TOWN GUIDE : WILMINGTON
trails that are ideal for novices who wish to experience a long , continuous ski run from summit to base . The Sunbrook Face features several ungroomed trails , which provide a taste of traditional New England Skiing . The North Face is a challenging proving ground where accomplished ski and snowboard veterans can savor some of the steepest terrain in the Northeast . The terrain parks in the Carinthia area are perfect for skiers and boarders of all experience levels , and are chock-full of tantalizing obstacles , rails , and jumps , as well as Mount Snow ’ s gargantuan super half-pipe .
Private and group ski and snowboard lessons are taught by Mount Snow ’ s talented and friendly instructors , and their youth development and competition programs offer emergent winter athletes the chance to hone their skiing and snowboarding skills . For on-site ski and snowboard rentals , visit Sundance Retail and Rentals or The Grind Tune Shop and Rentals , both of which are located within the bounds of the Mount Snow campus . The Mount Snow Tubing Hill is great for both kids and adults , and guests in search of a pampering respite should book a relaxing treatment or massage at the on-site Naturespa at the Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort . The Grand Summit Resort provides elegant mountainside accommodations , and also houses a health club , an outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi , and a farm-totable restaurant . For those in search of more affordable lodging , the Snow Lake Lodge is also located on the resort grounds . Harriman ’ s Farm to Table at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel is an outstanding dining option for both romantic après ski evenings and family dinners at Mount Snow . Toothsome gourmet dishes are made with highquality locally-sourced ingredients , and the drink menu features Vermont craft beer and specialty drinks made by their expert mixologists . For a refreshing lunchtime bite , pop into Cuzzins Bar & Grill at the Main Base Lodge for a tasty wrap , burger , or salad .
The hills surrounding Wilmington and West Dover are home to some absolutely incredible snowmobiling trails , which offer high-octane wintertime entertainment . The trails are lovingly maintained by a local chapter of the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers ( VAST ), The Deerfield Valley Stump Jumpers . Working hand-inhand with local lodging businesses , authorized snowmobile dealers , and VAST , they help visitors and native Vermonters take advantage of the Green Mountain State ’ s exhilarating snowmobile trails . All snowmobilers who wish to ride on Vermont ’ s trails are required to have their
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