Trails: 45 km (27 miles) of trails groomed for cross-country skiing link with the Stowe Mountain trails. There are also several backcountry trails, including one connecting with Bolton Valley. The resort is run by the Trapp family of "Sound of Music" fame. Trail fees: Adults $16 (winter 2005/6) Tel: 802-253-8511, 1-800-826-7000 Snow report: Trail conditions are reported on the resort's website Nearest town: Stowe, VT Web site:Trapp Family Lodge Trail map: Available at the center Equipment rentals: Yes Ski lessons: Yes Other winter activities: Sleigh rides, snowshoeing Facilities: Day lodge, waxing room, restaurant, bar, ski shop, warming huts Lodging on site: 96-room lodge and 100 condos Lodging nearby: Stowe has many inns, hotels, resorts, and other accommodations Location of trails: The resort is about 3 miles north of Stowe on Stowe Mountain Road. The road north to Smugglers Notch is closed in winter. Tourism info:Lamoille Valley Chamber | Stowe Chamber Weather forecast:Stowe Map of local region:Stowe
Name of XC Area: Trapp Family Lodge Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2005 Trails that I skied: Sugar Road, Parizio My favorite trails: Parizio, road back to lodge Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: well laid out well groomed higher altitude, always fabulous snow What I disliked: Comments: Great Place, great nordic center Submitted by: BWG Burlington VT from: Burlington VT Date submitted: Feb 12, 2005