The Northeast is home to a huge number of ski resorts and ski areas, ranging from just a few trails to massive, multi-peak experiences. Identifying the best state for skiing in the Northeast will always be a contentious topic, with many people having their own favorite ski resorts in specific areas, but Vermont’s number of resorts, snow quality, and beauty certainly put it toward the top of the list.
Vermont is home to some of the largest and best-known ski areas east of the Mississippi River. The state boasts some of the snowiest areas in the East, with headliners like Stowe, Smugglers Notch, and Jay Peak offering snow totals that aren’t far off many western areas. In addition, Vermont is home to many larger ski areas such as Killington, Okemo, and Stratton, making for a surprising number of resorts that can take well more than a weekend trip to effectively cover. But Vermont isn’t lacking for smaller slopes spread across the state either; in fact, from any location in the state, you’re never more than an hour from a ski area. However, Vermont can’t escape all the fundamental drawbacks of its East Coast location. While snow totals are on par with many ski areas out west, freeze-thaw cycles and even rain can occur during the winter, making for ice, bare spots, and just generally less than ideal conditions. In addition, while Vermont does have some sizable resorts, they’re still nowhere near the size of the biggest destinations in states west of the Mississippi. Ultimately, Vermont is the king of the East, but its resort roster still isn’t quite strong enough to earn it a place in our top 10 ski states. #peakrankings #werankpeaks #skiing #ski #snow #winter #mountains #travel #skiingislife #nature #powder #alpineskiing #alpine #mountain #freeride #adventure #skitouring #powderskiing #skilife #winteriscoming #freeski #skiingisfun #skiingday #wintersport #vermont#skivermont#skitheeast
PeakRankings points towards Vermont’s snow totals as a major benefit to the state, stating that some resorts tend to get snow totals that aren’t far from those in the West. Additionally they highlight the fair number of larger resorts in the state and the fact that you’re always within an hour of a ski area no matter where you are in the state.
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