Bromley Mountain
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Bromley Mountain is located in southern Vermont, United States and is part of the Green Mountains. It is located in the town of Peru, Bennington County, seven miles (11 km) east of Manchester, Vermont and just west of the Peru town center. It is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding.
Bromley Mountain | |
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Location | Peru, Vermont, USA |
Nearest major city | Manchester |
Coordinates | 43°13′40″N 72°56′19″W |
Vertical | 1,334 feet (407 m) [1] |
Top elevation | 3,263 feet (995 m) |
Base elevation | 1,956 feet (596 m) |
Skiable area | 178 acres (72 ha) |
Trails | 47 |
Longest run | Pushover |
Lift system | doppelmayr, hall and sun kid |
Terrain parks | Halo, The garden, and Bonanza, Riglet Park for kids! (Special Events Only) |
The Bromley Mountain resort was founded by Fred Pabst Jr., the grandson of the famous Captain Frederick Pabst, the founder of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.[2][3] It is home to 47 trails, including 6 glades and 3 freestyle terrain parks. Trails range from beginner to expert and are served by 10 lifts.[4] In SKI Magazine's October 2014 issue, Bromley was ranked within the top three "Kid Friendly" mountains in the East on their list of Top-Ranked Eastern Ski Resorts.[5]
Due to its southern exposure, Bromley is known as "The Sun Mountain."[6] The Long Trail and Appalachian Trail go over the mountain.