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Winter Fun for the Non-skiers

Skiing is lots of fun, but don't forget all the other great things to do!

Get your kids out, or relive your own childhood when you take to an open hill for sledding. You can also get a safe recommendation from a local, and head to a frozen pond for ice-skating, or plan to skate on any of the many town ice-rinks. There's also nothing quite like a sleighride and cup of hot chocolate afterwards; daytime and evening sleighrides are available at Vermont inns and farms. But don't stop there!

	Snowshoeing Snowboarders, who were often banned from ski areas, would tote their snowboards on their backs and use snowshoes to break trail to where the snow ran deep. Snowshoes became a requisite part of the winter sports arsenal. Read more
	Snowmobiling IYou don't have to imagine it: It's called the winter world of snowmobiling, an activity that appeals not just to families & winter enthusiasts, but skiers & visitors looking for an exciting excursion or slice of North Country tradition. Read more
	Family Fun on the Mountain It's a different game with the young ones. Read some tips on planning your family ski vacation in Vermont. Read more