Located north of Stowe in Vermont’s unspoiled Northeast Kingdom, you’ll find some of the finest cross-country skiing in New England. A year-round destination on 400 acres, this non-profit specializes in exciting outdoor activities for the whole family. The winter season is magical in Craftsbury, offering guests more than just world-class cross-country skiing. Choose from snowshoeing, orienteering, ice skating, backcountry tours, animal tracking, nature studies, yoga, and more. There is also a certified massage therapist, a sauna, and a fitness room on site, and babysitting can be arranged with advance notice. In general, trails are groomed and tracked by mid-morning, though that can be pushed back during days of heavy snow. Unless otherwise noted, always assume groomed also implies tracked. 802-586-7767

For those who enjoy taking to the ice and showing off their skating skills, the newest rink in Stowe is a must-try! The Spruce Peak Village Center offers skate rentals for those who are swinging by for a session. This open-air ice rink is great to visit in the evening when the twinkling lights of the Spruce Camp Base Lodge illuminate the area, making ice skating in Stowe a magical moment.

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The Stowe Arena features ice from June through March, with stick time and public skating offered daily, and is home to the Stowe High School Raiders boys and girls hockey teams, Stowe Youth Hockey, and many other local and regional teams of all ages. Skates are available for rent and beginner skaters can use cones and crates for assistance with balance. 802-253-3721