Snow-blanketed landscapes and cold temperatures are the ultimate necessities for skiers and riders alike! Vermont is well known for its beautiful natural landscape, and when it comes to winter sports, ski areas are abundant for skiers and riders of all skill levels! Whether you enjoy backcountry glades or carving down wide-open trails, you can find everything you’re looking for in the Green Mountain State. Below are a few of our top picks for ski areas in Northern Vermont!

Smugglers Notch Resort

Located in the town of Cambridge, Vermont, Smugglers Notch Resort is an awesome easy-to-access mountain for the whole family. Just a quick drive off the highway, and you will find yourself immersed in the slopes in no time! Consisting of three peaks, Smugglers Notch aka, Smuggs is one of the top 3 largest mountains in the state! With trails ranging from Beginner to Triple Black Diamond (the only in the state), there is a trail to keep you entertained at any skill level!

Location:        Jeffersonville, VT

Vertical:         2,610 feet

Trails:            78 Runs

Lifts:              8 Total

·         6 chairlifts 

·         2 surface lifts

Check out Smugglers Notch Resort Here: www.smuggs.com

Stowe Mounting Resort
One of Vermont’s most iconic mountains, Stowe Mountain resort is located on the same mountain range as Smuggs. While it is technically possible to cross from mountain to mountain, with Rt. 108 closed in the winter, traveling between the two resorts takes a whole hour by car! Stowe is one of the most expensive mountains in the state but with its world-class resort and high-speed gondolas, the experience is well worth the investment!

Location:        Stowe, VT

Vertical:         2,360 ft

Trails:            116 Runs

Lifts:              12 Total

·         2 Gondolas

·         8 Chairlifts 

·         2 Surface lifts

Check out Stowe Mountain Resort Here: www.stowe.com

Jay Peak Resort

As the northernmost ski area in Vermont, sitting just south of the border Jay Peak Resort is a fan-favorite amongst locals and skiers from Canada! While Jay Peak is one of the smaller resorts in the state, its high annual snowfall (Averaging #1 of all Northeast US ski areas) and remarkable glades make it a go-to mountain. If you are a fan of epic powder runs similar to resorts our west, Jay Peak is a Vermont mountain you must visit.

Location:        Jay, VT

Vertical:         2,153 feet

Trails:            76 Runs

Lifts:              8 Total

·         2 Air tram

·         8 Chairlifts 

·         2 Surface lifts

Check out Jay Peak Resort Here: www.jaypeakresort.com

  

Bolton Valley Ski Resort

Last but not least, on our list of Northern Vermont ski areas is Bolton Valley Resort. Only a short 30-minute drive from Burlington, this small ski area has plenty to boast! As one of the only ski areas to offer night skiing, this resort attracts a lot of locals who can’t find the time to hit the slopes during the day! With trails ranging from nordic skiing to downhill and backcountry runs, Bolton Valley is a go-to spot to take the family or go for some solo runs.

Location:        Bolton, VT

Vertical           1,625 feet

Trails:             71 Runs (12 Night Trails)

Lifts:               6 Total

·         5 Chairlifts

·         1 Surface lift

Check out Bolton Valley Resort Here: www.boltonvalley.com/

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