Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding

Alpine skiing and snowboarding is the number one reason people visit Vermont in the wintertime. The Okemo Valley is home to numerous resorts and ski areas:  Bear Creek, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ascutney, Magic Mountain and right in our backyards.  Drive a little further and you can pick from over eight different ski mountains.  Each ski area offers its’ own flavor and style to meet your needs and interests.  Ten of the twenty ski areas that are part of Ski Vermont (skivermont.com) are located within a one hour drive from the center of the Okemo Valley.  All of these resorts offer skiing and snowboarding, along with lesson programs and rental equipment.  Some of our ski mountains are large and some are small, but all of them offer an outdoor winter experience which you will enjoy and remember for years to come.

Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing

The Nordic skiing, (or as many people call it – cross country skiing), conjures up images of Vikings and Swedes covered in furs, blazing trails across open tundra and thru thickly wooded forests.  While modern day Nordic skiing has developed into quite a refined sport, you can still strap on your skis and head out the back door (in Vermont) and experience a winter adventure. 

In the Vermont of today, classic and skate skiing styles are practiced side by side, plus you will often see snowshoe paths near skiing lanes.  South-central Vermont is home to numerous Nordic centers.  Many inns located throughout the valley have snowshoeing trails which lead out from their back doors.  Snowshoeing is one of the best winter sports, since you can go anywhere and explore just about any terrain.

Vermont is home to the Catamount Trail a 300 mile cross-country ski trail which extends from the Massachusetts border in the south, all the way to the Canadian border in the north.  The trail passes right through the Okemo Valley.  For more information on the Catamount Trail, please visit Catamount Trail

Please remember to dress properly when you are being active outdoors in the winter.  Layering of clothes, starting with a good under layer is a great way to go.  And be sure to protect your head and face from the element.  This includes a good sunscreen, which will protect your skin from sun and weather.

Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Member Listings

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Okemo Mountain Resort

Phone : 802-228-5571
Alternate Phone : 800-786-5366
Email : info@okemo.com
Website : www.okemo.com
Address : 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT, 05149
Okemo is a carefully planned and designed mountainside village arranged around one of New England's favorite wintertime playgrounds. Serving as a gateway to the resort is the village of Ludlow - an authentic community hub that offers numerous options for dining, shopping and entertainment. Winter sports enthusiasts will find Okemo’s highest vertical drop and vast trail network an exceptional skiing and riding experience for all ability levels. With the debut of two brand new trails in Jackson Gore for the 08/09 season, Okemo has a total of 119 trails, with 632 skiable acres.

Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing Member Listings

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Viking Nordic Center
Phone : 802-824-3933
Website : www.vikingnordic.com
Address : 315 Little Pond Road, Londonderry, VT, 05148
I thought I would send you an update on happenings at Viking this past weekend. You just never know who will show up for a bit of nordic skiing. Two years ago it was James Taylor, this weekend Martha Stewart paid us a visit. She came over for a bit of shopping and grooming advice. Malcolm was out in a lesson so Rob got to talk to her about equipment and technique. Then he got to stand for photos. The dogs took a 'ride' on the snowmobile. The new puppy checked out the piles of snow. Wednesday morning we appeared in both Martha's blog and the dogs blog The Daily Wag. It is a very nice write up and we are totally jazzed.

    
Okemo Valley Nordic Center

Phone : 802-228-1396
Email : info@okemo.com
Website : http://okemo.com/okemowinter/ourmountain/nordic.asp
Address : 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT, 05149
Extending across pristine meadows and rolling hills, a hidden world of beauty and adventure invites winter enthusiasts to discover the joy of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Okemo Valley Nordic Center. The well-marked trail network features 22 km of tracked and skate-groomed terrain for skiers, and 13 km of trails dedicated to snowshoers. Okemo’s Nordic Center trails are ideally suited to all ability levels, from novice to expert and trails are groomed daily using state-of-the-art grooming machines.