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Discover Okemo Valley!

Winter in Okemo Valley: A Seasonal Embrace Okemo Valley settles into its winter rhythm as the hillsides transform beneath a soft quilt of snow. Frost‑tipped mornings brighten into crisp, blue‑sky afternoons—perfect for skiing and riding at Okemo, snowshoeing through quiet forests, or taking slow, scenic drives past fields and villages wrapped in winter’s calm.

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Clearwater Sports Celebrates 50 Years of Adventure in the Mad River Valley

This year, the Mad River Valley is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 50 years of Clearwater Sports — a business that has helped define outdoor recreation in Central Vermont and has…

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Experience an Unforgettable Winter in Manchester, Vermont

This winter is shaping up to be one of the best in years for the Manchester area. With abundant snowfall and crisp, cool temperatures, the region is primed for an […]

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Welcoming Blueberry Lake Cross Country Center to the MRV Chamber of Commerce

We’re thrilled to welcome Blueberry Lake Cross Country Center as the newest member of the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce—and there’s already a lot of excitement and positive buzz…

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Reconnect This Winter with a Vermont Weekend Getaway

When was the last time you and your partner truly unplugged? Not just for an evening, but for an entire weekend where the only agenda was each other. The Mad River Valley offers exactly that kind of escape. This isn’t a weekend getaway where you’re racing from activity to activity, checking boxes on a tourist …

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The Best Places to Ski in Vermont

Everything You Need to Know About Sugarbush Resort When skiers talk about the best places to ski in Vermont, two names come up again and again: Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen. Both call the Mad River Valley home, and together they create one of the most authentic ski experiences you’ll find anywhere in the …

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Where to go Ice Skating in Vermont: The Skatium in Waitsfield

Crisp Vermont air filling your lungs, the sound of skate blades carving across fresh ice, and the Green Mountains rising in the distance as you glide under the stars. This is ice skating in Vermont the way it’s meant to be experienced: outdoors, under an open sky, surrounded by the kind of natural beauty that …

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Best Sledding Hills in Mad River Valley: Winter Fun for All Ages

Sledding in Vermont is pure joy. There’s just something about flying down a snowy hill that makes you feel like a kid again. Whether you’re here with family or just want to relive the joy of your own childhood, sledding in the Mad River Valley is an absolute must. Staying at our Vermont lodges gives …

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Celebrate the Holidays in Beautiful Bennington, Vermont

Your Guide to a Festive December There’s nothing quite like December in Bennington. Snow-covered evergreens, warm lights twinkling along Main Street, and the kind of small-town charm that makes the

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Manchester Vermont and Winter Adventure

The Manchester Vermont area is the perfect place to embrace the beauty and enchantment of the upcoming winter months and the festive holiday season. As the inns and hotels begin to “deck the halls” in anticipation of the beloved Shires’ Holiday Inn Tours, many of our local restaurants are crafting seasonally inspired holiday menus, while shops are gearing up to make your holiday shopping a breeze and stress-free.

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Holiday Walkabout in Waitsfield Vermont

MULTI DAY EVENT: This year’s Walkabout will take place over two days; . Everyone is invited to participate in a way that makes the most sense for their business. Come…

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From Thanksgiving to Christmas: Bennington Vermont’s Best Local Gifts and Treats

Celebrate the season, Bennington-style Gift-giving has a long, fascinating history, and researchers explain that its true purpose is to build bonds and nurture trust. Whether you’re a staunch holiday minimalist

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