perfect scenery -- Smugglers Notch near Burlington. Open to the public in winter, summer and fall, the resort, which covers more than 1,000 acres over three interconnecting mountains, has been voted one of the top resorts to play host to some of the best family ski vacation packages available.

The mountains - Morse, Madonna and Sterling - provide both simple and challenging slopes to suit all abilities. The most challenging run of all, however, is the Black Hole, the only triple black diamond run on the East coast.

The Best Family Activities Around!
Smugglers Notch prides itself on providing plenty to do for the whole family. In winter there are various family ski vacation packages available to suit all customers. In addition to skiing, activities inWinter WalkingWinter walking gives visitors the ideal chance to see the sights of the picturesque resort. Following trained guides, you do not have to have any special skills to participate in the program though it is more suitable for people age 18 and over. There are various routes from which you can choose, all taking a couple of hours.

Dog Sledding
When choosing dog sledding as your preferred activity, it is important to make sure you and your family are dressed up nice and warm. In order to participate in this activity you do have to book in advance as there are only a limited number of spaces available. This is an experience not to be missed especially for children.

Airboarding
Airboarding is a fairly new activity at the Vermont resorts and involves going down mountains slopes on a sort of inflatable sled that's light and easy to control. Anybody wishing to partake in this activity has to be at least 13 years of age.

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