We’re officially halfway through winter. Astronomical winter hit its true midpoint on February 3, 2026, the day after Groundhog Day. We're finally seeing more daylight and later sunsets across the Northern Hemisphere. (It feels great!). Sometimes the colder February temperatures catch me off guard. The sunshine,...
The Winter Carnival Ice Show at Middlebury College is a chance to cheer on beginners and be dazzled by competitive skaters. The event features skaters from Middlebury College, the town of Middlebury, UVM and more. Open to the public. Free admission for children under three, all others...
Adventure Dinner's signature winter Love Trek returns for a third year with an afternoon of back-country adventure! Your journey starts by careening up a mountain pass, winding past frozen rivers and evergreen trees gently laden with snow. Arrive at Blueberry Hill Inn and strap on your cross-country...
Adventure Dinner's signature winter Love Trek returns for a third year with an afternoon of back-country adventure! Your journey starts by careening up a mountain pass, winding past frozen rivers and evergreen trees gently laden with snow. Arrive at Blueberry Hill Inn and strap on your cross-country...
The Chester Winter Festival includes horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, sledding, kids snowmobile rides and more at the Pinnacle off Lovers Lane. Join a guided evening snowshoe hike at 5 p.m led by the Chester Conservation Committee. Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids snowmobile rides from the...
Head over to Church Street Marketplace for the annual Ice, Ice, Baby! Watch eight award-winning ice sculptors from Wicked Good Ice create four sculptures on Church Street. Meet October Siberian Vermont sled dogs, enjoy a winter Touch-A-Truck activity, and sip on free hot chocolate! Locations and Additional...
Pete and Sandy Gebbie are farmers and skiers with three backyard rope tows. When the snow is good, friends—and sometimes strangers—come over to ski. This year (2024) marks the 90th anniversary of the first rope tow in the United States, which opened at Gilbert’s Hill in...
Meet at the Farm & Wilderness SAM Trail in Plymouth for a guided snowshoe/hike. The two-hour trek is a moderate out-and-back hike that's open to all ages with little elevation gain. Total hike distance will be between 1 and 1.5 miles depending on the consensus from...
The Vertical Challenge is a series of free, casual ski and snowboard races held at the best ski resorts throughout the Northeast, including Burke Mountain. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival atmosphere, featuring fun snowy activities for all ages and special giveaways. In addition...
The Penguin Plunge on the Burlington Waterfront is a widely recognized, highly anticipated winter event that raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics Vermont. Community members of all ages form teams, raise money and plunge into icy Lake Champlain....
