State ski guide
Best Ski Mountains in Vermont
Vermont runs more Ikon than Epic, with four big Ikon mountains against Stowe and the southern Epic pair. More ski areas per square mile than almost anywhere in the country, and the pass math is usually the first filter.
Current snow, drive time, pass access, and crowd outlook. Pick your weekend and we'll rank the options.
17Mountains
3Epic Pass
4Ikon Pass
6Indy Pass
3Night skiing
214"Avg annual snow
Pass guide
Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass: Northeast
Vermont skews Ikon: 4 Ikon mountains vs 3 on Epic. Stowe is the Epic anchor most people compare against the Ikon quartet.
How Vermont stacks up
Vermont is dense with classic Northeast skiing, from big-name resorts to smaller Indy favorites. Expect a strong mix of vertical, snow quality, and pass overlap across the spine of the Greens.
| Mountain | Vertical | Trails | Avg Snow/yr | Day Ticket* | Pass | Night Skiing | Live Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Peak | 2,112 ft | 74 | 349" | $107 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Stowe | 2,360 ft | 79 | 314" | $189 | Epic Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Bolton Valley | 1,704 ft | 61 | 312" | $86 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Sugarbush | 2,600 ft | 86 | 267" | $169 | Ikon Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Mad River Glen | 2,037 ft | 70 | 262" | $102 | No Major Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Smugglers' Notch | 2,610 ft | 87 | 262" | $120 | No Major Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Bromley | 1,334 ft | 50 | 244" | $104 | No Major Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Killington | 2,977 ft | 99 | 230" | $199 | Ikon Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Pico | 1,967 ft | 68 | 230" | $156 | Ikon Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Burke Mountain | 2,057 ft | 69 | 217" | $99 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Middlebury Snow Bowl | 920 ft | 17 | 200" | $69 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Stratton | 2,003 ft | 69 | 180" | $165 | Ikon Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Mount Snow | 1,700 ft | 61 | 150" | $155 | Epic Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Magic Mountain | 1,500 ft | 55 | 130" | $91 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Okemo | 2,200 ft | 75 | 120" | $175 | Epic Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Saskadena Six | 650 ft | 31 | 90" | $75 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Cochran's | 350 ft | 8 | 88" | $25 | No Major Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.
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