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Scenic Lift Rides

Many resorts spin their lifts throughout the summer into fall, offering visitors a unique, bird’s-eye view of the Vermont landscape. Whether you’re soaking in the green or Vermont’s legendary fall foliage, it’s an unforgettable way to experience the beauty of Vermont. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change — check each resort's website before visiting.

Ski Vermont Congratulates Mount Snow’s Josh Storino, Winner of the 2026 Rise Up Challenge

Ski Vermont congratulates Josh Storino and the Mount Snow lift maintenance team of West Dover, VT on winning the 2026 Rise Up Challenge. Presented by Leitner-Poma of America (LPOA) and Ski Area Management Magazine, the national competition supports the education and recognition of the ski industry’s next generation of lift-maintenance professionals through video submissions. It also celebrates the effort and knowledge it takes to keep a ski area’s uphill transportation infrastructure running.

Ski Vermont Board Members and Resort Leaders Named Top Business Influencers

Vermont Business Magazine recently recognized Bolton Valley’s CEO and Board Chair Lindsay DesLauriers, Killington’s President and CEO Mike Solimano and Jay Peak’s President and CEO Steve Wright as three of Vermont’s ninety-one most influential business leaders of 2026.

Bolton Valley Announces Leadership Evolution to Support the Resort’s Next Chapter

Bolton Valley Resort is proud to announce the next evolution of its executive leadership team, as the resort prepares for its next chapter. Guided by the community-focused values Ralph DesLauriers established when he built the resort nearly 60 years ago, this leadership transition positions family-owned Bolton Valley for growth while preserving its independent spirit.

Fourth of July at Vermont Ski Areas

Discover Vermont's top Fourth of July events, from mountain fireworks to small-town parades. Plan your holiday weekend with this roundup of festive celebrations.

Ski Vermont Reports Strong 2025-26 Season and Increase in Skier Visits at Annual Meeting

JAY, Vt. (June 4, 2026) – Ski Vermont capped the 2025-26 ski season at its 57th Annual Meeting at Jay Peak Resort today, highlighting a winter of favorable weather, strong visitation, and continued improvements at Vermont ski areas. Partners, supporters, and friends of the industry joined Ski Vermont’s alpine and cross-country members to reflect on a successful season. Vermont’s ski industry performed well, with alpine ski areas reporting a total of 4.36M skier visits for the 2025–26 season, an increase of 4.7% over the previous year and an 11% increase over the 10-year average. This also marks the best visitation since the 2014-15 season. These totals put Vermont 1.5% ahead of the Northeast region’s 3.2% growth, and 13.8% ahead of the national average, which fell by 9.1%.

Golf and Disc Golf in the Green Mountains

Golf and Disc Golf operations are in full swing at ski areas across Vermont. The Green Mountains have plenty of greens to putt around on all summer long. Find some of Vermont's premier courses with the guide.

Ski Area Spring Festivals

Discover the best spring events at Vermont ski resorts! From pond skims and spring concerts to maple festivals and Easter sunrise services, celebrate the end of ski season in style.

Easter Events at Vermont Ski Areas

From sunrise services to egg-hiding bunnies, find out what's going on at Vermont ski areas Easter weekend,

Ski Area Pond Skims

Skiing isn't just for snow! Join the party at ski areas across Vermont for legendary pond skims and costume parties to celebrate spring!

Safety Month Events at Vermont Ski Areas

Vermont ski areas are always focused on safety in their day to day operations, but January National Ski Safety Awareness Month! Ski areas across Vermont are holding events, activities, and visits from the Snow Angel Foundation so we can all ski responsibly and #RideAnotherDay

Killington Resort & Pico Mountain Receive 2025 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Award – Gold Level 

Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, was recognized on Friday with the 2025 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Award – Gold Level from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Members of the Employee Experience team at Killington and Pico Mountain accepted the award today at the Vermont Safety and Health Council’s 29th Annual Expo at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel.

Killington Resort Launches Upward & Outward, A New Commitment to Sustainability and Community

Rooted in Killington’s new era of independent ownership, Upward & Outward reflects a clear philosophy: we rise by lifting others. The commitment brings together existing efforts in sustainability, community giving, and employee support under one purpose-driven banner—ensuring every initiative we take moves our people, our partners, and our mountain forward.

Vermont Snowmaking & Grooming Updates for Winter 2025-26

Snowmaking has come a long way (even in the past few years), and Vermont’s snowmakers are on the leading edge of snowmaking technology with decades of experience and a constant desire to increased efficiency and make more with less.

What's New

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.

March Madness on the Slopes: Ski Area Events in March

There's so much happening in March, which is historically one of the snowiest months of ski season.

Winter Festivals at Vermont Ski Areas

Experience Winter in its Original State by joining a party in the snow! Vermont ski areas celebrate when the Green Mountain go white, and invite visitors from all over to come join in the fun.

Kid-Friendly New Year's Celebrations at Vermont Ski Areas

There's no better way to ring in 2025 than at your favorite ski area--but what if you have littles? Fear not! Ski areas across the state have great programming and events for younger skiers and riders who want to see fireworks but won't make it to the ball drop.

New Year's Celebrations at Vermont Ski Areas

For Ski Vermont there's no better way to ring in 2025 than at your favorite ski area! Wherever you decide to flip the calendar there's a ski area nearby with a community waiting for you to join the celebration. See what's near you or explore a new area to watch the ball drop.

This Season's Deals and Packages at Vermont Ski Areas

A good deal is exciting; a great day of skiing is even better. So when there’s a deal on a great day of skiing—that’s something that’ll make anyone slide downhill with a smile. Vermont’s ski areas understand the value of hard-earned bucks and offer a multitude of special offers, packages and other incentives that help lower the price tag for those looking to build some priceless memories on the mountain.

Vermont’s Ski Industry Showcases Weather Adaptability with Strong Seasonal Numbers

Vermont’s alpine ski areas reported 4.1 million skier visits for 2023-24, down less than half a percentage point from the 2022-23 season. Visitation this season remains 4 percent above Vermont’s 10-year average and outpaces a 6.2 percent decrease in Northeast region visits (12.4 million) and a 6.6 percent decrease in national visits (60.4 million).

Diversity

Ski Vermont and its member ski areas recognize the inequity faced by historically marginalized communities navigating a multitude of barriers. We are committed to recognizing, understanding, and addressing barriers that limit access to and enjoyment of snow sports.

Sustainability

More than the mountains are green in Vermont. Ski areas across the state have a long history of improving sustainability and protecting the environment that brings happiness to residents and visitors alike.