Winter Activities
A Wonderland of Adventure
The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, set amidst the splendor of Vermont’s scenic Green Mountains with 914 acres of mountain trails right in our backyard. Located in Manchester, Vermont, a mountain town that has everything: spectacular dining, history and of course spectacular skiing. With easy access to both Bromley and Stratton Mountains, The Equinox Resort & Spa is right in the epicenter for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter recreation.
SNOW FUN AT THE EQUINOX
LOCAL LIVE MUSIC IN FALCON BAR
S'MORES BY THE FIREPIT
FRIDAY NIGHT SIP & SOCIAL WITH COOPER
SNOWMAN GARDEN
OUTDOOR SKATING
SLEDDING ON THE HILL
MONSTER TRAX KIDS SNOW SHOES
Downhill Skiing
Beginning and experienced skiers alike can take advantage of our resort’s proximity to Vermont’s best trails. Bromley Mountain is just seven miles away, and Stratton Mountain is 17 miles from the resort.
Cross Country Skiing
Explore a variety of trails that wind through beautiful Vermont scenery. Trails are appropriate for cross country skiers of all abilities.
Viking Nordic - 35 kilometers of trails for skiing & snowshoeing just 20 minutes from Manchester.
Hildene - 8 miles of trails with ski & snowshoe rentals
Land Rover Experience
Whether this is your first time off road or you have plenty of experience away from the pavement, a lesson with Land Rover Experience Driving School cover the basics of expedition-style driving and mastering off-road obstacles such as steep ascents and descents, side-tilts, log and water crossings, rock crawls, and boulders. And, yes, it’s as fun as it sounds.
Book your Experience
Sleigh Rides
Manchester and the surrounding areas offer several unforgettable sleigh ride experiences. Enjoy scenic wagon rides through the snow-capped Green Mountains. Weather dependent.
Taylor Farm at (802) 824 5690 for information and reservations.
Ice Skating
Bring your own skates and glide & twirl on our new outdoor skating rink. For year round skating head to Olympic Sized Riley Rink , just a few minutes from the resort. Riley Rink also offers rental skates.
Please note our On Site Skating Rink will open weather & temperature permitting in December.
Snowshoeing
Many scenic trails are available for exploring in the winter, and we have the maps to get you there. Equipment Rental Options:
Eastern Mountain Sports (802) 366-8082
The Mountain Goat (802) 362-5159
Tubing
Try a classic thrilling winter pastime at one of the local mountains. Simply hop on a tube and enjoy the ride, then get up and do it all over again.
Snowmobiling
There are miles and miles of snowmobile trails throughout the area providing access to the beautiful backcountry and breathtaking vistas.
Stratton Snowmobile Tours: 802 379 1483 email: strattontours@gmail.com
Sledding
Feel like a kid again. Whether you are five, fifteen or fifty! Simply grab one of our resort sleds and head out back to the sledding hill at Burr & Burton.
Chief Happiness Officer
Meet Cooper
Equinox Resort's most popular employee, Golden Retriever, Cooper, Chief Happiness Officer. Cooper's tasks include greeting guests with the #EquinoxPawsUp greeting. Cooper will also concentrate his canine efforts on creating memories with all of our guests and making everyone feel at home.
Far from Ordinary
Resort Amenities
At The Equinox, we want our guests to enjoy a quintessential Vermont getaway experience unlike any other. In order to help you to focus on your Vermont escape, we provide services & offerings that are truly unique to our property.
Meet Reptiles, Birds & Mammals 5/27, 7/1/, 7/29, 8/26, 9/16, 10/7
Vermont Wildlife
We'll meet some live animals from the Green Mountain State and have opportunities to talk about northeastern wildlife in this engaging presentation.
Visit with Hawks, Owls & Falcons 6/10, 7/15, 8/12, 9/2, 9/30 & 10/14
Meet the Raptors
Meet live birds of prey in this interactive and informative visit from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum.
Join Us Saturday at 10am
GOLDEN HIKES WITH “JAY & COOPER”
Join Jay & Cooper, our Chief Happiness Officer for a casual hike on the 914-acre Equinox Preserve. Dress for the weather, comfortable shoes, a water bottle, your sense of adventure and your four-legged friends! (Kids Under 13 must be accompanied by an Adult)
