Vermont Snowboarding

I'm going out to Vermont in March and I've been checking out websites for the resorts, but I'd like to hear first hand what mountains people think are the best so I can make sure I get to the right ones. I want to do both back country riding as well as hit the parks. If anyone has suggestions I'd appreciate it a lot.

I don't know, that's why I'm asking. My brother-in-law used to live out there 5 or 6 years ago and said there was, but he doesn't remember where.

Killington is awesome, it has everything.   The mountain is so big that It is easy to get away from the crowds.  Sometimes the K1 Gondola gets busy, but there are plenty of other lifts to ride and even another Gondola.

March can still be decent. I went to Okemo last year first week of April and I'm pretty sure nearly all the trails were still open and the snow was great.

Okemo FTW, big mountain with lots of trails, start at the top and make your way down going across lots of different trails. Killington is overrated from what I have heard and I hate crowds so I have yet to go, I'll get back to you on Sugarbush, I am going there in a few weeks. Don't forget Mt. Sunapee across the border in NH

Where are you coming from, how long are you going to be there, and are you looking for nightlife?

The big one's are Killington, Stowe, and Jay. Killington has the most terrain as far as I know and could keep you busy for a week, plus it has the most nightlife you will find. Jay and Stowe both have good vert and are a lot of fun, either one of them would keep you busy for 2-3 days.

You might also want to check out some off the beaten path places like Pico (next to Killington) and Burke (hidden gem).


I would not waste your time with Mt Snow, Okemo, and Stratton. I like the first two very much (not a big fan of stratton) but they are in southern vermont and see a lot of daytripper traffic from Mass.

Originally posted by Sinixstar THere's backcountry riding on the east coast - just not as good as what's out west

BC is very limited in the NE due to dense old growth forests everywhere. Your best bet for that is to check nelsap.org for some defunct resorts.

I'd avoid Okemo, their lifts are sloooooow.

My favorite is Killington because even when it does get crowded, you can get away from the crowds. Basically avoid K1 and the bunny hills. I always lap SkyeShip when it gets crowded since the lines are short to nil....