Vermont

Mount Snow Sunbrook and Sundance Six-Packs: Critical Upgrades for an Increasingly Popular Resort

Mount Snow’s first major lift upgrades in over a decade have done quite a bit to enhance the lift and crowd flow experiences on the mountain.

2023 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes

Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.

Skiing, Wine, & Spirits: What to Drink, Based on Which Destination You Hit

Our team has partnered with a wine and spirits expert to identify the perfect complements for your next destination trip

Best Restaurants in the Mad River Valley

The valley that calls home to Mad River Glen and Sugarbush may be remote, but it’s home to some awesome authentic food and restaurants.

Vail Resorts Epic Lift Upgrades: A Comprehensive Effectiveness Breakdown

We analyze why Vail Resorts pulled the trigger on many of its recent lift investments—and why it may have passed over some much-needed opportunities.

Best Hotels in the Mad River Valley

Whether it be on-site hotels, boutique inns, or budget stays, the valley that calls home to Mad River Glen and Sugarbush is home to a wide array of high-quality lodging options.

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.