Sugarbush Ski Resort

At Sugarbush Ski Resort, the slopes and trails come down almost 2,500 feet from top to bottom, and they're laid out so that close to half of them are rated as suitable for expert skiers.

Lifts include a gondola almost 2 miles long, four chair lifts, and a Poma. Rentals, instruction, and cross-country ski trails are all part of the establishment.

The ski school offers a ski-week "saturation skiing workshop," which claims to instruct students in centeredness and energy awareness as well as techniques on the slopes.

Equipment and lessons are yours at the base stations for the appropriate fees.

Sugarbush South rises to two peaks nearly 4,000 feet high. Below nine lifts wisk you around the rolling ridges.

Sugarbush North's trails and slopes descend 2,600 feet from top to bottom, and about half the runs are classed as good for the median-level skier. But a look at the mountain trail plan will show you that taking the 4-person chair lift to the top of Mt Ellen will start you on some very long and pretty tricky runs.

Sugarbush North has 36 trails and slopes in all, and usually a good amount of cover for a long season.

The air currents around Sugarbush make it good for soaring or gliding, and the Sugarbush Soaring Association can fill you in on getting airborne. Just so you'll know: You can qualify for solo glider flight in less than two weeks of good, full daily lessons and flights.

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