There are really two Vermonts. In fact, it's more accessible than you might imagine. Just wait for the snow to fly, strap on a pair of snowshoes, and go. When most people think of snowshoes, they think of large wooden behemoths mounted over fireplaces. But time and technology has changed all that.
Wood is now aircraft-grade aluminum and rawhide is now space age plastic.
The result is a light, smooth, comfortable ride over any kind of terrain. For many people though, venturing into the woods can be intimidating. But Vermont's backcountry is criss-crossed by a vast maze abandoned logging roads, snowmobile routes, and other forest trails. Although it's never been officially measured, there are probably as many miles of these trails as there are paved roads. And believe it or not, there are very detailed maps available.