Vermont

Score Changes: Multiple Resorts Struggle to Handle Increased Crowds

In the wake of unprecedented resort traffic, we are dropping the Crowd Flow scores for several mountains, including seven owned by Vail Resorts.

Video Review: Killington

An in-depth video review of Killington, the largest ski resort in Vermont.

Video Review: Okemo

An in-depth video review of Okemo, a classic ski area in south-central Vermont.

Vail Resorts Announces 2022-23 Operating Plan, Plans Cap on All Lift Ticket Sales

Ticket sales will be limited at every Vail-owned resort every day of the season next winter. Crowding impacts will hinge substantially on the magnitude of the polic

Video Review: Jay Peak

An in-depth video review of Jay Peak, a ski area located in northern Vermont.

State of Incomplete Lift Projects for the 2022-23 Season

Even as of the December holiday period, several resorts have not completed critical new chairlift and gondola projects. This page is intended to provide the most up-to-date information on the projects that have not been completed, and will be updated on a regular cadence.

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.