Vermont ski areas are starting to announce their tentative opening dates. Keep an eye on our page for the latest.
A non-profit trade association founded in 1969 to serve alpine and cross-country ski areas, the Vermont Ski Areas Association (Ski Vermont) is a proud ambassador of the thriving winter tourism industry in Vermont, where skiing and snowboarding are the official state winter sports.
The top ski state in the east and among the top destinations in the US, Vermont boasts world-class snowmaking quality, coverage, and operational efficiency, a wide variety of terrain, and profound historical impact on the sports of skiing and snowboarding - making it one of the most significant ski and ride destinations in the world.
Ski Vermont’s mission is to help maintain an environment in which the state’s ski areas can grow and prosper. Ski Vermont serves its 21 Alpine and 26 Cross Country member resorts in three major areas: Governmental Affairs, Marketing and Public Affairs.
But, how do you actually get to your favorite ski and snowboard resorts? As locals, we have learned the ins and outs, and do's and don'ts when traveling to and around the Green Mountain State. We are here to help you get to Vermont in just 3 easy steps!
Step 1: Choose your perfect Vermont ski or snowboard destination. Not sure what resort is best for you? Check out our Resort Finder which allows you to sort Vermont's resorts by type, region and amenities. (Don't worry, we'll wait here while you do this...)
Step 2: Decide how you want to travel. Vermont is very accessible with plenty of options to suit the needs of everyone from every destination. We have some of the best ways to access the Green Mountains. (You're welcome!)
Step 3: Grab your skis and boards, pack your bags and get ready for an amazing time in the Green Mountains.
Vermont ski areas are always looking for new ways to provide flake-filled fun for visitors. This season is no different with updates to lodging, lifts, and further expansion of snowmaking, new activities, and sustainability programs at areas across the state.
Two Vermont ski areas earned Gold for employee wellness this year, from new nursing spaces at Jay Peak to on-site dental care at Woodstock Inn & Resort.
After two years at Silver, Jay Peak earned Gold in Vermont’s 2026 Worksite Wellness Awards by expanding support for employees on and off the mountain.
Ski Vermont opened the 2026-27 season with its annual New York City media event, where 41 journalists and creators heard updates from nine ski areas and sampled cider, cheese, and sugar-on-snow from Vermont partners.
Inspired by the 273-mile hiking trail that traverses through the Green Mountains, Long Trail Brewing Company has been a caretaker of Vermont craft since 1989.
BirdieBlue is a women-led outdoor adventure brand with a simple—but powerful—mission: turn discarded ski and snowboard gear into high-personality, sustainable accessories while protecting future “BlueBird” days.
For over 100 years Rossignol has been the benchmark in winter sports, making skiing and riding easier, more inspiring, and more fun.
What started as Capitol Grounds in 1998—a small coffee shop on State Street in Montpelier—has grown into 802Coffee, a proud Vermont roaster rooted in community and quality.
