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Rikert's Ski Touring Center

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Trails: Rikert's Ski Touring Center grooms 42 km (26 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing (classic with skating lanes). Aprroximately half the trails are rated Easiest, 40% More Difficult, and 10% Most Difficult. The center borders on the Green Mountain National Forest and provides a training area for the Middlebury College Nordic Team but is also open to the general public. Rikert's is closed on Mondays.
Trail fees: Adults $15, children & students $8 (winter 2009-10)
Tel: 802-443-2744
Snow report: Trail conditions are reported on the center's website.
Nearest town: Ripton, VT
Web site: Rikert's Ski Touring Center
Trail map: Available at the center and on the center's website
Equipment rentals:
Ski lessons: Private and group lessons are offered. There are also programs for students and school-aged kids.
Other winter activities:
Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Middlebury has a few inns and other accommodations.
Weather forecast: Ripton
Tourism info: Addison County Chamber
Location of trails: The Rikert Ski Touring Center is 12 miles east of Middlebury on Route 125 at the Bread Loaf Campus of Middlebury College.
Map of local region: Rikert Ski Touring Center

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