Nightlife drives Vermont ski towns into luxury era
The Fun Industry in Southern Vermont reshaped ski culture from rugged, frugal mornings to luxury after dark. Visitors now seek private heated rooms, cocktails, steak and scampi, dancing, and a range of modern entertainment in Deerfield Valley towns Wilmington and Dover, centered on Mount Snow area. Nightspots like Deer Skin Lounge at Snow Mountain Inn showcase eclectic acts, including a French singing pianist, signaling a shift from rustic to fashionable resort leisure.