Elevation
1,900'
Base
3,600'
Summit
1,700'
Vertical Drop
Trails
86
601 Acres
Lifts
19
6 Types
Snowfall
135"
Annual Snowfall
8"
Nov
29"
Dec
29"
Jan
37"
Feb
27"
Mar
8"
Apr

Best known for

Mount Snow

Mount Snow ski area has terrain suitable for all ability types, from gentle beginner slopes to blue cruisers and challenging black diamonds. The resort is known for having great snow making coverage, excellent grooming operations, modern facilities and a comfortable lodge.

Skiers and riders have access to 600 acres, serviced by 20 lifts. The Bluebird Express lift, Mount Snow’s six-person bubble lift, transports skiers and riders to the resort’s summit elevation of 3,600 feet. But it’s all downhill from there: the 1,700 feet of vertical drop sees an average annual snowfall of 156 inches. Base elevation is 1,900 feet.

The base area lodge plays host to a variety of events throughout the summer and winter seasons. Whether teeing off at the Mount Snow Golf Club or catching some air in the Mount Snow Bike Park, there are resort activities for everyone.

Where Is Mount Snow Ski Resort?

Mount Snow, located in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont, is a doable drive from many Northeast metropolitan areas, including New York City, Boston, Albany and Hartford. The mountain resort and ski area are within four miles of West Dover.

Where to Stay

Owns and operates the slopeside Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Snow Lake Lodge, and several condominium complexes within the base area. More than 50 accommodation choices from Vermont country inns to quaint lodges and conveniently located motels.

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 05, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 19, 2026

Projected Days Open

158

Days Open Last Year

135

Years Open

71

Average Snowfall

135"

Terrain

Mount Snow offers long cruisers, steep black diamonds and technical tree terrain. The ski area is home to 10 freestyle terrain parks and a super pipe. It offers 20 lifts to access varying, terrain including the Bluebird Express, a 6-person bubble lift.

Advanced skiers and riders will enjoy the steep slopes of the North Face, which includes many ungroomed trails and the double-diamond Ripcord trail. On sunny days, the south face of the mountain called Sunbrook provides great scenic runs and un-groomed trails. Mount Snow has an excellent terrain park and is consistently ranked as one of the best parks in the East. 

The mountain breaks out like this: 16% beginner, 66% intermediate and 18% advanced.

Terrain

Beginners Runs
16%
Intermediate Runs
67%
Advanced Runs
16%
Expert Runs
1%
Runs in Total
86
Longest Run
3 mi
Skiable Terrain
601 ac
Snow Making
480 ac

Lifts

19

High Speed Sixes
1
High Speed Quads
3
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
6
Double Chairs
4
Surface Lifts
4

Inside Scoop

You have many different options for lodging and eating on the mountain itself. Additional fun activities include tubing, snowshoeing, snowmobile tours, special events and even dog sledding. Additional guest services include on-mountain equipment rental, tuning and repairs, and childcare.

Reviews

John Selden

I've skied Mount Snow for years and consider it my go-to Vermont ski resort...especially nice that with it only being an 80-minute drive from my MA home, it's always a pleasurable day trip. I took my young, beginner grandson to Snow yesterday (March 2022). This is his first season on the slopes and only his second experience after 2 1/2 days at Stowe back in January. He ended up in an almost-private lesson with just two other kids. The weekday ski school experience was magical. Ms. Stevie helped get him booted up and out on the flat slope in no time, and then Mr. Will took over, used more patience than any human should possess, and got the little guy on his way. After lunch, he and I skied the kiddie Green and rode the kiddie Chair for a couple of hours. Thank you, Stevie and Will, for your enthusiasm and dedication to getting little kids off on the right foot here in the Green Mountains!

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