Amazing and friendly people! Great products for an affordable price! Will definitely be coming back!read more

East Burke sports is a great little gem tucked into the booming quarter mile strip known as east…read moreBurke. The staff knows their stuff, and is more than willing to help you decide between pedals, powerbars, or whatever you are in need of. They are located right at the trailhead for kingdom trails (mountain biking), next to east Burke market, and along the bank of a lazy bend in the river. Pro tip: for a little mountain bike recharge- Grab a drink and a snack from the market and post up on a picnic bench. The Constant flow of bikers is always amusing.

Great place to rent a bike from with friendly positive knowledgeable vibes oozing from everyone who…read moreworked there. I went to the Ladies All Ride event with my family this past weekend and needed a mountain bike to ride on, so I rented one from the shop. I appreciate the attention to detail the associates put into making sure I was well fitted to the bike. They let me try out a couple of bikes, adjusted the seat to my height, watched me ride in the parking lot to make sure I was well aligned and checked in at the end of each day when I got back to see how it went. Highly recommend this place if you want to be well taken care of!

Disappointing! We had a wonderful time at the Wildflower Inn but this place leaves much to be…read moredesired. Attempted to rent bikes for our three children on two occasions and were treated with contempt because we didn't make a reservation. Tried to make alternative plans for later in the day or next day but these folks couldn't care less. No great loss. Plenty of other activities in this gorgeous part of the world.

So 12 of my closest friend and I spent the day with Collin and his team. What an amazing…read moreexperience. From the trail knowledge to the level of safety they not only met but way exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a world class experience as well as exposure to some of the best mtb trails on the east coast (and perhaps the US) if you want to make the most of your time book it with Collin....as a critical NYer you will not be disappointed.

What?!? No rave reviews for Kingdom Experiences yet?? I am thrilled to be the first!…read more This past Memorial Day weekend was our second time using Kingdom Experiences for our guides Kingdom Trails. We went back to them because our first experience was so great, and we'll be back with them again later this season! Our guide Ian was outstanding. He talked to us about the type of riding we were looking to do, and perfectly matched our skills and time frame to our ride. He checked in frequently during the ride to make sure the pace and trails were a fit for us. I would recommend Kingdom Experiences highly. Both email and phone conversations with Caitlin were easy and pleasant. Get out and RIDE!

I love the VT- Canada border and when I heard of this bike path, I made a special trip north to…read morecheck it out. 11.2 miles, round trip., the path starts in downtown Newport at the waterfront - State building. Trail markers point the way north to Beebe. The path starts in town, through the waterfront park, past the Prouty Beach and to the North County Hospital, where it leads onto an old gravel train rail bed. The trail is for beginners. Its all flat and look a little over 1 hour to complete the round trip. Hybrid bikes will work fine. Some locals call this trail the Beebe Spur 'n spin. Beautiful scenery that travels along Lake Memphremagog, and the backyards of the locals that have lake access. In Beebe, the path turns off the lake, and travels through some local farms for a few more miles, until it ends at a local road at the US- Canada Border. A sign will warn you to check in with customs if you wish to continue to ride. We did not have our passports so we turned around. Next time we may venture further.

