Travel Vermont

Introduction

Vermont is a small state but it packs a lot of punch. It's got everything from mountains to beaches, lakes to rivers and ski slopes galore. The best part? It's just a short drive from Boston!

Stowe

Stowe is a town in the U.S. state of Vermont. It is located at the southern end of Stowe Mountain Resort, a ski area known for its snow quality and challenging terrain. The town includes three villages: East, West and North. Stowe was originally a part of Lamoille County until 1853, when it became a part of Washington County until its formation as an independent municipality in 1902 by separating from Underhill and becoming one of the newest towns in Vermont's history. The population was 3,490 at the 2010 census.[2]

Sugarbush

Sugarbush is a ski resort in Warren, Vermont. It was originally owned by the Olin Corporation and was one of the first ski areas in the United States to be built with lifts on both sides of the mountain. In 1998 it was sold to SKI Magazine publisher Robert Kennedy Jr., who decided not to continue its development as a private club but rather opened it up for all-mountain skiing and snowboarding—a decision that has helped Sugarbush become an iconic name among skiers, snowboarders, and winter sports enthusiasts worldwide.

The 468-acre resort has been part of Mad River Valley skiable area since 1959 when Sugarbush purchased Mount Ellen (another part of Mad River Valley) and combined it with their existing facilities at Lincoln Peak on Mount Stowe. Today Sugarbush includes five lifts servicing 35 trails across two mountains: Spruce Peak and Lincoln Peak; plus glades and natural terrain parks off Stowe's North Face Trail. The ski area has a vertical drop 1,835 feet (573 m) from its base elevation at 2,500 feet (762 m) above sea level up to its summit at 4,270 feet (1,301 m).

Jay Peak

"Jay Peak Resort is a ski resort in northern Vermont, United States. It is located in Jay, Vermont, and is the largest ski area in the state. The resort has four mountains: Mount Mansfield (the highest peak of the Green Mountains), Haystack Mountain, Smuggler’s Notch and Spruce Peak."

Killington

Killington is the largest ski resort in the East. It has four peaks and over 100 trails. The mountain is located in Rutland County, Vermont. Killington has a large snowmaking system, which is important when it comes to winter sports because of how cold it gets in that area of New England.

Hogback Mountain

Located in East Burke, Vermont, Hogback Mountain is the highest peak in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. As a ski resort, it's open from late November to early April. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding for all abilities as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. For those who prefer to hike instead of ski, there are many miles of trails on which to explore the surrounding area.

There are several easy hikes that lead to scenic vistas from which you can see Bakersfield Lake and Fort Ann Mountain.1 Hiking up this mountain will give you a bird's eye view of some beautiful scenery!

Smuggler's Notch

Smuggler's Notch Resort is a ski area in Vermont, located just over the border from Quebec. It's the oldest ski area in Vermont and was founded by Walter Smiley, who used his family's land to build a small ski hill during Prohibition. He named it after his mother, who was known as "Smuggler's Mother."

The resort has grown significantly since its founding; now it encompasses 8 mountains with more than 40 trails and slopes of varying difficulty levels.

Bolton Valley

Bolton Valley is a ski resort located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. It has a skiable area within the resort, as well as an additional area outside the resort that can be accessed by lift tickets from Bolton Valley.

Okemo

Okemo is a ski resort in Ludlow, Vermont. The resort has the highest vertical drop of any ski resort in New England and offers a variety of trails for skiers and snowboarders at all levels.

The mountain boasts a total of 225 acres (0.9 km²) of skiable terrain with 43 trails on three different peaks: Sunnyside (topping out at 2340 ft/715 m), Bear Peak (2450 ft/760 m) and Stevens Peak (2500 ft/760 meters). Okemo has been recognized as having one of the longest vertical drops among New England ski resorts; its average length runs anywhere from 2,880 feet to 3,200 feet—the highest point being 3300'.

Takeaway:

Takeaway

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Conclusion

I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about some of the best places to ski in Vermont! Whether you want to take a trip with your friends or family, there’s something here for everyone. If any of the destinations sound like they might be right up your alley, feel free to contact me directly so we can start planning everything out!