More Snow, More Fun, More Value! High in the Green Mountains of Vermont is Bolton Valley Resort. It is a unique, high mountain alpine village surrounded by over 5,000 pristine acres. At Bolton Valley the recreational opportunities are as numerous as the views are spectacular. Whether your interest is skiing or snowboarding, telemark or Nordic, backcountry or night skiing, Bolton Valley has it all in abundance.
After your legs have had enough, relax in the Sports Center's Jacuzzi, heated pool or warm up in the sauna. Need more activity? Join a basketball game, play tennis, or work out on exercise equipment. There seems to be no limit on ways to stay active.
Great food, we have that too. Want to stay in slope side lodging? Look no further. All the lodging, whether they be Inn accommodations, suites, or condominiums, all are either on the slopes or within a short walking distance. No cars needed at Bolton Valley, it's all right here. We are family friendly, affordable and offer loads of fun. This is the place to get away and enjoy the best Vermont has to offer.
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August 28 - September 6, 2010 - Champlain Valley Fair
The Champlain Valley Fair is an annual tradition in Vermont. Whatever you like in a fair - food, agriculture exhibits, top name entertainers, the midway – this fair has it. Ten days of "Summer’s Last Blast."
The fair is held at the Champlain Valley Exposition from 10am to midnight every day from August 28 - September 6.
September 02-06, 2010 - Vermont's Largest Ski and Snowboard Sale
More than $1 million worth of name brand skis, boots, snowboards and skiing/riding accessories will be on sale for liquidation prices as part of Vermont's Largest Ski and Snowboard Sale. The sale is being produced in conjunction with The Ski and Snowboard Liquidation Center, a New England company with years of experience producing large scale ski and snowboard sale events. Qualified technicians will be on site for binding mounting and adjustments.
As an added bonus we'll be printing 2010-11 Season Passes at the sale. For those who have not yet purchased their pass for the season passes will also be available to buy at the sale.
September 03, 2010 - The Labor of Love Rail Jam
Vermont's first ski and snowboard rail jam of the season.
Bolton Valley will host the first ski and snowboard rail jam of the season on Friday, September 3rd. The tennis courts next to the Sports Center will be covered with "snow" collected from a local hockey rink, rails will be set up and skiers and riders will be turned loose for about an hour to jam. We'll have some prizes for the best skiers and riders at the end of the jam and some extra prizes to toss to all competitors.
Schedule: (all events at the Sports Center)
5:00 – 5:45pm - Bib pick up and day of registration (based on space available)
6:00-7:00pm - Rail Jam
7:00pm - Awards
September 05, 2010 - Labor Day Weekend Farmers Market
Bolton Valley has partnered with the Richmond Farmers Market to bring you a special Sunday edition of the market right here at Bolton Valley. The market will feature more than 20 vendors selling locally grown produce and meat, tasty prepared foods, locally produced crafts, fresh baked goods, flowers and plants. The market will run from 10am-2pm and will be held outside next to the Sports Center, rain or shine. If you are in the Richmond Vermont area before Labor Day be sure to check out the Farmers Market held every Friday from 3-6:30pm at Volunteers Green in downtown Richmond.
While at the Market enjoy live music from The Fizz from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Here is a band that lives up to their name. The Fizz has high spirits, effervescence, and vivacity. Shake up a bunch of great music that you have heard over the years, add influences from Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Bob Dylan, Talking Heads and The Beatles, throw the entire mixture into a musical blender and you have The Fizz. Everyone will enjoy the new creative and original sounds produced by The Fizz. Join Dave Kleh on guitars, keyboard, harmonica and vocals; Jim White on keyboard, percussion and vocals; Bob Greenlese on drums and Guy Henderson on bass.
October 30, 2010 - Job Fair
Come meet managers from Bolton Valley and see what jobs we have open that you may be interested in.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the main base lodge.
November 13, 2010 - Job Fair
Come meet managers from Bolton Valley and see what jobs we have open that you may be interested in.
Centrally located to Burlington and Waterbury, Bolton Valley is an ideal place to stay while exploring the natural beauty of northern Vermont. There are several worthwhile attractions within a half hour drive of Bolton Valley such as the Ben and Jerry's Factory, Shelburne Museum, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and beautiful Lake Champlain. Dining, live music venues, museums and special events abound in Burlington and the surrounding communities. Best of all, when you are done exploring you can retreat to Bolton Valley for a comfortable evening in the cool mountain air.
We host several weddings throughout the summer at The Ponds, a beautiful Adirondack style venue set on a spring-fed mountain pond overlooking Camel's Hump and the Green Mountains. You will also see the Michelin Driving school in full operation around the mountain in the summer, conducing skid testing in the Timberline parking lot and off road testing on the mountain.
With Bolton Valley's 5000 acres of pristine wilderness hikers are never at a loss for a good trail. Whether you explore the trails on the alpine resort or hike on our narrow backcountry trails; good views and a peaceful time in the woods is easy to find. The famous state-long Long Trail travels the ridge line atop our backcountry trails and a stop at Harrington's View is a must for an afternoon lunch.
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