Cross-Country Skiing at Rikert Nordic Center, Vermont

Rikert Nordic Center

Rikert Nordic Center holds an event called NCAA Skiing Championships. The Tormondsen Family Race Course is a 5km trail that has been certified for competition at the highest level by skiing’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS), and is covered by 5km of snowmaking.

• Address: 106 College Cross Road, Ripton, Vermont 05766
• Google Maps: Click here
• Phone: 802-443-2744
• Email: rikertnordiccenter@middlebury.edu
• Website: http://www.rikertnordic.com
• Hours: 7 days a week, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Season: Mid November to End of March

50 km of groomed trails.

Trail Passes: 

• Adult: $25
• Child (under 5 skiing or snowshoeing): Free
• Student/Senior(62+): $17, Pooch: $5

1-hour lesson

• Group (up to 5 people): $35 / person
• Semi-Private (2 people): $45 / person
• Private (one on one): $55

• Adult (classic skis / performance) – $22 / $28
• Adult (skate skis / performance) – $25 / $30
• Student / Child (classic / performance) – $18 / $24
• Student / Child (skate / performance) – $20 / $25
• Fat Bike – $15/hour, $55/day
• Adult Snowshoe $16
• Child Snowshoe $10
• Pulk Sled Rental (for towing child behind an adult) – $8/hour, $35/day
• Sit Ski – $22

Physical Education Credit Program (1 hour) – $75 equipment provided

NCAA Skiing Championships. The Tormondsen Family Race Course is a five-kilometer trail that has been certified for competition at the highest level by skiing’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS), and is covered by 5km of snowmaking. This course makes Rikert one of just a handful of ski areas in the country that feature such trails. The new course, designed by legendary trail developer John Morton, allows Rikert to host major competitions.