Information on Burke Mountain:
Among skiing legion, Burke has long been known for its expert terrain. Its glades are legendary, pitches that knot the stomach and meandering trails through the forest reminiscent of the golden era of skiing. Home to the Burke Mountain Ski Academy, the oldest and most prestigious ski academy in the country, Burke Mountain offers an authentic old New England-style atmosphere for those seeking an unpretentious, family-friendly alpine experience. Burke's low-key scene belies the magnitude of its skiing product. With a 2,000 vertical foot drop, 250 inches of average annual snowfall, superior glades and contour-following trails rarely seen any longer, Burke delivers a classic Vermont alpine experience. Families are drawn to Burke because of its low-key, friendly atmosphere. Skiers and riders love its 5-acre terrain park, The Gap. New in 2004-05 are a junior terrain park and a novice level glade on the lower mountain. Burke's Coaching Center has experienced, courteous professionals and the coaches in the Children's Center understand how to nurture in young people a life-long love of the sport of skiing.
Burke Mountain Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 9am - 4pm Half Day: 12:30pm
Length of Season:
9-Dec-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 J-bar;1 High-Speed Surface Lift;1 Quad Chair;1 High Speed Quad
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 45
Elevation at base 1267 feet and elevation at summit is 3267 feet.
Skiing Options at Burke Mountain:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 65 km
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Burke Mountain:
From Boston Take I-93 west to I-91. Follow I-91 north to US Hwy 114. Take Hwy 114 east to Burke
Alternate route to Burke Mountain:
From Hartford, CT and New York Take I-91 north to US Hwy 114. Take Hwy 114 east to Burke
Contact Information:
802 626-7300
866 577-5330
http://www.skiburke.com
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