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Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
in Central Vermont
Blueberry
Hill Ski Center (802-247-6735, www.blueberryhillinn.com) is in Goshen,
VT high in the Green Mountain National Forest. There are 50 km of groomed
trails of which 20 km are groomed for skate skiing. Lessons, xc ski
rental equipment are available. The new Romance Trail, is 3,100-foot
altitude, which is claimed to be the highest groomed trail in Vermont.
This cozy inn, which is tucked away in the mountains above Middlebury,
was also recently awarded "Green Hotel" signification, whereby
it passed a rigorous inspection for environmental stewardship by the
Green Hotel Association. The association, which encourages, promotes
and supports the "greening" of the lodging industry, rewards
properties whose management institutes programs that save water and
energy and reduce solid waste.
Rickert Touring Center (802-443-2744, www.middlebury.edu) is owned and operated by Middlebury College located 12 miles east of Middlebury. There are 42 km of groomed trails with 15 km of trails for skate skiing. Lessons, xc ski and snowshoe equipment rentals are available. The center borders the Green Mountain National Forest and the Robert Frost Homestead.
Three Stallion Inn Ski Touring (802-728-5656, www.3stallioninn.com) is on 1,300 acres in Randolph, VT with 30 km of groomed trails (10 of which are for skating). There are hardwood and softwood forests along the Third Branch of the White River and through high open meadows. Snowshoe trails, too. Full service shop rents xc ski and snowshoe equipment. Fitness center, indoor pool, racketball courts, massage, fine dining and Morgan's Pub on site.
