Vermont Winter Inn to Inn Snowshoe

Vermont Winter Inn to Inn Snowshoe Itinerary:

• Day 1

  Arrive around 4pm at the Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen, Vermont. From here we will transfer to Churchill House Inn where we will check in and get to know each other while enjoying this fabulous inn. We will have a brief trip orientation followed by a gourmet dinner served by our hosts featuring fresh, local Vermont produce and four fantastic courses. Dinner provided.

• Day 2

  We awake and are served a hearty hot breakfast at the inn's dining room before heading out on the first leg of our journey . After our host packs our trail lunches, we have our luggage shuttled to the next inn and set out for an 8.8- mile snowshoe to the Blueberry Hill Inn. We may also wish to travel an additional two miles to view the Falls of Lana and enjoy a picnic lunch. Upon our arrival at the Blueberry Hill Inn, we'll rest and enjoy another fine gourmet dinner prepared by our new hosts. Enjoy the Blueberry Hill Inn's 1800's charm and beautiful panoramic views before turning in for the night. All meals, van transportation and luggage shuttle provided.

• Day 3

  After our breakfast we'll once again have our picnic lunches prepared by our gracious hosts, then set out for beautiful Silver Lake. We will use Blueberry Hill as our base camp today, as we venture out into the Vermont winter wilderness. From there we snowshoe, or hike back to the Churchill House Inn, about 8.3 miles total. We plan to arrive there to say our goodbyes in the mid-afternoon. Breakfast, lunch provided.

Although we do our very best to adhere to the schedule listed above, this itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control including weather and terrain conditions. This can include changes in the inns to be used, mode of travel (snowshoes, or hiking boots) trails to be hiked, etc. This trip is operated whether we have snow or no snow. Snow conditions will dictate whether we can snowshoe on the trails or whether we'll enjoy hiking sections of the trail. Typically, Vermont's winter weather will provide plenty of snow for great snow-shoeing.

Contact REI Adventures prior to purchasing your airline tickets to confirm the trip has the minimum number of participants required to operate

If you are traveling alone and specifically request single accommodations, you will be asked to pay the full single supplement noted above.  If you wish to share accommodations, we will assign you a roommate if one is available. If a roommate cannot be found, you will be asked to pay a reduced single fee, which is one half of the full single supplement. Please be advised that there are a very limited number of single accommodations available.

All accommodations, meals as noted in the daily itinerary; use of snowshoes, professional guiding; taxes and inn gratuities; luggage transfers between inns, on-trip van transportation to and from trailheads when required.

Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point; insurance of any kind; alcoholic beverages - these can be purchased at Churchill House, but not at the Blueberry Hill Inn, so be sure to bring your own beverages for nights 2 and 3 if you’d like them (not all of the inns have a license to serve beer and wine; in those cases, you are allowed to bring your own to the inn, but if the inn does have a license, state law prohibits consuming your own in the common areas); soft drinks; guide gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Major: Albany International Airport, Albany, NY – 115 miles, 2.5 hours

Smaller:  
Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT – 55 miles, 1.25 hours
Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH – 135 miles, 2.75 hours

There is no reliable transfer service from any airport to our meeting place.  Anticipate renting a car if flying in for this weekend getaway.

This trip is rated Moderate (3) as snowshoeing is an aerobic activity and more strenuous than hiking. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

Average daytime high temperatures usually range between 20-35 degrees F, with evening temperatures dropping below zero. Precipitation is a possibility at any time in the mountains making adequate raingear a necessity.

This trip is subject to the booking information set forth in the current REI Adventures Weekend Reservation Information. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A full gear list and detailed pre-trip information is sent upon sign-up. We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance through REI Adventures. If coverage is purchased at the time of your initial reservation, the 'Pre-existing Conditions Exclusion' is waived (certain exclusions apply).

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Why wait? Space is limited, reserve your adventure today.

Snowshoeing is an aerobic activity!  Layered clothing systems work best as you will warm up during the activity and cool down when you stop.

Weather

Average daytime high temperatures usually range between 20-35°F, with evening temperatures dropping below zero. Precipitation is a possibility at any time in the mountains making adequate raingear a necessity.

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