The Killington Area offers an amazing variety of winter activities. Among them, downhill skiing and snowboarding, ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, hiking, and sleigh rides. Killington is approximately an hour and a half away.

Ascutney Mountain Resort a year-round resort with 57 trails, six lifts, 1800 feet of vertical drop, cross-country skiing and mountain biking, and health club (if you'd prefer indoor exercise) is only 15 minutes away. www.ascutney.com

Okemo Mountain with 95% snowmaking coverage (Vermont's most extensive coverage), Southern Vermont's highest vertical (2,150 ft.) drop, a modern and efficient lift system and a vast trail network of steeps, glades, cruisers, bumps and novice terrain, Okemo is Big mountain skiing and riding. The Village of Ludlow at the base of the slopes features a delightful medley of restaurants, shops, services and lodging options. Okemo is about 2 hours away.

Mt. Sunapee, a year-round resort, offers many winter activities including skiing and snowboarding. The ski area recently had a $1.5 million renovation, including more snowmaking capabilities, eight trail improvements and expanded parking facilities. Mt. Sunapee is approximately an hour away. www.mtsunapee.com