Vermont Ski Guide: Lodging, Mountains, and Resources
Vermont is home to the Green Mountain Range, which provides visitors and residents with ample skiing opportunities during the winter season. Its northern New England location means that Vermont, has the ideal conditions for snowfall and snowmaking each year, and each of the following resorts in our Vermont Ski Guide have proven themselves as Vermont’s finest for many years.
1. Killington Resort
4763 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751
(800) 621-MTNS
Website
Ticket Prices for 2010/2011 Season: Call for Pricing
Killington Resort is a large ski area that includes six mountain peaks with a total of 141 trails. The area of Killington Vermont experiences 250 inches of snowfall annually, not includes the 600-acre snowmaking system that the resort has in place. The resort prides themselves of having a diverse collection of trails for skiers and riders from beginner to professional. In addition to downhill slopes, Killington has five terrain parks and a 430-foot long Superpipe for freeskiers and snowboarders. The Killington Outer Limits trail attracts skiers and boarders looking for a challenge by taking on the steepest, longest mogul slope in the eastern United States.
Mountain Facts:
Base Elevation: 1,165 feet
Summit Elevation: 4,241 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,050 feet
Trails: 141
Total Trail Length: 71 miles
Average Annual Snowfall: 250 inches
Lodging Nearby:
Inn of the Six Mountains
2617 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-4302
http://www.sixmountains.com/
Stay here for: Vermont-inspired décor, modern comfort with ski lodge charm, indoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast, movie room, complimentary shuttle to Killington, New Life Hiking Spa
North Star Lodge
78 Weathervane Drive
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-4040
http://www.northstarinn.com/
Stay here for: year-round 102 degree (in winter) outdoor pool, saunas, game room, lodge fireplace
The Mountain Inn
47 Old Mill Road
Killington, VT 05751
(888) 422-3595
http://www.mtinn.com
Stay here for: lounge fireplace, year-round heated pool, proximity and walkability to the lifts
2. Stowe Mountain
5781 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
(800) 253-4754
Ticket Prices for 2009/2010 Peak Season:
Adult (13-64): $89 full day
Senior (65+) $74 full day
Child (6-12): $64 full day
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Stowe Mountain has recently added an inter-mountain transfer ski life, a handful of new trails, two high-speed quad lifts, and state of the art snowmaking machines. For those looking for luxurious accommodations, the Stowe Mountain Lodge has recently opened their doors to summer and winter vacationers.
Mountain Facts:
Summit Elevation: 4,395 ft
Trails: 116
Vertical Drop: 2,160 ft
Average Annual Snowfall: 333 inches
Skiable Acres: 485
Total Miles of Trails: 39
Lodging Nearby:
Trapp Family Lodge
700 Trapp Hill Road
Stowe, VT 05762
(802) 253-8511
http://www.trappfamily.com/
Stay here for: fine dining, fine wines, deli, pasture cabin, bakery, brewery
Foxfire Inn and Italian Restaurant
1606 Pucker Street
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-4887
http://www.foxfireinn.com/
Stay here for: cozy guest rooms, each with a private bath, common living rooms to visit with other guests
Stowe Mountain Lodge
7412 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-3560
http://www.stowemountainlodge.com/
Stay here for: amazing views from guestrooms, marble bathrooms, luxury bed linens, in-room stone fireplace, private balcony, kitchenette, Wellness Center spa with fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzis, relaxation lounge, private treatment rooms
3. Sugarbush
1840 Sugarbush Access Road
Warren, VT 05674
(800) 537-8427
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Sugarbush is a resort that contains two mountain peaks, a terrain park and glades. The company prides themselves on their ski and ride school programs and on their customer service, doing everything they can to ensure that visitors make the most of their trip. Guides offer tours both on and off the trails to those wishing to take a more exploratory view of the area.
Mountain Facts:
Summit Elevation: 4,083 ft
Base Elevation: 1,483 ft
Miles of Trails: 53
Vertical Drop: 2,600 ft
Total Skiable Acres: 578
Average Annual Snowfall: 269 inches
Lodging Nearby:
Hostel Tevere
203 Powderhound Road
Warren, VT 05674
(802) 496-9222
http://www.hosteltevere.com
Stay here for: an upscale, modern, and extraordinarily friendly hostel. Proprietors Sarah and Giles will go out of their way to make sure your stay is comfortable, affordable, fun and delicious, ensuring that you’ll come back year after year.
