By Isabel Prontes
The gorgeous New England state of Vermont is full of excellent family-oriented ski
resorts. If you are a fan of winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding, then Vermont is one of the best places in the
United States to visit. No matter where in Vermont you are, there are some excellent family ski resorts to choose from. It is a good idea to thoroughly research your options beforehand.
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Smugglers' Notch resort is a Vermont family ski resort located in the Green Mountains. This ski resort is great for families due to its many fun, interesting children's programs (for children between the ages of six weeks and 17 years old) and recreational activities for adults. This ski resort has more than 1000 acres of terrain and over 750 acres of woods between the trails. The resort is composed of three connected mountains, which are Sterling, Madonna and Morse.
Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 Vermont Route 108 South
Smugglers' Notch, VT 05464
Tel: (802) 644-8851
Suicide Six
Suicide Six (located at the Woodstock Inn and Resort) is a family-friendly ski resort that is located in the Green Mountains. It is a moderately sized family resort that caters to all different levels of ability, with twenty-three different trails, including the legendary Face, which is suitable only for advanced skiers and experts. It is an excellent ski resort for beginners, intermediates and experts. They offer equipment rental, a cafeteria, lounge, repair shop and store, as well.
Suicide Six at Woodstock Inn and Resort
Fourteen The Green
Woodstock, Vermont 05091
Tel: (802) 457-1100
Ascutney Mountain Resort
Ascutney Mountain Resort is one of southern Vermont's most popular family ski resorts. It is excellent for families due to the fact that all of its ski trails merge together at the base section, making getting lost rather difficult. There are many trails on this mountain, varying from the mild Little Eagle slope to the daring Freefall and aggressive Snowdance. This ski resort is a mere two hour drive from Boston, Massachusetts, and is four hours away from New York City, making it very convenient for a lot of people to visit.
Ascutney Mountain Resort
PO Box 699, Rte. 44
Brownsville, VT 05037
Tel: (802) 484-7711
Cochran Ski Area
Cochran Ski Area has been in existence since 1961, and is a wonderful ski resort for families, particularly children (it started out as a skiing area to serve the youth). Now, it has a reputation as a challenging but fun ski resort that has expanded slopes and lifts. The Cochran Ski Area has the distinction of being the United States' first non-profit skiing organization. The atmosphere at this ski resort is friendly, vibrant and youthful.
Cochran Ski Area
PO Box 789
910 Cochran Road
Richmond, VT 05477
Tel: (802) 434-2479
Okemo Mountain Resort
Okemo Mountain Resort is a charming, warm, family-friendly ski resort located in southern Vermont. It is known for having some of the highest vertical drops in the region. This ski resort caters to skiers of all different degrees of ability, from children to experts. There are various terrain parks located around the mountain, and there is a Mini Park that is full of small hills that are great for children and beginners taking lessons.
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Road
Ludlow, VT 05149
Tel: (802) 228-4041
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
