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Mounds Of Fun At Mount Snow

Of all the ski resorts in the Eastern United States, Vermont’s Mount Snow is one of the biggest. Mount Snow has 26 lifts and more than 135 trails, with a top elevation of 3,600 feet and a vertical drop of 1,700 feet. There are six surface lifts and 20 chair lifts available.

Snowboarders and skiers alike are always welcome at Mount Snow. It’s a place for family fun, with a special park just for tubing and a “kids only” terrain park.

The Grand Summit Hotel and Crown Club are located just off the slopes, where guests can enjoy a heated outdoor pool and ski in/ski out accommodations. Everyone will find something to please at Mount Snow.

Several different winter ski vacation packages are available. Many of these packages are great bargains designed to save families money. Child care is available at Mount Snow, and the youngsters will be well cared for as they learn to ski. The adults aren’t neglected in the learning process either! Both group and private lessons are offered.

Mount Snow is truly family friendly. It offers a unique ‘back-to-base’ trail system that prevents anyone in your family from getting lost. Kids under six can ski and ride for free at Mount Snow, and when an adult buys a three to five day ticket during mid-week, his or her child receives a free ticket for that same time period. Special “Kids Ski and Learn Free” weeks in January seem to offer the most popular family deals.

At Mount Snow, parents can take advantage of a health spa with massages and various skin treatments. There are spa packages available for women, men and couples. Specialized packages for wedding parties are also offered.

There is also a well equipped health club, and fitness classes are offered. In fact, there is always something to do at Mount Snow, even if doing nothing but relaxing is all you want to do!

Aside from skiing, winter activities at Mount Snow include tugging, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and sleigh rides. A ski shop on the premises offers equipment for rent, and here are many bars and restaurants on the mountain to choose from.

Mount Snow is family oriented, and offers a very safe environment for your entire family. You can all relax and enjoy a worry-free vacation. Contact Mount Snow and be sure to ask about family vacation deals.

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