Miramar Ski Club
Waitsfield: Settled in 1789 by General Benjamin Wait. In 1830, a grist (flour) mill and sawmill sat on our lodge's site. This old mill now houses our lodge.
Hiking: The Long Trail, less than 10 miles from our lodge, is one of the most scenic trails in the East. Some of the mountains we hike are Scrag and General Stark Mountains, Mt. Abraham, Camel's Hump, Mt. Ellen and Mt. Mansfield. Peaks range from 2911 feet to the chin of Mt. Mansfield (4393 feet, the highest peak in Vermont). Your trip leader will have most maps or if you wish you can call the Green Mountain Club at (802) 244-7037 for maps.
Swimming: You can swim at the 1830 covered bridge (5 minute walk away) or at the Punch Bowl (about 15 minutes away) where the river rushes into a deep pool with diving rocks and waterfalls. Beautiful! Our river moves so fast that it runs clean and the town constantly checks it for safety.
Canoeing: Canoes can be rented at the Waterbury reservoir (15 minutes away). Sometimes we do the Winooski, a Class I with an interesting rock barrier as a skill test.
Biking: Vermont is a bicycling mecca! Bikes, road and mountain, can also be rented in the area.
Horseback Riding: Several places. The Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm has adorable fuzzy horses.
Tennis: A short drive to indoor and outdoor courts. Sugarbush Sports Center offers courts, indoor and outdoor pools and an excellent gym at okay prices.
Misc.: You find it: Shelburne Museum, soaring in a sailplane, shops, crafts, old houses, round barns, summer theatre, yard sales, wandering back roads...... discover it, then tell us!
What to Bring?
Be sure to bring the proper equipment for the activity that you want to do. For example, you will not be invited to hike without hiking footwear, water bottle, daypack and rain gear. Sneakers are fine for backroads strolling. Call the Trip Leader if in doubt about equipment.
All linens and towels are supplied, but must remain in the lodge, so bring a beach towel or blanket for outdoor use.