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Ski Resorts are Open and Welcoming Guests for Summer Activities and Adventures While recent storms have left damage from flooding in some Vermont communities, many destinations around the state, including…

Updated: 6/22/2023 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…

Updated: 6/23/2023 Bromley Mountain Resort Enjoy a nearly 6-mile scenic hike on the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail just steps away from our many summer adventures. Take the trail to the summit for breathtaking…

Updated: 6/22/2023 Killington Resort Killington’s popular Youth and Adult Bike Park Camps, led by professional coaches, will boost your skills, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. Visit Killington.com for…

Updated: 6/22/2023 Bromley Mountain Resort Join us on the Sun Deck for a variety of yummy treats and eats that are sure to please every palette. Looking for lunch? Head over to The Sun Deck Café for…

Updated: 6/22/2023 Bromley Mountain Resort Bromley's Mountain Adventure and Aerial Adventure Parks are open seven days a week! - See hours of operation page for details. Summer Adventure Tickets are…

Summmer is best spent in the great outdoors, but it's always nice to have some amenities nearby. Vermont's ski areas offer the best of both worlds, from seemingly endless trail networks, to perfectly manicured…

Saturday, May 6, 2023 is Green Up Day in Vermont. Vermonters across the state go out in their communities and pick up trash along roadsides and in public places. The organizing body, Green Up Vermont,…

Spring Operating Schedules and Closing Dates The 2022-2023 ski and ride season is winding down, but several areas are still open for late-season skiing and riding! Check out this list of spring events before…

Spring has sprung here in the Green Mountains! The 2022-2023 ski and ride season is winding down, but the fun is just getting started. With longer, sunnier and warmer days, Vermont ski areas are hosting…

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear." "Cold snow is fast snow." "It's easier to warm up than it is to cool off." Vermont skiers and riders are known for their optimism, and that extends…

11/21/22 - Written by Roger Lohr of XCSkiResorts.com In the winter, the snow-covered hills are alive in Vermont beckoning cross country skiing families, couples, and individuals aged five to 95. In 1968,…

01/12/2023 - Written by Roger Lohr of XCSkiResorts.com. Snowshoeing is an excellent way to get some outdoor physical and mental fitness in the winter and it can be a great warm-up for skiers or snowboarders.…

The Ski Vermont Specialty Food Day Tour visits member ski areas with local Vermont food and beverage vendors. This pop-up farmer’s market style event, showcases all the unique things that Vermont has to…

Martin Luther King Weekend is fast approaching. We hope you'll be joining us up in the Green Mountains this year. Check out these great family friendly events at our Vermont ski areas.    Featured Events Sugarbush…

Rutland, VT: Vermont artist Carrie Pill is teaming up with Ski Vermont for a special project this ski season. The artist will visit all 20 of Vermont’s alpine ski areas to ski and paint. These visits will…

Uphill Travel Protocol and Etiquette Ski touring has become increasingly popular, and many of Vermont's ski areas have implemented uphill travel policies to promote safety. As an uphill traveler, you…

The Ski Vermont 2022 Holiday Gift Guide is Here!  Save yourself the trouble of finding the perfect gift for that special someone: they're all right here! The Ski Vermont gift guide has something for everyone…

Vermont Adaptive Veteran Ventures On Veterans Day, we honor and thank those who have served our country. Ski Vermont shows its continued commitment to our Veterans through partnership with Vermont Adaptive…

Updated: 11/15/2022 The Vermont ski and ride season is underway!    View Current Conditions Here   Below you'll find the open resorts and planned opening dates of Vermont's ski areas. Please be aware…

As the nights begin to cool down and the leaves start to change color, we can't help but get excited for all that fall in the Green Mountains has to offer. There are tons of activities and events all over…

Updated: 8/22/2023 The best deals on season passes for the upcoming 2023-2024 season are here! Buying your season pass early is a great decision if you know exactly where you want to ski or ride. You'll…

Get a front row seat to Vermont's superior fall foliage displays.  Bolton Valley Resort Bolton Valley is running lifts Friday through Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm until October 15th. $20 per person for a…

October 8th through 10th is Indigenous Peoples' Day* Weekend and Vermont ski areas are hosting great events that you won't want to miss. It's time to throw on cozy sweaters and flannels, sip pumpkin flavored…

Spend Labor Day in the Green Mountains Summer is winding down, but there is still plenty of fun to be had in the Green Mountains. This weekend, celebrate Labor Day with your friends and family at one…

Brewfests at Vermont Ski Areas Vermont is home to the most craft breweries per-capita, by state in the nation. Vermont ski areas are hosting tons of brew fests to showcase what this brave little state…

