Vermont Ski Resorts

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Jack Lee
Written by Jack Lee / Photos by Greg Burke
Last updated June 20, 2024

Skiing in Vermont

Pros

  • Some of the best skiing on the East Coast

  • Home to the snowiest ski resort in the East, and the biggest ski area in the East

  • Some ski areas offer cheaper lift tickets compared to West Coast

  • Better weather than neighboring New Hampshire

Cons

  • Prone to more ice, wetter snow and rain than ski resorts on the West Coast

  • Mountains are lower compared to the West Coast and neighboring New Hampshire

  • Crowds from New York

  • Some resorts can be quite expensive

Map of Vermont Ski Resorts

List of Destination Ski Resorts in Vermont

Vermont is the mecca for East coast skiing, home to major ski destinations such as Killington, Stowe and Okemo. Whether you are looking for a laidback ski area with affordable lift tickets to a huge multi-mountain resort, there is something here for everyone. To help you pick the right resort, our local ski travel specialists have put together a curated list of the best ski resorts Vermont has to offer.

View of Killington Mountain from Pico Mountain | Photo Copyright: Greg Burke

Known for: Killington is the biggest ski area in the East with diverse terrain across seven mountain areas.

Preferred Airports: Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport - 22 miles (35 minute drive), Burlington Intl. Airport - 94 miles (2 hour drive)

Summit Elevation: 4241 feet

Skiable area: 1509 acre

Google Maps | Killington Resort Ski Packages

If you love expert terrain, you’ll love Stowe | Photo Copyright: Greg Burke

Known for: Stowe is renowned for its quaint ski village and its combination of expert ski terrain with indulgent hospitality.

Preferred Airports: Morrisville-Stowe State Airport - 14 miles (30 minute drive), Burlington Intl. Airport - 42 miles (1 hour drive)

Summit Elevation: 4395 feet

Skiable area: 485 acre

Google Maps | Stowe Mountain Resort Ski Packages

Okemo serves up a range of terrain to suit all abilities | Photo Copyright: Greg Burke

Known for: Okemo is famous for being the best place in Vermont for kids to ski.

Preferred Airports:

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport - 20 miles (25 minute drive)

Albany Intl. Airport - 90 miles (2 hour drive)

Burlington Intl. Airport - 90 miles (2 hour drive)

Summit Elevation: 3344 feet

Skiable area: 632 acre

Google Maps | Okemo Mountain Resort Ski Packages

Jay Peak has some of the deepest powder around thanks to the ‘Jay Cloud’. | Photo Copyright: Greg Burke

Known for: Jay Peak is a family-friendly ski resort with endless activities to do. It also has a reputation as the snowiest spot in the East.

Preferred Airports:

Northeast Kingdom Intl. Airport - 24 miles (35 minute drive)

Burlington Intl. Airport - 68 miles (1.5 hour drive)

Summit Elevation: 3968 feet

Skiable area: 385 acre

Google Maps | Jay Peak Resort Ski Packages

Rim Run at Mount Ellen | Photo Copyright: Greg Burke

Known for: Sugarbush is known for its Slide Brook Express Quad, which is the longest and fastest detachable quad lift in the US.

Preferred Airports:

Burlington Intl. Airport - 42 miles (1 hour drive)

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport - 62 miles (1.5 hour drive)

Summit Elevation: 4083 feet

Skiable area: 581 acre

Google Maps | Sugarbrush Resort Ski Packages

A huge part of Mount Snow’s mountain is dedicated to terrain parks

Known for: Mount Snow is popular for well-groomed trails and first-class terrain parks.

Preferred Airports:

Albany Intl. Airport - 68 miles (1.5 hour drive)

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport - 55 miles (1.5 hour drive)

Summit Elevation: 3600 feet

Skiable area: 588 acre

Google Maps | Mount Snow Ski Packages

Drifter, an intermediate run

Known for: Smugglers' Notch is a recognised family-friendly resort with stunning mountain views.

Preferred Airports:

Burlington Intl. Airport - 33 miles (1 hour drive)

Morrisville-Stowe State Airport - 23 miles (35 minute drive)

Summit Elevation: 3639 feet

Skiable area: 1000 acre

Google Maps | Smugglers' Notch Resort Ski Packages