Burke Mountain has something for every level. If you're not accustomed to steep and icy, we recommend staying on the lower mountain, which has all green and green/blue slopes. An all-mountain pass is $65 and the upper mountain ranges from blue to double black. (Please talk to Adam for guidance on what to try for your skill and experience level.) You can rent skis, boards, boots and poles at the lower mountain lodge and if you need other gear, just check in with us. We have a lot that you can borrow! There's also a learning center with a magic carpet and a T-bar. Lessons are also available.

Renting equipment

Trail map

Here's Christina her first time trying Cross Country Skiing at Dashney Nordic Center. This place is exquisite with breathtaking views and clean, crisp air! And Cross Country is quite the workout. You'll be ready for some comfort food later and will be well-deserving of it! You can rent skis, boots and poles onsite on the weekends. If you want to go on Friday, let us know, as we have friends who have offered to let our guests borrow gear. A half-day pass is only $10!

The front desk has snowshoes in various sizes and gear (coats, pants, gloves, etc.) that we are leaving with them for you to borrow. Think of it like a snow-fun library. You can snowshoe on the trails in the woods around the hotel any time, or around the lift and on the slopes after 4pm. We like to snowshoe in the light of the moon!

Who wants to go on a sleigh ride? We'll take our shuttle vans over to the Rainbows Edge Farm on February 27 and let a true Vermonter show us how it's done.

Okay, if you do this, then we're super impressed! We don't know who these people are, but are pretty sure they are badass. If that's your vibe, you can rent a bike in nearby Littleton, VT at Littleton Bike & Fitness. Can't wait to hear your stories at the Apres Ski!

Trail maps

We have never done this, but figured you could check it out for us. Here's some verbiage from their website:

Made in Estonia and lovingly assembled in East Burke, this sweet little sauna sure knows how to warm up a winter afternoon! The sauna is 8 ft x 8 ft and comfortably fits four adults. There are two tiers of benches; given that heat rises, the upper bench tends to be significantly warmer than the lower bench. Two full walls of windows provide sweeping views of Dish Mill Brook.

The sauna is outfitted with a 10 KW Harvia heater, imported from Finland. 150 pounds of rock help absorb and retain heat. The rocks can be steamed (using the sauna's bucket and ladle), increasing the interior humidity - this is a great option if you really want to sweat!

We typically offer sauna sessions on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays (and often other days as well). Sessions are released two weeks in advance and openings vary week to week; please consult our booking calendar for accurate real-time availability.

From the website:

Trail2Wellness Spa, located in nearby Lyndonville, is dedicated to helping its clients become stronger and healthier through the benefits of massage therapy, facials and skincare, waxing, tinting, and chemical peels. They work to promoting recovery so clients can enjoy the many varied outdoor activities the area has to offer.

Vermont has some of the finest beer in the country. If beer is your thing, you should visit one of our favorite brewers, Hill Farmstead Brewery.

Here are some interesting things to see and do in St. Johnsbury:

Dog Mountain

Dog Mountain is set on 150 acres on a private mountaintop spot in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Great for Snowshoeing, but check before going if snowshoes are available on site. Be sure to visit the Dog Chapel.

143 Parks Rd., Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

(800) 449-2580

contact@dogmt.com

Boule Bakery

This European style bakery specializes in sourdough bread and croissants. When we tried their croissants for the first time last season, we sat in stunned silence as there were no words for the deliciousness we were experiencing.

462 Railroad Street St Johnsbury VT 05819

(802)424-1029

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum

The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum is a combined library and art gallery, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, noted for the American landscape paintings and books in its collection and its having been funded by Horace Fairbanks, manufacturer of the world's first platform scale.

1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

802-748-8291

inform@stjathenaeum.org

Antiquing

Here are some shops in downtown St. John's:

Kingdom Home Goods And Antiques

Moose River Lake and Lodge Store

443 Consignment

Bars and Restaurants

Whirligig Restaurant, Brewery & Bar

St. Johnsbury Distillery Tasting Room & Speakeasy

Prohibition Kitchen