain
Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Nestled on 150 mountainside acres overlooking the Battenkill Valley
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT. A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT. A small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.
Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Nestled on 150 mountainside acres overlooking the Battenkill Valley
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT. A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT. A small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.
Burke Mountain Resort - The Last Little Corner of Vermont
Comfort Inn & Suites, St. Johnsbury VT. New England's Family Vacation Destination
The Willough Vale Inn, Westmore, VT. The perfect vacation spot for year-round recreation and fun in Northern, VT.
Comfort Inn & Suites, St. Johnsbury VT. New England's Family Vacation Destination
The Willough Vale Inn, Westmore, VT. The perfect vacation spot for year-round recreation and fun in Northern, VT.
Jay Peak - What sets us apart is what brings us together
Killington Ski Resort - Killington ski resort is the perfect Vermont getaway.
Fox Creek Inn, Chittenden, VT. Winter Sports
The Mountain Top Inn and Resort, Killington, VT. An idyllic Vermont vacation destination
The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT. Offering the charm of a family-run inn with top quality service
Fox Creek Inn, Chittenden, VT. Winter Sports
The Mountain Top Inn and Resort, Killington, VT. An idyllic Vermont vacation destination
The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT. Offering the charm of a family-run inn with top quality service
Mad River Glen - Ski it if you can!
Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT. A casually luxurious 1806 farmhouse B&B in the heart of Vermont's Mad River Valley
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT. Your home away from home: Historic Atmosphere Vermont Hospitality
Mad River Lodge, Waitsfield, VT. Enjoy Flexible Lodging Options to Accommodate Couples, Families and Groups
The Warren Lodge, Warren, VT. River-Front Accommodations & Private Condos in the Mad River Valley
White Horse Lodge, Waitsfield, VT. A Vermont mountain lodge for every season
Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT. A casually luxurious 1806 farmhouse B&B in the heart of Vermont's Mad River Valley
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT. Your home away from home: Historic Atmosphere Vermont Hospitality
Mad River Lodge, Waitsfield, VT. Enjoy Flexible Lodging Options to Accommodate Couples, Families and Groups
The Warren Lodge, Warren, VT. River-Front Accommodations & Private Condos in the Mad River Valley
White Horse Lodge, Waitsfield, VT. A Vermont mountain lodge for every season
Magic Mountain - Where Skiing Still Has Its Soul.
Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Nestled on 150 mountainside acres overlooking the Battenkill Valley
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT. A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT. A small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.
Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Nestled on 150 mountainside acres overlooking the Battenkill Valley
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT. A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT. A small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.
Mount Snow - Vermont's closest big mountain to many Northeast metropolitan areas.
Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Nestled on 150 mountainside acres overlooking the Battenkill Valley
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT. A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT. A small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.
Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Nestled on 150 mountainside acres overlooking the Battenkill Valley
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT. A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT. A small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.
Okemo Mountain Resort - The best in Vermont.
The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT. Offering the charm of a family-run inn with top quality service
The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT. Offering the charm of a family-run inn with top quality service
Pico Mountain - Popular ski destination known for its beginner-friendly & advanced trail network.
Fox Creek Inn, Chittenden, VT. Winter Sports
The Mountain Top Inn and Resort, Killington, VT. An idyllic Vermont vacation destination
The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT. Offering the charm of a family-run inn with top quality service
Fox Creek Inn, Chittenden, VT. Winter Sports
The Mountain Top Inn and Resort, Killington, VT. An idyllic Vermont vacation destination
The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT. Offering the charm of a family-run inn with top quality service
Smuggler’s Notch Resort - The best vacation value for Family Fun anywhere!
Sterling Ridge Log Cabin Resort, Jeffersonville, VT. Enjoy a peaceful, inviting atmosphere in your own private log cabin
Sterling Ridge Log Cabin Resort, Jeffersonville, VT. Enjoy a peaceful, inviting atmosphere in your own private log cabin
Stowe Mountain Resort - Discover legendary terrain, iconic trails, and an idyllic New England village.
