Climb
Hiking to the top of Mount Mansfield
STOWE,
VERMONT
Some ski resorts spark a kinetic response
from travelers, whether during the winter or
summer. Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont,
definitely fits that bill. Relive your summer
camp years by canoeing or kayaking in the
Lamoille River, then reward yourself in an un-
summer camp way with a glass of crisp, fruity
wine from a local winery. Try your hand at
climbing or bouldering, in a controlled setting,
at the foot of Mount Mansfield, where the
mechanics of sports climbing are as cerebral
an experience as physical. Many of us climbed
trees as kids; imagine that ritual once more
where every foothold is a puzzle and every
ascent a victory. Or enjoy a different kind of
ascension by riding the gondola at Spruce
Peak — no handholds required.
And for that old-time communal sensibility,
participate in the Weekends on the Green
at Spruce Peak, where families, fun and
“everything that connects us” are celebrated.
Play croquet, bean-bag toss and other lawn
games while listening to live music and diving
into the local food-truck culinary scene.
Gondolas at
Stowe Mountain
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