Updated: 7/19/2022 Bolton Valley The Vista Beast Disc Golf Course is a challenging, par 60, 18 hole, mountain course that tests players' ability to throw a variety of shots. From accurate, tight woods…

Updated: 7/7/2022 Vermont is home to some of the best mountain biking and lift served mountain biking in the Northeast. Over the last few years, Vermont ski areas have been seriously ramping up their…

Celebrate Independence day at your favorite Vermont ski area! Live music, games, great food, and fireworks are happening all across the state. You can find links to the full lists of events below! Bolton…

Vermont is home to incredible skiing, passionate residents and excellent beer, traits that have inspired the Official Beer of Ski Vermont—the Ski Vermont IPA. Guided by the expertise of our longtime partners…

Presidents' Week is coming up and besides having lots of snow, Vermont ski areas also have lots of fun events planned! Torchlight parades and guided hikes, fireworks, and live music are all on tap for…

Be in the Know About Mountain Safety Vermont’s ski areas are committed to safety every day in their operations, but it’s important for skiers and riders to understand that they have an important safety…

Skiing this season is looking great--back to normal outside with some updates for indoor space. Remember to Know Before You Go.

  Vermont’s ski areas are ramping up for the winter season and are hiring for all types of positions. Employment opportunities extend well beyond what you might expect.   The top ski state in the eastern…

Autumn in Vermont is hard to beat. Fall foliage, brewfests and flannels make for the quintessential New England experience. Many of Vermont's ski areas will be hosting brewfests and Octoberfests as well…

Mountain Top Resort What better location for a health and beauty sanctuary than a secluded mountain top retreat with beautiful,tranquil views of the nature Vermont is famous for. Conveniently located…

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Ski season in Vermont continues to pick up speed with more areas opening across the state, and others planning to spin their lifts to life in the coming days. Mad River Glen opened Saturday, Dec. 12 -…

Vermont ski areas were among those recognized when the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) presented its annual awards in sustainability, safety, growth and marketing to members with the most innovative…

No other state offers the same unbeatable selection of world-class ski areas and breweries, so close together

The joy of sliding on snow is not exclusive to any one group of people. The mountains are colorblind, and carving turns at speed delivers the same thrill to everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, background…

January is Ski and Snowboard Safety Awareness month. Because safety is a top priority across the industry, Vermont ski areas participate in and host a number of safety related events throughout the month…

Challenging terrain isn just one of the many aspects Vermont ski areas are known for, so it's no surprise the Green Mountain State dominated a recent article from SKI magazine entitled, "5 Seriously Steep…

Vermont ski areas boast some of the very best snowmaking systems on the planet. Models of efficiency and capability, these systems can effectively "create winter" - laying down the equivalent of a massive…

The powder stoke on social media spoke volumes: This past weekend's Vermont ski area openings were far more than just lifts coming to life with limited terrain available.No, these were truly epic. Pico…

March 31, 2019 was a rare day on which “The Sun Mountain,” Bromley, was missing its signature solar splendor. Rain fell steadily and the slopes were socked in by a thick blanket of fog. The weather wasn’t…

Outside magazine just released its annual "Ultimate East Coast Ski Guide," and Vermont is front-and-center as the star of the piece.The article by former University of Vermont student and Sugarbush Resort…

We're thankful for Vermont ski areas hosting Thanksgiving events and meals. Find out where you can enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner and then where you can trot it off. Jay Peak Resort – Thanksgiving…

The 2019-20 ski and ride season officially kicked off on Sunday, Nov. 3, with Killington Resort leading the way as the first ski area to open in the Northeast. "The stoke is real!" stated a post on the…

Vermont alpine ski areas once again dominated Ski Magazine's Readers' Top-Ranked Ski Resorts in the East list, claiming three of the top five and 10 of the top 20 spots for 2020. Smugglers' Notch Resort…

Two popular Green Mountain State watering holes made USA Today's Top 10 list of the best places for apres-ski libations and eats.

Upcoming job fairs put spotlight on opportunities through the Green Mountain State

Vermont is home to some of the best bike parks in the Northeast. Autumn is the perfect time to ride because of the cool air and gorgeous fall foliage. Bolton Valley Mountain biking returned to Bolton…

Smugglers' Notch Resort July 4th - July 4 Independence Day celebration, Smugglers’ Notch Resort. Perhaps the most American celebration of July 4th in the nation, Smugglers’ invites the 40th Army Band…

Bromley Mountain Resort Bromley Mountain is located 6 miles East of Manchester in the heart of Southern Vermont. The local area offers a wide range of experiences to assure an exciting and care-free getaway…

