You’ve probably never heard of Northeast Slopes but if you ever find yourself in Orange County, Vermont you are mandated to take a trip up the oldest continuously operating ski tow in the USA. The ski area is staffed completely by volunteers and there is no ski patrol on duty…“In case of emergency call 911 and alert kitchen staff.” Warms my heart to know there’s a place like this still out there. You can tell Glen Plake is a fan:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....