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killed by lightning many years ago. The views from both Nose and Chin are magnificent in extent and in varied beauty. North and south the billowing, wooded ranges of the Green Mountains stretch away to the far horizon, with such well-known peaks as Killington, Lincoln, Camel's Hump, Belvidere and Jay easily recognizable. Northeast across the deep and rugged Smuggler's Notch lie the Sterling Mountains, also named for an old town that long ago passed out of existence. To the east one looks down into the lovely Stowe Valley and across to the Worcester Range, while beyond, in the far distance are the blue outlines of the White Mountains. Westward is spread the broad and fertile Champlain Valley, with the blue, shining lake beyond and the sharp peaks of the Adirondacks against the sky, while on the north-

The Lodge AT Smugglers' Notch On the eastern slope of Mount Mansfield (Vermont highway route No. 108) Adjacent to The Long Trail, and convenient for Trail enthusiasts OPEN THE YEAR 'ROUND ILLUSTRATED FOLDER ON REQUEST Telephone: STOWE 21 R. C. ISHAM, Manager STOWE, VERMONT

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western horizon, a low hill, often hidden in a haze of smoke, is Mount Royal at Montreal.

On the east side of the mountain, reached by a short side trail, is the Cave of the Winds, a deep, dark crevice in the ledges into which only the more adventurous descend. A thick bed of ice forms the floor of its lower chambers throughout the year. North of the Adam's Apple the tiny Lake of the Clouds nestles in a setting of dense forest, the highest body of water in Vermont. The hiker who spends several days exploring Mansfield and its vicinity will be amply repaid for his efforts, and he will find Taft Lodge, on The Long Trail, a convenient center for his excursions. (See description, page 87.) Those wishing more luxurious accommodations may find them at the Mount Mansfield Hotel, which has stood since the 1850's on the summit ridge of the mountain just north of the Nose. It can be reached by auto via private toll road from the Toll House on Route No. 108. (For rates, bus time table, etc., see page 85.)

No description of this region would be complete without mention of its winter beauty. To climb the mountain and explore its summit in winter is often difficult and sometimes dangerous, but many interesting and delightful excursions are possible for snowshoers and skiers in the lower country around the base. The hotels at Stowe and Jeffersonville, John Shannon's near Underhill Center and Barnes Camp are also suitable headquarters for winter hikers, and the notches, Smuggler's and Nebraska, make splendid objectives for cold weather outings. The officers of the Burlington Section of The Green Mountain Club are always glad to advise and assist persons planning to visit the Mount Mansfield region, either in winter or summer.

Recently a number of ski trails have been cut on Mount Mansfield by men from a nearby CCC camp. Some of these are shown on the large map in the front of this book. Further information