Get a bird's-eye view of Vermont's famous foliage by booking a scenic lift ride at one of Vermont's ski areas.
The closest thing to skiing in the summer is mountain biking. Start planning your rides.
A non-profit trade association founded in 1969 to serve alpine and cross-country ski areas, the Vermont Ski Areas Association (Ski Vermont) is a proud ambassador of the thriving winter tourism industry in Vermont, where skiing and snowboarding are the official state winter sports.
The top ski state in the east and among the top destinations in the US, Vermont boasts world-class snowmaking quality, coverage, and operational efficiency, a wide variety of terrain, and profound historical impact on the sports of skiing and snowboarding - making it one of the most significant ski and ride destinations in the world.
Ski Vermont’s mission is to help maintain an environment in which the state’s ski areas can grow and prosper. Ski Vermont serves its 21 Alpine and 26 Cross Country member resorts in three major areas: Governmental Affairs, Marketing and Public Affairs.
But, how do you actually get to your favorite ski and snowboard resorts? As locals, we have learned the ins and outs, and do's and don'ts when traveling to and around the Green Mountain State. We are here to help you get to Vermont in just 3 easy steps!
Step 1: Choose your perfect Vermont ski or snowboard destination. Not sure what resort is best for you? Check out our Resort Finder which allows you to sort Vermont's resorts by type, region and amenities. (Don't worry, we'll wait here while you do this...)
Step 2: Decide how you want to travel. Vermont is very accessible with plenty of options to suit the needs of everyone from every destination. We have some of the best ways to access the Green Mountains. (You're welcome!)
Step 3: Grab your skis and boards, pack your bags and get ready for an amazing time in the Green Mountains.
Vermont is home to the most craft breweries per-capita, by state in the nation. Vermont ski areas are hosting tons of brew fests to showcase what this brave little state has to offer. With so many events spread out across the Green Mountains, there's no way you'll miss out! Check out the list below and get your brewfest tickets today!
Many resorts spin their lifts throughout the summer into fall, offering visitors a unique, bird’s-eye view of the Vermont landscape. Whether you’re soaking in the green or Vermont’s legendary fall foliage, it’s an unforgettable way to experience the beauty of Vermont. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change — check each resort's website before visiting.
More snow, made faster and more efficiently, in a wider temperature range. The (500) new HKD guns (700+ new and re-nozzled in total) increase Okemo’s ability to make snow by a 10-degree window, raising the minimum snowmaking temp to 28 degrees where new guns are installed. Add in new efficient water pumps, a comprehensive monitoring system and two massive electric air compressors, and you’re looking at a streamlined operation for the coming season.
Ski Vermont congratulates Josh Storino and the Mount Snow lift maintenance team of West Dover, VT on winning the 2026 Rise Up Challenge. Presented by Leitner-Poma of America (LPOA) and Ski Area Management Magazine, the national competition supports the education and recognition of the ski industry’s next generation of lift-maintenance professionals through video submissions. It also celebrates the effort and knowledge it takes to keep a ski area’s uphill transportation infrastructure running.
Inspired by the 273-mile hiking trail that traverses through the Green Mountains, Long Trail Brewing Company has been a caretaker of Vermont craft since 1989.
BirdieBlue is a women-led outdoor adventure brand with a simple—but powerful—mission: turn discarded ski and snowboard gear into high-personality, sustainable accessories while protecting future “BlueBird” days.
For over 100 years Rossignol has been the benchmark in winter sports, making skiing and riding easier, more inspiring, and more fun.
What started as Capitol Grounds in 1998—a small coffee shop on State Street in Montpelier—has grown into 802Coffee, a proud Vermont roaster rooted in community and quality.
