Cross Country Skiing

The Red Oak Inn is located near some of the finest cross country skiing areas in Southern Vermont.  A combination wide valleys, rivers, rolling hills, and forests make for an enjoyable cross-country skiing experience for you and your family.

There are more than 10 highly rated cross-country centers between 5 to 30 minutes of the Red Oak Inn.  Each area offers different environments and terrain to keep things interesting.  Most all places offer equipment rental and lessons.  Group tours are also available so ask when you call for information.  Snowshoe rentals are also available in most locations.

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Brattleboro Outing Club

Trails: 20 km groomed, some backcountry
Trail fees:  Yes
Tel:             802-254-4081
Nearest town: Brattleboro, VT
Equipment rentals: Yes

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Grafton Ponds  

Trails: 30 km groomed, some backcountry
Trail fees:  $16 (2001-2002)
Tel:             802-843-2400
Nearest town: Grafton, VT
Trail map: Available at the center and online
Equipment rentals: Yes

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Hermitage Touring Center

The Hermitage offers cross country skiing on 50 kilometers of trails. Trails are groomed for diagonal and skating techniques, and are centrally located between Haystack and Mount Snow resorts. Skiers can take in views including beaver dams, frozen ponds, ridges and dense pine forests.

The Hermitage touring center offers Salomon boots and bindings for purchase or rental. Trail fee is $14 per day, or $9 after 1:30 pm. Children six and under ski free. The cross country ski package rental (skis, boots and poles) is $14. For those who want a little instruction before they hit the snowy road, a special introductory package including trail fee, lesson and rental, is $35.  For skiers who have the equipment but need to brush up on their skills, group lessons are $14 for one and a half hours of instruction. Private lessons are offered by appointment only. For more information, or to schedule a lesson, call (802) 464-3511.

Trails: 50 km groomed for classic and skating techniques, some backcountry

Trail fees: $14 (2001-2002)
Tel:            802-464-3511
Nearest town: Wilmington, VT
Web site: Hermitage Inn
Equipment rentals: Ski and snowshoe

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The White House

The White House offers over 34 kilometers of trails and access to one of southern Vermont's "undiscovered jewels," Raponda Loop. Those who prefer may rent the skis for off-premises use, at a cost of $22 for 24 hours.  Trail use fee is $12, with rental equipment another $12. The group tour is also $12 for six or more people.

Trails: 34 km groomed, some backcountry
Trail fees: Yes
Tel:            802-464-2136
Snow report: AMI ski report
Nearest town: Wilmington, VT
Equipment rentals: Yes

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Sitzmark Lodge

Trails: 40 km groomed, some backcountry
Trail fees: Yes
Tel: 802-464-3384
Snow report:
Nearest town: Wilmington, VT
Equipment rentals: Yes

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Timber Creek    
Timber Creek offers 14 kilometers of groomed terrain that vary in difficulty allowing for even the most inexperienced skier to enjoy. Their staff work constantly to improve and groom the trails, keeping in mind the "rhythm" or feel of the trail, taking into account primarily the vertical changes. The trails offer beautiful views of the Mount Snow valley, travel through confer stands) and cross many streams, some by bridges as much as 30' long.  Timber Creek works to insure a positive experience for skiers, not just out on the trails, but from the moment they set foot, (or boot, as it were) in the shop. Customers can usually come in, get equipment if necessary, purchase their trail pass, and be out on the slopes in under 30 minutes. Lessons are also available for every ability level, from absolute beginners to advanced skiers.

The center is open daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm. A $35 fee will cover equipment rental, lesson and trail use charge. Used equipment is also available for purchase at the shop. Rental alone, for on or off-premises use, is $14, and $11 after 1:30 pm. Seniors are just $11 per day, all day. For skiers with their own equipment, who just want to make use of the trails, the fee is $14, or again, $11 after 1:30 pm. Kids 12 and under can rent for $7 for all day use or $5 after 1:30 pm. Group lessons are held at 10 am and 12 and 2 pm on weekends. Private lessons are available all day during the weekend and by appointment during the week. Group lessons midweek are at 10 am and 2 pm.

Trails: 14 km groomed for classic and skating
Trail fees: Yes
Tel:           802-464-0999
Nearest town: Wilmington, VT
Equipment rentals: Yes

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Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center  
Highly Rated by Skiers

Trails: 35 km groomed, some backcountry
Trail fees: Yes
Tel:           802-442-2575
Nearest town: Woodford, VT
Equipment rentals: Yes

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Stratton Mountain Resort

Trails: 30 km groomed for classic and skating at two locations.
Trail fees: Yes
Tel:           802-297-2200, 800-787-2886
Nearest town: Stratton, VT
Web site: stratton.com
Equipment rentals: Yes

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Catamount Trail

Open all winter, the Catamount Trail is North America's longest continuous ski trail.  The trail crosses old logging roads, farms, cross-country ski centers & inns.  Catamount Trail Association is the organization dedicated to maintaining the trail, offering a guidebook, maps and materials for planning day or overnight trips..

Trails: Over 200km of backcountry trails.
Trail fees: No
Tel:           802-864-5794
Nearest town: Many
Web site: www.catamounttrail.together.com
Equipment rentals: No

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