Outdoor ice skating usually involves small ponds or cleared sections of larger rinks to play some pond hockey, skate around, or practice maneuvers, but some people prefer nordic skating. Nordic skating involves shredding across natural ice for the sake of travel, similar to nordic skiing.
If you’re looking to experience nordic skating for yourself in the United States, Lake Morey in Vermont is a great place to do so. Located in the town of Fairlee, Lake Morey Resort provides both a standard ice skating rink and the country’s longest ice trail, currently stretching 4 miles long across the entire lake.
Those interested in skating the Lake Morey Ice Trail can do so for free with access at the Fairlee Town Beach, 226 Clubhouse Rd, or other town designated locations. When the ice is open, the Clubhouse at 179 Clubhouse Rd across from Lake Morey Resort offers skate rentals. If you’re looking to stay for a few nights, Lake Morey Resort offers Stay and Play specials with access to skate rentals, and indoor pool, billiards, a health club, a sauna, snowshoes, and more.