This (along with two other trails over the border) make for a great (and relatively easy) 1/2 day…read moretrip. Here is a description of the 30-mile ride I took this week - PASSPORT REQUIRED: Park at North County Hospital on Prouty Rd. (Newport). Trail starts 200 feet east. Pick up the gravel trail heading north by Lake Mephremagog. Good conditions for Hybrid and trail bike tires. At the end of the trail, take a right onto the paved road (North Derby Rd.) Approx. 2 miles to the end, then left. Pass through Canadian customs. Take a quick, few-hundred feet detour, east from the Customs house for a photo of Canusa St. dividing the US/Canada. Then back to the customs station and a right following Rt. 247 north for about 3/4 mile, past a large "Rediker" stone and a couple of banks, until you see the Tomifobia Nature Trail heading off to the right. The first mile of this 19-km trail isn't too scenic but it gets better very quickly. I went about 5 miles down the trail, then turned around and came back to the marked road barrier at "Ch. de Stanstead" (Stanstead Rd.?). There's a pond to your right at this crossing. Left /southeast on Ch. de Stanstead for about 2 miles to its end, then left (east) on Rue Maple. (This Stanstead/Maple roads part is seriously uphill for a total of about 2.5 miles). At the end of Rue Maple, you're in downtown Stanstead. Take a right (south) onto Rt. 143/Rue Dufferin heading back towards the US border. Just before the border, make a left on Boulevard Notre Dame, then a quick right on Baxter. A couple of blocks take you to the Haskell Library and Opera house, straddling the border. Park the bike on the Canadian side and walk around to the front door of the library which is on the US side. Make sure to take a tour for 5 bucks to see the opera house and the stripes on the floors that mark the border running through the building. From the library, go back north on Rue Church, 1/4 mile to Blvd. Notre Dame (Rt. 247) and take a left (west). Cross Rt. 143 (large stone fountain will be on your left). After a quick down-hill (1/4 mile), bear to the right on Rue Passenger, following black on white signs for "Piste Cyclable de Stanstead" bike trail . It's a little hard to find, so best to look at a Google Map before leaving the library to get familiar. Basically it's up a short hill on Rue Passenger than downhill left. You'll see the trail to the right at a power substation. It's less than 5 minutes from Library to this trail by bike. Follow this bike trail about 2 miles until it crosses Rt. 247, about a 1/4 mile from the border station you where you entered Canada. Go left (south) on Rt. 247, through US customs, then a quick right at the post office to follow your way back on N. Derby Rd. to the Newport Trail and the start of the ride. The Tomifobia and Newport trails are both loaded with beautiful sites. The final trail (Piste Cyclable Stanstead) is more functional than beautiful, but was in excellent condition (hard-packed dirt) and kept me off the main road (Rt. 247) just to the south of the trail. Enjoy!

The Hotel looks amazing from the outside, however; once you step inside the hallways are hot, some…read moreof the older employees are not very professional. I had to wait in line for 15 min to reserve a room for the next day, then I was told I had to call as the women behind the from desk did not know how to book a reservation, she also did not seem to be a fan of my dog whom I took on the trip with me. The room was not what I expected, no warm blankets on the bed, felt like I was in a hospital bed with the cheap blankets, shower only had half a door, making the shower experience a cold one. The food was ok, chicken was chewy. Although I lived in VT and would walk the beautiful grounds of the property, would never stay there again.

Burke mountain is an absolute hidden gem. We have been coming here for several years with our kids…read morewho are now 15 and 18. Burke Mountain has something for all levels of skiers and the surrounding town is quaint and lovely. My only criticism is that I would prefer to not enjoy the hot tub with Burke employees that are preaching about Burke Mountains ongoing financial challenges. We get it, it's hard to run an amazing resort in challenging times and Burke has a history. I just don't want to hear about it on repeat when I'm trying to support the company by coming here year after year (times 10yrs) and relax while doing so. ("He and she" employees that were there 2/20/25 should do better if they want to support the future of this lovely resort). Families and folks looking for an amazing mountain to enjoy, please support Burke. Burke management, require better of your employees.

My son tore his ACL but we had booked a getaway up north. So we had to be creative and decided to…read morebook the Snow Coach. We had seen it at Great Glen Trails last year when we were snow shoeing. Mark was our driver and we basically received an amazing history, geography and weather lesson all in one. We had low expectations as the weather was not great, however it exceeded expectations. We still had a great time!

We rode the SnowCoach - Ron was our guide up the Auto Road of Mt Washington and he was fantastic…read more They were very helpful getting my dad - who uses a wheelchair- into the coach. The views at the top were epic though you don't get to the summit. The OutdoorCenter also offers snowshoeing and fat biking and snow tubing and cross country skiing too. Lots to do here with miles of trails. Well worth the price!

