Dibba and Walter and his wife Carole joined Kimm and Kenn for an almost-too-cold adventure of cross-country skiing at Prospect Mountain in Woodford, VT.
Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center, a non-profit community ski area supported by the Vermont Land Trust, has over 30 km of groomed trails. Despite the cold, we enjoyed a trek out to and across a beaver pond on well-groomed trails with plenty of fresh snow as promised. After warming up in the lodge with hot chili, some folks decided to call it a day.
Kimm and Kenn bundled up again and set out on snowshoes for a climb through the woods to the summit of Prospect Mountain (elev. gain about 600 ft.).
The panorama from the top did not disappoint, offering a clear view of nearby Stratton Mountain. We thought we’d be alone up there, but we were wrong! The expert-level cross-country ski trails also led to the summit. Many folks enjoyed the views, then skied back down. Prospect Mountain has a lot to offer!
On day two, Walter and Carole opted to visit Mass MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) and The Clark Art Institute. Dibba, Kenn, and Kimm braved the cold once again to ski at Prospect. This time, we headed out in the opposite direction and even tackled a few intermediate trails.
A highlight of our trip was visiting local restaurants in downtown Bennington, VT. Though we were few, we had a great time
Kimm and Kenn
