My friends and I take a trip to Killington every year and I'm not much of a skier so was looking for something else to do during the day. I tried a snowshoe tour with Bear Trax 4 years ago and absolutely loved it! I've been going back every year since and have a tried 3 different tours. Each year I've convinced a few friends to come with me and now they're all hooked too! The company is very well-organized and the tours are very enjoyable. They always bring 2 guides along so you can go at your own pace and stop as often as you need to. The guides each bring water, snacks and a backpack to collect your excess clothes as you start to get warm on the hike and take layers off. You can also bring your own water and backpack if you prefer. You wear your own boots and just clip into the snowshoes, so you know for sure your boots will fit and you'll be comfortable. They also provide poles.
For true beginners, I recommend the Classic Killington Tour. It's a really good way to get used to snow shoeing, as you walk across a golf course. There are some challenging uphill sections but mostly you get some good exercise outdoors with beautiful scenery. My favorite tour is the Top of Snowshed + Lunch at the Ledgewood Yurt. You hike up through the woods and it feels like you're off-roading. About an hour later, you arrive at the Ledgewood Yurt where you can stop and enjoy lunch and drinks (their bloody mary's are awesome). When the group is done, you trek back down together.
I highly recommend you try a snowshoe tour and see for yourself! read more