Vermont Ski Resorts and Vacations

Along with Utah and Colorado, Vermont is one of the most popular North American ski areas. We have chosen to focus on three great Vermont ski resorts we think you should include on your ski vacation short list:

Central Vermont
Jay Peak

Jay Peak is located in north central Vermont, and is considered one of Vermont's nicest ski resorts, averaging the most natural snowfall of any eastern ski resort, 355 inches. There's something for everyone at Jay Peak: telemark skiers have Jay Peak's steep pitch; cross-country skiers have 20 km of wooded trails; and snowboarders have a terrain course to themselves. There is, however, no heli-skiing or snowcat skiing.

Lodging includes:

English Rose Inn (866-295-6491)

St. Johnsbury Comfort Inn & Suites (Voted #1 Comfort Inn Worldwide)
  (Call Toll Free 866-403-2062)

Just the facts:

Base Elevation: 1,815 ft.
Summit Elevation: 3,968 ft.
Vertical Drop: 2,153 ft.
Skiable Area: 385 acres
Number of Lifts: 8

Terrain Information:

Easiest - 20%
More Difficult - 40%
Most Difficult - 40%
Experts Only - 0%

Killington, Vermont
Killington

Killington is the largest ski and snowboard area in the East, and boasts the greatest vertical in New England. Skiing Killington provides you with six interconnected mountains, with more than 87 miles of trails. For those traveling with you who might not want to downhill ski or snowboard, the nearby towns of Woodstock and Manchester offer cross-country skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides and, of course, shopping at the numerous antique shops, country stores and factory outlets. There is, however, no night skiing, heli-skiing or snowcat skiing.

Numerous lodging choices, including:

Mountain Green Resort (866-868-4055)
Mountain Top Inn & Resort (866-871-6160)

Just the facts:

Base Elevation: 1,165 ft.
Summit Elevation: 4,241 ft.
Vertical Drop: 3,050 ft.
Skiable Area: 1,209 acres
Number of Lifts: 33
Number of Trails: 200

Terrain Information:

Easiest - 26%
More Difficult - 36%
Most Difficult - 38%
Experts Only - 0%

Southern Vermont
Mount Snow Ski Resort

Mount Snow, located in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont, is the one of the largest ski resorts in the Eastern United States. Featuring 26 lifts and more than 135 trails, the top elevation at Mount Snow is 3600 feet, with a vertical drop of 1700 feet. There are 20 chair lifts and six surface lifts available. There is no heli-skiing and no snowcat skiing.

Snowboarders are welcome at Mount Snow, and there is a ‘kids only’ terrain park as well as a special tubing park. The Grand Summit Hotel and Crown Club sits right off the slopes, and guests enjoy a heated outdoor pool and ski in/ski out accommodations.

Mount Snow is very family oriented. At Mount Snow a unique ‘back-to-base’ trail system is used that keeps everyone in your family from getting lost. Kids under six ski and ride for free. When an adult buys a 3 - 5 day ticket during mid-week, their kid receives a free ticket for that same time period as well. During January, the Kids Ski & Learn Free weeks seem to be the most popular family deals.

Mount Snow features a full service health spa, and a variety of massages are offered, as well as various skin treatments. Spa packages are also available, and the spa caters to couples as well, and wedding parties are also welcome.

For guests not into downhill skiing, other winter activities at Mount Snow include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, tubing, cross country skiing, and sleigh rides.

Just the facts:

Base Elevation: 1,900 ft.
Summit Elevation: 3,600 ft.
Vertical Drop: 1,700 ft.
Skiable Area: 757 acres
Number of Lifts: 23
Number of Trails: 145

Terrain Information:

Easiest - 22%
More Difficult - 49%
Most Difficult - 26%
Experts Only - 3%

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