This tour of 6–7 miles will explore the old logging roads and mature hardwood forests of Stowe’s Ranch Valley, the birthplace of Vermont skiing. The route is one-third groomed and two-thirds backcountry. There is nothing very steep, but participants should have a strong herringbone and snowplow. Trail fee is required.

Contact: Dirk Anderson and Lee Youngman, 802-793-2612

For strong, intermediate skiers, this 35-mile backcountry ski tour runs from near the headwaters of the Deerfield River to the Massachusetts border. The first 8 miles are usually brutal trail breaking, the next 8 may be easy downhill glides or brutal trail breaking, the next 11 are mostly flat and easy, and the last 8 are flat and easy, if you have any energy left. Early start, possibly van-supported. Open only to folks who are reasonably sure they can do the entire length, but there will be bail out options.

Contact: Sam Bartlett, 413-624-0192