Vermont

Vail Resorts Debuts 2023-24 Epic Pass Suite, Moves to Phone-Based Access

While access changes for the upcoming season are minimal, Vail Resorts’ multi-resort pass products will no longer come standard with a physical pass. The one remaining non-Vail-owned U.S. partner, Telluride, will now require access reservations.

The 10 Highest Ski/Snowboard Lesson Prices In North America for 2022-23

Learning how to ski or snowboard has never been cheap, but at the most prestigious destinations, this season’s lesson costs approach an entirely new tier of insanity.

Alterra Debuts 2023-24 Ikon Passes With Significant Base Plus Price Increase; Taos Leaves Base Pass

The company has increased the cost of its mid-tier Base Plus Pass by more than 14% versus last season, making it a tough sell against the full Ikon Pass.

Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products

Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products

Magic Mountain, Vermont to Finish Black Line Quad After Four Years of Construction

Once complete, the new lift will allow the resort to triple its base-to-summit uphill capacity.

Stowe Sunrise Six Upgrade: Not Just A High-Speed Helper Lift

Stowe’s first-ever six-pack brings about enhancements in beginner progression, crowd flow, and amenity access that have diminished many of the resort’s previous annoyances.

Magic Mountain

This modestly-sized mountain doesn’t have the refinement to compete with the destinations, but it’s hard to beat for the challenge and value in southern Vermont.

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.

Bromley

While much smaller and less diverse than Vermont’s major destinations, this local-feeling hill will satisfy families thanks to easy navigation and low crowds.

Mount Snow

This popular resort delivers a lot for southern Vermont but struggles to handle crowds in some areas.

Okemo

This family-friendly mountain boasts modern lifts and a wide variety of groomers, but expert terrain is lacking. Crowding has gotten worse in recent seasons.

Smugglers' Notch

Ancient lifts and lackluster resiliency measures hold back a staple of the northern Vermont skiing scene.

Pico

This central Vermont mountain gets overshadowed by bigger competitors, but it offers decent terrain and an escape from the crowds.

Stratton

This southern Vermont mountain delivers an ideal family experience thanks to excellent grooming and easy navigation, but you’ll be giving up some snow and terrain quality for the location.

Sugarbush

This charming Vermont resort offers diverse, demanding terrain and a local feel. However, the best expert runs aren’t always o

Jay Peak

Vermont’s northernmost resort offers class-leading snow and expert terrain, but resiliency issues hurt it against more convenient competitors.

Stowe

Despite a few logistical flaws, this classic Vermont resort holds its own against the best on the East Coast.

Killington

Size, snow quality, and terrain diversity make this East Coast mountain incredibly appealing, but navigation could be easier.

Mad River Glen

With very limited snowmaking and a ban on snowboarders, this small Vermont mountain is about as raw as it gets for the Northeast.