| 词条 | Burke Mountain (Vermont) |
| 释义 |
| name = Burke Mountain | photo = Burke 3899w.JPG | photo_caption = | elevation_ft = 3270 | elevation_ref = [1] | prominence_ft = 1600 | prominence_ref = [2] | listing = | location = {{nowrap| Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, U.S. }} | range = | coordinates = {{coord|44|34.25|N|71|53.59|W |type:mountain_region:US |display=inline,title}} | topo = USGS Burke Mountain | type = | age = | first_ascent = | easiest_route = }} Burke Mountain is a mountain located in the "Northeast Kingdom" of Vermont. The bulk of the mountain is in Caledonia County, but its southeast side is in Essex County. It is flanked to the east by Umpire Mountain. Burke Mountain stands within the watershed of the Passumpsic River. The northeast and northwest sides of Burke Mountain drain into Dish Mill Brook, thence into the East Branch of the Passumpsic River. The southwest end of Burke Mtn. drains into Mountain Brook, thence into the East Branch of the Passumpsic River. The south slopes and southeast side of Burke Mountain drain into Weir Mill Brook, thence into Bog Brook, the Moose River, and the Passumpsic River. It is within the Darling State Forest Park of Victory State Forest. The Burke Mountain Ski Area has been developed on the northwest slopes of the mountain. [3]Burke Mountain was purchased by the owners of Jay Peak Resort in Jay Vermont. WeatherBurke's average annual snowfall is {{convert|217|in}}.[4] SkiingBurke Mountain Resort has 55 ski trails and 15 glades with {{convert|270|acres}} skiable of terrain and over {{convert|100|acres}} of glades. Among the 55 trails, 11% are designated "Green Circle" (Beginner trails), 47% are "Blue Square" (Intermediate), 33% are "Black Diamond" (Advanced), and 9% are "Double Black Diamond" (Expert).{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}[5] Burke also features three terrain parks. Two of the terrain parks are featured on the lower mountain, (Dashney Mile and Carter Country), with the remaining park (Open Slope) located above the Mid-Burke Lodge.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} Burke Mountain Resort has a vertical drop of {{convert|2011|ft}} and has 80% snowmaking. The mountain is serviced by 6 lifts: 2 high speed quads, 1 fixed grip quad and 3 surface lifts.[4][6] The Burke Mountain Academy is located there. Other mountain activitiesIn wintertime, there are miles of ski-able terrain throughout the NEK (Northeast Kingdom). Burke Mountain is also located on the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers trails, making the resort accessible by snowmobile. Snowmobile rentals are available in the area. Snow biking is done on the Kingdom Trails Nordic trails.[7] In summertime, there is singletrack biking, Burke Bike Park, hiking, Hang Gliding, Paragliding,[8] golfing, swimming, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.[9] See also
Notes1. ^Summit elevation between 3,260 and 3,280 ft. 2. ^Key col elevation between 1,660 and 1,680 ft. 3. ^{{cite web|last=McGilvery|first=Keith|title=Jay Peak owners buy Burke Mountain|url=http://www.wcax.com/story/18614019/burke-mountain-sold|publisher=wcax|accessdate=23 June 2013}} 4. ^1 Skiburke.com Mountain {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116173926/http://www.skiburke.com/mountain.html |date=January 16, 2010 }} 5. ^Alpine skiing 6. ^Q Burke Mountain Resort Trail map. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310010629/http://qburke.com/skiing-and-riding/the-mountain/trails-lifts-and-grooming/ |date=March 10, 2016 }} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kingdomtrails.org|title=Kingdom Trails Association|website=www.kingdomtrails.org}} 8. ^http://www.vhga.aero/sites/1 9. ^skiburke.com/the-mountain/ {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429085013/http://skiburke.com/the-mountain/ |date=April 29, 2013 }} External links
4 : Mountains of Vermont|Burke, Vermont|Landforms of Caledonia County, Vermont|Landforms of Essex County, Vermont |
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。