Sugarbush Inn
1840 Sugarbush Access Road
Warren, VT 05674
(800) 537-8427
http://www.sugarbush.com
Stay here for: proximity to the resort (on site)
The Pitcher Inn
275 Main Street
PO Box 347
Warren, VT 05764
http://www.pitcherinn.com/
Stay here for: location within quaint Warren Village, charming historical location, on site restaurants; the Dining Room, the Wine Cellar, Tracks
4. Mount Snow
39 Mount Snow Road
West Dover, VT 05356
Ticket Prices for 2009/2010 Peak Season:
Adult (19-64): $75 full day
Young Adult (13-18): $64 full day
Senior (65+) $52 full day
Youth (6-12): $52 full day
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In the winter season, Mount Snow is easily accessible in southern Vermont, only 2 ½ hours from Boston and 1 ½ hours from Albany. The area is located in the Green Mountains and offers tubing for all ages, snowshoeing trails, snowmobile tours, cross-country skiing, and downhill ski and snowboard trails.
Mountain Facts:
Summit Elevation: 3,600 ft
Trails: 80
Vertical Drop: 1,700 ft
Total Skiable Acres: 588
Total Miles of Trails: 37
Annual Snowfall: 173 inches
Lodging Nearby:
The Inn at Sawmill Farm
7 Crosstown Trail
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-8131
http://www.theinnatsawmillfarm.com
Stay here for: 20 acre property with individual gust room and common dining areas from restaurant and home kitchen, private cottages, personal attention from innkeepers
Big Bears Lodge
344 Route 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-5591
http://www.bigbearslodge.com
Stay here for: affordable accommodations with TV lounge, bar lounge, dining room, games room, indoor hot tub, playground, babysitting services
Grand Summit Resort Hotel
39 Mount Snow Road
West Dover, VT 05356
http://mountsnow.com
Stay here for: proximity to resort, studios or suite style apartments, fitness facilities, outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, on-site restaurant and pub
5. Jay Peak
4850 VT Route 242
Jay, VT 05859
(802) 988-2611
Ticket Prices for 2009/2010 Season (Mon-Fri):
Adult (19+): $67 full day
Junior (6-18): $47 full day
Student (w/ ID) $55 full day
Senior (65+) $25 full day
Toddler (5 & under): $10 full day
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Jay Peak has both summer and winter activities, but its winter activities are what the resort is known for. Winter skiing and snowboarding includes 76 trails, slopes and glades. They also encourage skiers and riders with sufficient experience to explore the areas of the mountain off-trail, setting it apart from other resorts that discourage this type of exploration.
Mountain Facts:
Base Elevation: 1,815 feet
Vertical Drop: 2,153 ft
Trails: 76
Total Skiable Acreage: 385+
Total Off-Trail Skiable Acreage: 100+
Miles of Skiable Terrain: 50+
Average Annual Snowfall: 350+ inches
Lodging Nearby:
Tram Hausa Lodge
4850 VT Route 242
Jay, VT 05859
(802) 988-2611
http://www.jaypeakresort.com/#/lodging_services/tram_haus_lodge
Stay here for: studio, 1, 2 or 3-bedroom rooms, proximity to resort (on site), on-site café and restaurant,
Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast
195 Main Street
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4306
http://www.phineasswann.com
Stay here for: pet friendly accommodations, cozy private rooms with modern amenities, flat screen televisions, WiFi, common family room with fireplace
Inglenook Lodge
3866 Route 242
Jay, VT 05859
(802) 988-2880
http://www.inglenookvermont.com/
Stay here for: family friendly, indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, massages, game room, restaurant and bar
Other Ski and Mountain Guides
New Hampshire Ski and Mountain Guide
Utah Ski and Mountain Guide
Washington Ski and Mountain Guide
Colorado Ski and Mountain Guide
Wyoming Ski and Mountain Guide
New York Ski and Mountain Guide
Best US Ski Resorts for Beginner Skiers
Best Ski Resorts in Canada
Family Friendly Ski Resorts
Ski Resorts and Mountains in Europe
Best Ski Resorts and Mountain in France
Best Ski Resorts in Austria
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