ON THE RISE AT OKEMO

LUDLOW, Vt. – It is said that success is a journey, not a destination; so it is no surprise that improvements for this winter at Okemo Mountain Resort continue to focus on the snow and ways for resort guests to enjoy it.

BOLTON VALLEY RESORT’S COUNTDOWN TO A SEASON OF SUCCESS

BOLTON, Vt. – To fully revamp the ramps, three new parks are being designed by Snow Park Technologies, the makers of the X-Games, Burton US and European Open, to grace the snow at Bolton.

STRATTON INTRODUCES MORE FANS, LARGEST MAGIC CARPET IN U.S. AND RENOVATES RESORTWIDE

STRATTON, Vt. - The winter season at Stratton Mountain Resort is set to get underway, November 21, 2007. With over $2.1 million in on-mountain improvements this year, including a 560 foot covered magic carpet – the longest in the US – and over 100 new snowguns, Stratton is ready for winter.

THE MOUNTAIN TOP INN & RESORT HOSTS NORDIC SKI EVENT

CHITTENDEN, Vt - The Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden, Vermont has been selected to host the 2008 New England Women’s XC Ski Day on Sunday, February 3, 2008.

SANTAS, SNOWMOBILES AND SLOPESTYLES: MOUNT SNOW 2007-08 WINTER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

WEST DOVER, Vt. – While skiing and riding the great trails of Mount Snow’s four mountain faces is the primary goal for any winter getaway, special events go a long way toward making a vacation especially memorable for friends and families. As always, Mount Snow has a host of races, contests and fun activities planned for the coming winter season.

KILLINGTON UNVEILS $5.3 MILLION IN RESORT IMPROVEMENTS, NEW PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

KILLINGTON, Vt.– Killington Resort enters the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season with more than $5.3 million in resort improvements and new programs to enhance the overall guest experience. In addition, Killington is implementing new environmental initiatives in an effort to reduce the resort’s overall carbon footprint.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SNOWBOWL RENEWAL

MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - Renewing is as important as creating new in the case of the MCSB. After becoming the first totally carbon neutral ski area in the country in 06-07, the Snow Bowl will offset all of its carbon emissions again this year. Not only does the Bowl offset the emissions associated with all sources of fuel consumption, but they also offset an estimated amount of emissions produced by customer travel. This is significant since experts contend that emissions from automobiles comprise the largest source of carbon emissions in Vermont.

SMUGGS EXCELLENT VACATION VALUE AND INNOVATION REMAIN STANDARD

SMUGGLERS' NOTCH, Vt. - There are several improvements to mention for this season, but first the noteworthy fact that Smugglers' is continuing to offer the comprehensive , Club Smugglers' Advantage Package one which provides great value to families.

THE REVITALIZATION OF STOWE CONTINUES

STOWE, Vt. - Tens of millions in on-mountain improvements now complete, and hundreds of millions more invested in the base area are well underway. The addition of a new inter-mountain transfer lift, new trails, a new beginner area, new high-speed detachable quads, new fully-automated snowmaking, new mountainside residences and a new Audubon Signature Sanctuary mountain golf course has reinforced Stowe Mountain Resort’s position as one of the East’s premier skiing, snowboarding and four-season resorts.

NEW AT JAY PEAK: HOTELS, CONDOS, TERRAIN AND TRIPLE MAJORS

JAY, Vt. - As New England’s newest championship golf course wraps up its first complete season this fall, Jay Peak’s golf course is just one of the many shining stars of the resort’s Master Plan, which continues to evolve and grow this season. In addition, an A+ season pass program, snowmaking upgrades, and a new cross-country trail network round out this season’s improvements.

ALL ABOUT THE KIDS! FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN AND NORDIC QUESTS

Ski Vermont encourages all families to get out and enjoy winter in its original state! That's why we're bringing you the Fifth Grade Passport and the Nordic Quest.

MAD RIVER GETS NEW SINGLE CHAIR AND A LEG UP ON SKIING GREEN

WAITSFIELD, Vt. - “Mad River Glen boasts one of the world’s finest chairlifts, it transports its passengers uphill the easy way in relaxed comfort… skiers are assured fast and comfortable, smooth and silent uphill transport in chairs of advanced design. This is indeed an installation of which even Vermont with its many uphill facilities may be proud.” That’s what the New York Herald Tribune said about Mad River Glen’s new Single Chair back in 1949. Some things never change!

BURKE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS

EAST BURKE, Vt. - Without a doubt, the Village of East Burke and Burke Mountain were the spectacles of a weekend that will not be forgotten soon.