It ain’t Yosemite, but Vermont — and the nearby Adirondacks — offers some great rock and ice climbing. There’s an indoor option, too, that doesn’t require mittens.

Petra Cliffs’ Andrea says that Smugglers’ Notch is the “Mecca of the east” for bouldering.

Alex from Climb High suggests a trip to Lower West Bolton for climbing close to town. Says Alex: “You’ll find easy access to the site, a well-maintained area and fun people.”