Snow Sports
Winter in Vermont is magical, and Brandon has lots of outdoor beauty and adventure to share.
Enjoy a relaxing day drinking in snow- blanketed landscape, or head out for an adrenaline rush! Local snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and fat tire biking opportunities for all skill levels abound. In our backyard are backcountry trails, and a short drive brings you to some of Vermont’s premier ski areas. Head to nearby lakes for ice fishing or ice sailing tournaments. Then make your way back into town for craft beverage or a delicious meal, unhampered by the resort crowds.
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Brandon is perfectly situated for folks wanting to take advantage of great downhill trails at different resorts. Within about a 45 minute drive of downtown Brandon are some of Vermont's finest ski areas: Killington, Pico, Sugarbush, and Mad River.
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
There are many great places to cross-country ski and snowshoe within a short drive of downtown Brandon.
Backcountry skiing - also known as “skinning” for the nylon or mohair skins worn on skis to make walking uphill possible - is a rapidly developing sport with ancient origins. In the last several years that concept has been modified and adopted by outdoor winter enthusiasts and has exploded upon the Vermont skiing scene.
Safety Considerations
Any winter outing in Vermont should be undertaken with a strong dose of common sense. Be aware that cell service may not be available at many locations, especially those at higher elevations. A non-exhaustive list of suggestions and tips includes the following: don’t go alone, check weather conditions in advance, let a responsible person know where you’re going and when you expect to return, bring adequate clothing, food, water, and other supplies, and check all of your equipment in advance to confirm that it is working properly. Make your outing a memorable one, for all the right reasons.