Pico Mountain Ski Resort

Thanksgiving Day, 2012, marks 75 years of making turns at Pico Mountain. In 1937 on Thanksgiving morning, Pico Mountain Ski Resort came to life with only a 1,200 foot rope tow powered by a Hudson motor car engine and a lot of love. Since then, a lot has changed. But the love that began more than seventy years ago for this mountain still lives today – and it’s as strong as ever. No other big mountain has such small mountain charm, and no athletes love their mountain quite like Pico skiers and riders.

Families and skiing traditionalists now enjoy 52 trails serviced by seven lifts, including two high-speed detachable quads. Gentle learning terrain, smooth cruisers and classically narrow New England steeps can all be found at Pico Mountain. Even the most selective skiers and riders will be impressed by Pico’s vertical drop of 1,967’ – taller than 80% of Vermont ski areas.

Whether you choose scenic glades or gentle, winding trails, Pico Mountain has it all. And, if you’re willing, we can teach you how to enjoy it all. Our Snow Sports School offers specialized learning programs for everyone from children and first-timers to seasoned pros, all created with quality and value in mind.

Where to Stay

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Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 12, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 05, 2026

Years Open

Average Snowfall

119"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

48%

Advanced Runs

34%

Expert Runs

Runs in Total

Longest Run

4 mi

Skiable Terrain

267 ac

Snow Making

156 ac

Lifts

7

High Speed Quads

Triple Chairs

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Pico’s finer points include its classic New England base lodge with a giant stone fireplace, and the Last Run Lounge, with decor reminiscent of the first decades of skiing. It offers the convenience of two high-speed express quads and four lifts within 100 yards of the base area and lodging village. Ski shop, rental/repair shop, food court, lounge and waffle shop. Seventy-five percent snowmaking.

Reviews

Early December 2017 I called to enquire about family deals/packages . I explained to the customer service representative that I came to Pico in 2014 to learn to ski with my children . At the end of the 3 days program in 2014 each of us received a card giving us a season discount if we came back. We never used it. The representative checked with her supervisor and told me that if we bring it back the resort will reactivate the card. During the Christmas break of 2017 we arrived at Pico and went to the guest services to have the cards activated. At the guest services the staff told us that the cards had expired and could not be activated. I explained to them that I had been assured over the phone by the customer service representative, I mentioned the name me of the person I spoke with. To cut a long story the discussion went on for about 45min before they agreed, We had traveled 3 hours and having to haggle for 1 hour for not pleasant. The inconsistency between what we were told came up again the next day at the rental. The first day we were told the return our equipment at the end of the day which we did. When we went to pick up the equipment on day 2 we were told we should not have returned the equipment because the staff would have to readjust the bindings for the skis. Pico needs to make sure the various departments communicate better. Pico should come up with a consistent policy regarding the multi day equipment rental . It would make it easier for the guests and the staff.

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