We spent this past Friday morning (March 20) with guide Christiane at Mont Sutton, and she was…read moreabsolutely fantastic! As first-time visitors, her deep knowledge and enthusiasm allowed us to enjoy the mountain to the fullest--both during our session and on the days following. Christiane has skied Sutton since the 1960s and her passion for the terrain is infectious. She took the time to carefully assess our different abilities, guiding us so that my girlfriend felt safe while progressing from green to blue and eventually black trails. Her frequent check-ins and attentive nature allowed us to explore areas I never would have attempted on my own. Christiane is warm, open, and a brilliant communicator. I recommend her highly to anyone looking to get acquainted with the magic of Mont Sutton.

We love this mountain. There is skiing for every ability. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The…read moresize makes a day on the mountain with family easy and painless, from dropping kids and gear to navigating the trails to grabbing lunch. The guide program is a little known gem - folks visiting the mountain for the first time can ski with a guide (at no cost). Ours, Ben, was exceptional - talking us through the mountain and all it has to offer, mapping runs that aligned with our interests and ability levels, and skiing with us for the morning. We'll head back to Sutton for sure.

I highly recommend Chuck's Bikes. My wife's tire ruptured on the Lamoille Bike Trail and they…read morereplaced both tires promptly and at a very reasonable price. The original tires were 700x35mm and were not ideal for packed gravel. The bike tech recommended and fitted some nice 700x40mm tires with treads appropriate for this trail. We were back on the trail with minimal time lost. I don't usually write reviews, but this bike shop deserved it.

I am the type of buyer who does a ton of research before making a purchase. The bike I decided on,…read morethe Marin DSX FS, checked all the boxes. Appropriate price, a versatile bike with good components, and a color and style I liked. Fortunately for me this is a bike carried by Chuck's Bikes in Morrisville. The bike I bought from Hank at Chuck's Bike's turned out to as perfect for me as I had hoped. But what I wasn't aware of at the time was that this bike purchase turned out to provide me with the best retail experience I've ever had in my 55 years of life. For Hank, the customer comes first before his own needs. He wants the customer to have a bike that fits right, that is appropriate for the type of riding they will do, and wants that person leaving his shop thinking that everything was done to make him or her happy. I spent a fair amount of time at Chuck's Bikes the day I purchased. I never felt rushed. I discussed with Hank and his 2 employees the best ways to make the bike fit and work for me. All three were patient, extremely knowledgable and kind. I couldn't believe how busy this small bike shop was that day. But I can see way. I can totally understand why Chuck's Bikes is the only store I've come across with a 5/5 rating. I think most of us who have shopped there would double that score if we could. I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with this shop and the good folks who run it. Maybe I did something right that set me on the path to have that interaction. If you are looking for a bike, make sure it's a brand that Hank carries at his shop. You will thank your lucky stars.

I'm not a skier and visited Burke mountain for the first time with family who come every year…read more From what I hear and read, Burke is very affordable compared to Stowe and others. Ski lifts start at about 60 a person and work their way up. Rentals are $60 a person for the day. Not as crowded as others (from what I hear). Modern

If I could leave zero stars on this review, I would. First of all, they try to put two twin…read moremattresses on top of some old box springs and call it a king size bed however the separation between the two twin mattresses while you're sleeping creates a gap in the middle of the bed that you have to deal with every morning. I tried to switch rooms, but they didn't have any available. Also, we didn't have hot water for three days while we were there. I kept calling the front desk and they said that they would let management know. I asked if management was working on the boiler system or where they were in the process but got no answers. Also, in the north wing of the hotel, there was only one elevator working. That caused delays getting to and from anywhere that we needed to go on that side of the hotel. Naturally, we took the stairs just about every time which was better for us anyway. It's highly unfortunate under this new management. It used to be a really nice resort and we really used to love staying there.