What makes a great skiing site? Beautiful mountains, uncrowded slopes, breathtaking views, a friendly atmosphere – you can have all this and more when you go skiing in Vermont. As proof of how popular this sport has become, a museum has been put up exhibiting its history and development here. If you are a serious skier or snowboarder, it is best to invest in a Lake Champlain mountain home so you’re never far from the stunning and all natural snow slopes of Vermont.

Vermont’s first glimpse of skiing came in the mid 1800s as a form of transportation during the winter, when roads and paths were covered with snow. Cross-country skiing originated from Scandinavia 2,000 years ago driven by the need to travel during the winter. Staying at home during the entire winter is not an option, especially for Vermonters who are known to have a constant craving for excitement.

Vermont’s mountainous terrain, together with its snowy climate, has pushed it to the forefront of skiing. Now, there are eleven ski resorts here – enough to keep every ski or snowboard enthusiast happy. It has also revolutionized skiing in general by developing the country’s first mechanical chair lift in 1940. Now, every ski resort in the U.S. has one and cannot function without it.

If you are already eyeing a Lake Champlain mountain home or are in search of one, contact Kathy O’Brien now and let her thorough firsthand knowledge of the area and her real estate expertise work for you.