Green Mountain Inn, Stowe, VT. The Inn provides an ideal location to enjoy countless recreational activities year round
Muddy Moose Log Cabins, Morrisville, VT. Well appointed four season log cabins
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT. Your home away from home: Historic Atmosphere Vermont Hospitality
Green Mountain Inn, Stowe, VT. The Inn provides an ideal location to enjoy countless recreational activities year round
Muddy Moose Log Cabins, Morrisville, VT. Well appointed four season log cabins
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT. Your home away from home: Historic Atmosphere Vermont Hospitality
Stratton Mountain - Vermont ski and summer destination with 99 trails, glades and fast lifts.
Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Nestled on 150 mountainside acres overlooking the Battenkill Valley
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT. A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT. A small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.
Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Nestled on 150 mountainside acres overlooking the Battenkill Valley
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT. A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT. A small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.
Sugarbush Resort - Sugarbush Resort is a four-season mountain resort overlooking the Mad River Valley.
Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT. A casually luxurious 1806 farmhouse B&B in the heart of Vermont's Mad River Valley
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT. Your home away from home: Historic Atmosphere Vermont Hospitality
Mad River Lodge, Waitsfield, VT. Enjoy Flexible Lodging Options to Accommodate Couples, Families and Groups
The Warren Lodge, Warren, VT. River-Front Accommodations & Private Condos in the Mad River Valley
White Horse Lodge, Waitsfield, VT. A Vermont mountain lodge for every season
Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT. A casually luxurious 1806 farmhouse B&B in the heart of Vermont's Mad River Valley
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT. Your home away from home: Historic Atmosphere Vermont Hospitality
Mad River Lodge, Waitsfield, VT. Enjoy Flexible Lodging Options to Accommodate Couples, Families and Groups
The Warren Lodge, Warren, VT. River-Front Accommodations & Private Condos in the Mad River Valley
White Horse Lodge, Waitsfield, VT. A Vermont mountain lodge for every season
About primitive camping in Vermont
Camping in the Green Mountain National Forest:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gmfl/recreation/camping-cabins or 802-747-6700.
Overnight Sites Along the Long Trail - https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/overnight-accommodations/
The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has a number of rules for primitive camping around the state.
Primitive camping is prohibited in the following situations:
People can find more information about primitive camping (including maps of where you're allowed to pitch a tent), and other camping options, at https://fpr.vermont.gov/recreation/activities/camping/primitive-camping
Primitive Camping on Wildlife Management Areas
Primitive camping for purposes of hunting, fishing or trapping is allowed on designated WMAs for no more than 3 consecutive nights. Primitive camping involves occupying a site in a natural environment with no developed facilities, leaving the site in its original condition so there is no or minimal evidence of human visitation.
Camping in the Green Mountain National Forest:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gmfl/recreation/camping-cabins or 802-747-6700.
Overnight Sites Along the Long Trail - https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/overnight-accommodations/
The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has a number of rules for primitive camping around the state.
- Primitive camping is allowed within designated areas of selected state lands.
- Camping must be at least 100 feet from any stream or body of water
- Camping must be at least 200 feet from any trail or property line, and 1000 feet from any traveled road.
- Camping is allowed up to three consecutive nights in the same area.
- Groups of eleven or more individuals must obtain a permit from the District Office in order to primitive camp.
- Only dead and down trees or branches may be used for firewood.
- We require one responsible adult for every 4 campers under the age of 14.
- If you carry it in - carry it out!
- Leave your campsite so clean that no one else can find it.
- The use of backpacker stoves with self-contained fuel is urged.
- Some areas have remote lean-tos for overnight camping
Primitive camping is prohibited in the following situations:
- Above 2,500 feet in elevation, unless otherwise designated.
- On land leased to other people.
- In areas designated as a state-owned natural, fragile, or waterfowl management area. (An authorized agency representative must give written permission.)
People can find more information about primitive camping (including maps of where you're allowed to pitch a tent), and other camping options, at https://fpr.vermont.gov/recreation/activities/camping/primitive-camping
Primitive Camping on Wildlife Management Areas
Primitive camping for purposes of hunting, fishing or trapping is allowed on designated WMAs for no more than 3 consecutive nights. Primitive camping involves occupying a site in a natural environment with no developed facilities, leaving the site in its original condition so there is no or minimal evidence of human visitation.