Mad River Glen
Route 17 about 5 mi. w of waitsfield, phone: 1-802 496-3551, fax: 1-802 496-3562,email: [email protected], (http://www.madriverglen.com). one of the most unique ski areas in vermont, mad river glen is cooperatively owned by skiers. $50 $42 half day, $37 children and seniors. mrg is a no-snowboard mountain, and has a quaint but slow single chair to the top. when you finally arrive, the top is uncrowded because most people have already gone down. there are many glades and rugged trails. highly recommeded by skibum.
Disc Golf
Sugarbush resort has two 18-hole disc golf courses featuring rolling terrain, spectacular scenery and an incredible variety of holes, allowing players of all ages to play at all skill level. the peak course requires a lift ride on the super bravo and plays downhill from there.
Zipline
Thrill seekers-soar through the air on the 800' sugarbush zipline at lincoln peak.
Sugarbush Ski Resort
In warren, (http://www.sugarbush.com). a major ski resort "voted #7 ski resort in the east" by ski magazine. offers 111 trails set over 508 skiable acres, 16 lifts with an uphill capacity of 25,463 people per hour, 5 lodges, and over 2600' vertical drop. sugarbush has an average yearly snowfall of 262" but when mother nature is not providing any snow, sugarbush can provide snowmaking on 70% of its trails. overall sugarbush is worth the trip and is an experience you will never forget.
Sugarbush Resort Golf Club
1091 golf course road, warren. golf is a three-season word here, and some even try out their swing while the skiing is still going strong. tee off at a robert trent jones, sr. designed 18-hole course, and golf school. 802-583-6725.
Sailplane Rides
Glide over the scenic mad river valley in the most silent, graceful and simple form of flight. sugarbush soaring, warren-sugarbush airport, warren. 802-496-2290
Canoeing and Kayaking
Find great water in april, may and june, winooski river in spring, summer and fall. canoes, kayaks and tubes can be rented at clearwater sports. 802-496-2708
Horseback Riding and Lessons at Vermont icelandic Horse Farm
Offers rides year round for those age 10 and above. winter riding is truly an unforgettable experience. choose from 1 hr, 2 hr, or 1/2 day rides daily. they also offer full day rides and multiple day packages. n.fayston rd, waitfield. 802-496-7141.
Rent a bike
Bikes can be rented at sugarbush adventure gear shop 802-583-6530. clearwater sports, rt.100, waitsfield 802-496-2708. and you can even get astride bikes built for two at inverness ski shop, rt. 100, waitsfield 802-496-3343.