The house is about 4 miles from Okemo and 20 minutes from Kilington. Lake Rescue is approximately 1-1/2 miles long and offers numerous activities in addition to nearby downhill skiing.
Lake Rescue area is excellent conditions for cross country skiing. Lake Rescue usually has excellent conditions for cross country skiing and the scenery is always beautiful. A full loop of the lake is approximately four miles. If you tire of exploring Lake Rescue, Echo Lake and Amherst Lake are easy to reach via interconnecting trails. Nearby Okemo Valley Cross Country Ski Center has extensive groomed trails for classical or skating skiers.
Ice fisherman love the lakes, and when the conditions are right, the ice skating is also good. Flood lights help light the lake to allow you to enjoy lake activities after dark. Snowmobilers utilize the lakes and the nearby access to all the interconnecting ski trails that Vermont offers (1/4 mile from Lake Rescue). Once on the trails, you can even ride into Canada.