Bolton Valley

Initial Impressions: Independent Northern Vermont Resorts

We share our initial thoughts on Jay Peak, Smugglers’ Notch, Bolton Valley, and Mad River Glen after visiting them earlier this winter.

Vermont Ski Resorts Ranked: 2023-24

We rank the Vermont ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.

Bolton Valley

This Vermont mountain is too small and undeveloped to compete with the state’s most popular destinations, but its combination of local, uncrowded slopes and strong natural snowfall may do the trick for some.