People tend to go mad when dealing with the hustle and bustle of city life. The constant pressures of career and family can sometimes cause one to become weary and despondent. If you are looking to indulge the senses and release the mind, head no further then Mad River Valley, Vermont. Nestled nicely off of scenic byway 100 this area of northern Vermont consists of four small towns and two major ski resorts. The skiing is remarkable in the winter and early spring but the true prize of this region is its majesty and natural charm.
Whether it's a cream sickle sunset with soft billowy snowflakes that moves you or the smoke leisurely seeping from a small cottage chimney, Mad River Valley Vermont should be at the top of your list of places to travel. This area is free of the commercial eateries and shops that many people so desperately seek a hiatus from which unfortunately have started to plague many ski towns in Vermont.
Sugarbush ski area is relative local secret providing gorgeous "tree" runs and slopes that are never crowded. Mad River Glen is the other ski are in this region offering an alternative to the big tourist trap resorts laden with poor skiers and riders that experienced skiers have come to detest.
Mad River Valley combines a rustic old New England feel with a variety of quality skiing options and conditions. The area offers its visitors peace from their hectic lifestyles while also providing unparallel skiing and sightseeing opportunities.
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