Vermont Ski & Travel Tips

These maps capture a glimpse in time. After Suicide Six’s name was changed to Saskadena Six over the summer, the time came to update our Vermont ski resorts map. View the Original Artwork Here Or… Buy a Poster What has changed? Besides the name change to Saskadena Six, here are a few of the notable

This article was last updated 10/5/24 to reflect the finalization of the Killington and Pico sale. The industry has seen some consolidation in recent years and you’ll see Vail Resorts’ name starting to appear here more than it used to. This doesn’t mean that the Vermont ski industry is ruled by corporate America. Killington and

Which Vermont ski resort provides the best value to skiers and riders? We have broken down the full list to see which resorts provide the most skiing for the lift ticket price that they charge. For this list we are using the adult lift ticket price for peak holiday seasons (this is the maximum that

Should you travel to Colorado or Vermont for your ski vacation? I have lived in both Vermont AND Colorado and would be happy to recommend either, but the best destination for you will depend on a few different things. If you want the inside scoop on the differences between skiing in these two states just

These small inns have been a part of Vermont’s culture for longer than the ski areas have been in business. Trappers, travelers, tourists and trinket salesmen have all used these inns for hundreds of years. Now, these are places where skiers and snowboarders can vacation in the mountains and enjoy fresh snow and companionship. There

Vermonters tend to like their bars the way they like their mountains- unpretentious, untamed, and covered in snow. The laid-back and community-minded nature of Vermonters lends itself to some truly remarkable apres-ski bars. Among them are a few midcentury staples that have stood the test of time and weathered the changing need of the local

If Vermont is next on your list for a ski vacation, Stowe and Sugarbush deserve to be considered. Nestled deep in the heart of Vermont, both resorts offer a unique, but distinctive, experience. Both Stowe and Sugarbush are located between the cultural capital of Burlington and the real capital of Montpelier. Simply take exit 10

These days, we take time outside where we can get it. Although many resorts are closed or operating at a limited capacity, backcountry skiing is booming in the Green Mountains with new trails being opened up to the public each season. Some resorts have even begun work to expand uphill travel for skiers and riders

Visitors to Vermont often tread the well-beaten path of Burlington, Montpelier, and Stowe, but any local can tell you that the real Vermont charm lies in the small towns in between. As foliage season draws to a close and most states hunker down for the long winter, Vermonters begin looking skyward for that first hint