Jay Peak
Jay Peak is known for both backcountry tree skiing through its glades and its average snowfall of 355 inches. Jay Peak is not for the faint of heart as its weather and rugged atmosphere will transport you into a backcountry wonderland. The resort's two peaks include over 365 skiable acres, 100 of which are off-piste skiing. There are 2,153 vertical feet to be skied and eight lifts, including Vermont's only aerial tramway. Close to Canada, you may even hear some folks speaking in French on the lifts.
Killington
This is the biggest ski and snowboard resort in the Northeast, and it has been open for over 50 years. The resort has a total of 191 trails and 29 lifts, including three heated express gondolas, the highest of which reaches 4,215 feet. Killington boasts trails covering 3,050 vertical feet in 1,215 skiable acres. The mountain receives about 250 natural inches of snow each year, and Killington also has 1,435 snow guns. Killington Resort includes seven mountains, a superpipe and terrain park, as well as 143 acres of tree skiing.
Smugglers' Notch
"Smuggs," as it is known, is a great resort for families any time of the year. The resort offers three mountains with over 1,000 acres of terrain covering 2,610 vertical feet and an average snowfall of nearly 300 inches a year. Smuggs also has a large Nordic center featuring 54 km of cross country trails. The resort also has ice skating, dog sledding, tours and a wellness spa and yoga center. In the summer they have a water park, hiking, biking, fishing and golfing.
Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen's "ski it if you can" terrain is known as some of the best for advanced skiers, though they also offer terrain for the entire family. The resort covers 2,037 vertical feet, has three double lifts and the nation's last surviving single-chair lift. It has over 100 acres of ski terrain and 800 acres of off-piste and tree skiing. The mountain's location receives an average of 250 inches of annual snowfall.
