Vermont Ski Resorts
Skiing in Vermont
- 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
- 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.
Killington Resort
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
Stowe Mountain Resort
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
Okemo Mountain Resort
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
Jay Peak Resort
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
Sugarbrush Resort
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
Mount Snow
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
Smugglers’ Notch Resort
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
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