How to Go Skiing in Cochran's Ski Area, Vermont

Cochran's Ski Area, Vermont offers Alpine skiing and snowboarding. They are open between December and March of each year, and their hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Your Ski Trip Accommodations

1. Book lodging by visiting the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Web site (see Resources below). You can also call them directly at 1-800-VERMONT.
2. Choose from a wide variety of accommodation choices around Cochran's Ski Area. Everything from cheap motels to comfortable--and more expensive--condominiums are available.

Research Travel Options for Your Ski Trip

3. Land at Burlington Airport (BTV) in Vermont. It is the closest commercial airport to Cochran's Ski Area.
4. Take the I-89 West to exit 11, and then Route-2 to Richmond Village. Follow the signs to Cochran's Ski Area.

Budget Your Trip to Cochran's Ski Area

5. Enjoy ski lessons at Cochran's Ski Area. Classes are available for children and adults of all skiing levels.
6. Rent you equipment on site. Cochran's Ski Area offers a wide selection of packages that can save you money.
7. Ski before December first to enjoy savings on your season pass. Families can save additional money by purchasing a family pass instead of individual ones.
8. Enjoy a half day of skiing on the slopes and save money on rentals and lift tickets. Half days are from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the week, and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on the weekend and holidays.

Discover What Cochran's Ski Area Has to Offer

9. Find the Cochran's Ski Area snow report by visiting the Ski Vermont Web site (see Resources below).
10. Know that Cochran's Ski Area has a base elevation of 500 feet, a summit elevation of 1,000 feet, and a vertical drop of 500 feet. It offers 30 acres of skiable terrain and an average of 88 inches of snow each year.
11. Discover the numerous trails offered at Cochran's Ski Area. A full 22 percent of their runs are rated easy, 56 percent of them are rated intermediate, and 22 percent them are rated difficult.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your ski trip online to save time and money. There are often specials that are only available online.

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