BRATTLEBORO — If you would rather skate than ski, the indoor Nelson Withington Skating Facility is adjacent to the ski area. Operated by the town's Parks and Recreation Department, the rink offers an array of programs for skaters, including lessons, speed skating, figure skating, and hockey.
There's a modest snack bar in the ice rink lobby for skaters and skiers in need of replenishment or to get warm between runs.
The skating rink will be open through Sunday, March 6. The schedule is subject to change during the week of February school vacation.
Public skating hours:
• Mondays - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (dollar night)
• Tuesdays - 10:30 a.m. to noon (adults only)
• Wednesdays - 10:30 a.m. to noon (adults only)
• Fridays - 10:30 a.m. to noon (adults only); 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturdays - 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sundays - 1:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. (adults only)
In addition to daily rates that are even lower than the ski area (the highest, for non-Brattleboro resident adults, is $4), the rink offers season passes and skate rentals.