The Vermont trip notebook
Vermont's Indy-affiliated mountains span glade-focused resorts, local hills and learning-friendly community areas. A thoughtful regional trip is more useful than trying to visit them all in one weekend.
Rank mountains for this trip
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Northern Vermont · Bolton
A Burlington-area local hill with selected night-skiing sessions.
300 acres · 71 trails · Approx. day ticket $69–$99
Stay in Burlington for restaurants and city comforts, or near the base for a shorter morning.
Night skiing operates on selected dates and trails. Check the resort schedule.
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Northern Vermont · East Burke
A Northeast Kingdom mountain with classic runs and a racing tradition.
270 acres · 50 trails · Approx. day ticket $79–$109
East Burke is a natural base for a small-town ski weekend; on-mountain lodging keeps travel simple.
The Northeast Kingdom is farther from Vermont's main cities. Leave time for winter roads.
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Northern Vermont · Jay
A tree-skiing destination with tram access and slopeside activities.
385 acres · 81 trails · Approx. day ticket $89–$129
Slopeside lodging suits families combining skiing with the indoor waterpark; nearby towns offer a quieter stay.
Summit exposure can affect the tram and upper lifts. Confirm the morning lift report.
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Northern Vermont · Jeffersonville
A family-first village with demanding terrain on the upper mountains.
311 acres · 78 trails · Approx. day ticket $85–$120
The resort village is convenient for lessons and family activities; Jeffersonville provides nearby alternatives.
Route 108 through the Notch closes in winter. Do not plan a drive over the pass from Stowe.
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Central Vermont · Hancock
A compact college-owned hill for a Middlebury-based stay.
110 acres · 17 trails · Approx. day ticket $50–$75
Middlebury offers a walkable town, inns and restaurants for a quieter ski break.
Check operating days and lesson availability before committing to a trip.
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Central Vermont · South Pomfret
A manageable historic learning hill near Woodstock.
100 acres · 25 trails · Approx. day ticket $35–$70
Woodstock makes a scenic base for inns, shops and a ski-and-town weekend.
Confirm current season benefits and ticket redemption requirements before visiting.
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Southern Vermont · Londonderry
An independent Southern Vermont mountain with natural-terrain character.
285 acres · 50 trails · Approx. day ticket $79–$119
Londonderry and nearby inns make a quieter base; Manchester offers more dining options.
Natural terrain and operating schedules depend on conditions. Check the official report.
Access rules can include reservations, blackout dates and destination-specific redemption steps. Check the official Indy listing and resort instructions for your product and visit date.
A Northeast Kingdom stay can suit Burke or Jay. A Burlington or Jeffersonville stay serves a different northern trip, while Magic is in Southern Vermont. Use the starting-point picker to avoid unrealistic multi-mountain drives.
Once your dates are set, compare official snow reports, wind risk and your actual starting point in today's rankings.
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