Trails: At the Bolton Valley Resort's Nordic Center 35 km (21 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. Almost all of the groomed trails are rated Intermediate with the exception of three Easy loops.
There are also more than 50 km of backcountry trails, including a section of the Catamount Trail connecting to the Trapp Family Lodge. All backcountry trails are rated Advanced. The annual Backcountry Challenge Race and Tour starts at the Trapp Family nordic center and ends 17 km later at Bolton Valley. Trail fees: XC skiing: adults $17, juniors (7-17) & seniors $13 (winter 2009-10) Tel: 802-434-6876 Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the resort's website. Nearest town: Bolton, VT Web site:Bolton Valley Resort Trail map: Available on the resort's website and at the nordic center Equipment rentals: Backcountry and xc ski equipment, snowshoes, pulks Ski lessons: Group lessons are scheduled on Wednesdays and weekends. Free clinics on Sundays (2010). Nordic kids four-week program. Guided ski and snowshoe tours. Other winter activities: Alpine and telemark skiing (1,700 feet vertical), snowboarding, snowshoeing (60 km of trails) Facilities: Nordic lodge is in the sports center where there is a indoor pool, hot tub and a bar. Restaurant and chid care are nearby. Two warming shelters are on the backcountry trails. Lodging on site: The Inn at Bolton Valley has 60 rooms and suites. There are also condominiums (1-4 BRs) at the resort. Lodging nearby: Stowe and Burlington have many hotels and other accommodations. Tourism info:Lake Champlain Regional Chamber Weather forecast:Bolton Location of trails: Bolton Valley Resort is located at 4302 Bolton Valley Access Rd, Bolton Valley, about 20 miles east of Burlington. The nordic center is in the sports center. From the north take Exit 10 off I-89 at Richmond then follow Route 2 east to Bolton. From the south take Exit 10 at Waterbury then follow Route 2 west to Bolton. Check the VT Road Conditions before driving. Map of local region:Bolton Valley Nordic Center
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