Bromley Mountain Resort Join us most Saturdays throughout the summer for free family-friendly entertainment on the Sun Deck. Enjoy a variety of live music from the classics Beatles Tribute band, Studio…

Burke Mountain Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29:  NEMBAfest. Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend of riding, camping, demo-ing the latest mountain bikes, checking out all the gadgets and gear,…

Bromley Mountain Resort Looking for the best deal on the mountain? Well, we have two that may be perfect for you. Plan ahead and save $5 per Triple Play pass by purchasing your passes online in advance.…

New for the 2023-24 Winter Season Located in a state synonymous with snow, Vermont ski areas take the title of top ski destination in the East seriously—and are always looking for new ways to provide…

Summertime in the Green Mountains is endless fun for everyone. Here are just some of the activities, events, and camps available this summer.  Bolton Valley Resort Thursday Night Disc Golf League -…

It "comes in like a lion," and often brings the best natural snowfall of the season

A Vermont program aimed at using skiing and snowboarding to help attract potential new residents to the state garnered some high-level attention this week.  Robin Young, the host of Here and Now on National…

In conjunction with Throwback Thursday, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum have released a special video spotlighting and honoring the rich history…

Barbara Ann Cochran gave her first ski lesson when she was 10 years old, on the hill behind her family’s home in Richmond, Vt. Fifty-eight years and countless lessons later, her enthusiasm hasn’t waned…

When I pulled into the parking lot at Pico Mountain last Saturday morning, the thermometer in my car read minus-10 degrees. I went on to have one of the most enjoyable ski outings of my life. I'm one…

A typographical error is responsible for bringing an Arizona man on an improbable ski trip to Vermont this upcoming MLK weekend. The story has drawn national attention, and Bonnie MacPherson can’t help…

Teaching my five-year-old son to ski has been arguably the most difficult challenge in my close to 40 years in the sport. Don't get me wrong, teacher and pupil are both enthusiastic and open to the process.…

A post on Sugarbush Resort's Sugarblog from owner Win Smith on Thursday reminded skiers and riders of the importance of abiding by the ski area's uphill travel policy. Smith's post opened with the schedule…

On a perfect bluebird day Wednesday at Bolton Valley Resort, legendary ski film star Glen Plake paused atop Vista Peak to drink in its namesake view. “Today is really special,” he said. “I can see the…

Putting the Green in Green Mountain State Skiing and Snowboarding Vermont has long been a leader in the “Green Movement” by promoting best practices regarding the environment. That same ideology is a…

Learn to Turn: Vermont’s Ski and Snowboard Beginner Packages Fledgling skiers and snowboarders in Vermont quickly learn that the state’s resorts have rewritten an age-old adage: those who cando, teach.…

Snowmaking, Grooming and Mountain Ops Updates Take a state known for its winters, equip it with some of the most powerful snowmaking systems on earth, and turn teams of expert snowmakers loose—and you’ve…

It’s the Snow: Snowmaking, Grooming and other Mountain Ops If you want to know what makes Vermont skiing and snowboarding truly special, you don’t need to look too deep; it’s the snow. Legendary natural…

The routes that connect Vermont’s ski areas are rich with fascinating history and captivating culture. As you drive through the Green Mountain State during a winter ski trip, we invite your crew to put down the tech and weave some of Vermont’s local ski story into your family vacation with this guide to historical landmarks and cultural pit stops waiting just outside your car windows. See how many you can find on your next road trip — we’ll even provide snacks.

Robby Kelley is the third ranked American slalom skier for the United States and a top prospect for the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

View of the sunrise during the 61st Annual Sunrise Service at Stowe Mountain Resort   Whoever said Easter Egg Hunts and skiing don’t go hand-in-hand has clearly never been to Vermont in April. This weekend,…

Vermont’s scenic routes link downhill thrills with its vibrant local culture. As the number one ski and snowboard state in the east, visitors to Vermont know they’re in for an epic alpine adventure, but…

Love comes in all forms, and this Valentine's Day we wanted to celebrate our love for skiing and snowboarding in the most romantic way we know how- love letters. A Love Letter to Skiing Dear Skiing, It…

by Hilary DelRoss Skiers and snowboarders need to refuel during and after a day on the snow and, lucky for us, specialty food producers in Vermont are eager to share their offerings with hungry snow enthusiasts…

Turning Sap into Maple at the Trapp Family Lodge Sugarhouse Spring is sweet for skiers and snowboarders in Vermont as daylight hours become longer, the sun’s warm rays soften the snow and maple sugarmakers…

...and counting at Bolton Valley this morning   Holiday Powder Alert It's great waking up on an extra day off to see extra snow on the slopes. Resorts in Vermont reported up to 7" of new snow this…