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.
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.
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.
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.