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Vermont Zip Line RidesVT Zipline Rides Extreme Sports Canopy Vermont Maple Sugarhouses Open Year-RoundThe Vermont maple season typically lasts from four to six weeks, sometimes starting as early as February in southern Vermont and lasting into April in northern Vermont. But many sugarhouses are open year long to visitors. www.vermontmaple.org
Waterfalls of the Northeastern United Stateshttp://www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=56&p=0 Shopping & Retailhttp://www.visitvt.com/Shopping-Retail Ice Skating & SleddingThe Ice House at Jackson Gore Okemo's new covered ice skating facility! Rentals available. West Hill Recreational Area (About 5 minutes from Okemo)Outdoor ice rink and a great hill for sledding. You must provide your own skates and sleds. There is an ice rink fee. Open mid-December - end of March (weather permitting). The rink may be closed for short periods of time for rink maintenance. Hawk Mountain Resort Ice skating and sledding offered. There are sled rentals and skates rentals available. There is an ice rink fee. Call (802) 672-3811 for more information.
Sleigh RidesHawk Mountain Resort Sleigh Rides available on Saturday nights. Need to call for reservations. (802) 672-3811 Pfister Farm- Landgrove Come and spend some time on the mountain in the quiet serenity of a winter's day with the only sound of the horses hooves in the snow. This is winter in Vermont. 802-824-4663
SnowmobilingSnow Country Snowmobile Tours Enjoy an experience of a lifetime in Vermont's Green Mountains. 1.802-CAN-PLAY Snowmobile Vermont Experience the excitement & adventure of snowmobiling with Okemo Vermont’s oldest, largest and most experienced snowmobile tour. 800.FAT.TRAK
Other Local Adventures & ActivitiesKnow the Earth Institute and Guides (http://www.knowtheearth.com) - a new adventure and guide service that offers adventure activities with an educational component.
Vermont Adventure Tours (www.vermontadventuretours.com) is one of Vermont's oldest and largest guide services. They offer winter adventures like ice climbing, winter camping and winter survival clinics for beginners and families, as well as seasoned adventurers. Excursions can be based from the outfitter's headquarters in Rutland, or from any Okemo base area.
Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center (www.vermontclimbing.com) is located in Rutland, VT roughly 30 miles from Okemo. GRMCC is an indoor rock climbing center with over 8,000 square feet of climbing space and 30 top rope stations. The climbing center specializes in beginners and families, provides lessons and has rental equipment for children as small as 2 years old. Indoor climbing is a great activity for evenings, rainy days or days off the snow, as well as an amazing full body workout.
Vermont Backroad Tours (http://www.vermontbackroadtours.com) is a way to experience the 'road less traveled'. Hop on a scenic tour of the back roads of the Green Mountains of Rutland County - over covered bridges, mountain ranges, maple sugar tours and more. Custom tours available, handicap accessible. |
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