Ice Castle ~ Stratton Mountain, VT

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My brother called me up and asked if we wanted to go to see an ice castle at Stratton Mountain. So, Dean & I went with them. I didn't know what to expect. It opened up that very same day, so some of the ice was not lit up ~ they were having technical difficulties. There was music playing throughout the display. Otherwise, it was pretty neat and cold and windy. My photos aren't the best, but I refused to take off my gloves. There was a fire pit. It was made out of ice blocks and had 4 long wooden benches around it. We were trying to convince the guys to throw a bench on, but the wouldn't. As we were leaving, about 4 kids were in there and they suggested a game of hide-and-seek. Ahh, to be a kid again. That was a great place to play this game. We went inside the lodge to warm up and have a drink. Up stairs there was a band playing, 3-person band. I believe the music was old country, from the 70's. I am not sure, but, either way, they were good.

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Photos

Ice Castle ~ Red
I thought this was a neat, artistic shot

Ice Castle ~ Green (2)
Green lights

Ice Castle ~ Red Arch
An arch

Ice Castle ~ Tunnel
An open-top tunnel

Ice Castle ~ White
White lights

Ice Castle
Some structure

Fire pit
Fire pit made out of ice blocks