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How to Go Skiing in Mount Snow, Vermont

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Mount Snow is a Vermont ski area that provides Alpine skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding opportunities. This winter recreation area is open between November and mid-April.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Computer with Internet access

Book Your Ski Trip Accommodations

Step1
Book lodging by visiting the Mount Snow Web site (see Resources below). You can also call them directly at 800-245-SNOW.
Step2
Stay in a town home for the duration of your ski trip. Town homes are a great option for families or groups. Prices are expensive, except when split among multiple people.
Step3
Choose to be slopeside at a luxury resort. You'll only be a few steps from the mountain. Rooms are typically moderate to expensive.

Research Travel Options for Your Ski Trip

Step1
Fly into Logan International Airport in Boston and drive the rest of the way there.
Step2
Take Route-2 West to I-91. Get on Route-9 West, and then Route-100 North until Mount Snow.

Budget Your Ski Trip to Mount Snow

Step1
Learn about the age categories used for pricing at Mount Snow. Kids ages 13 through 18 receive the youth discount, kids ages 6 through 12 are given the junior discounted price and adults over 65 are given the senior discounted rate.
Step2
Purchase a lift ticket for the day or save money and buy one for multiple days, up to an entire week!
Step3
Rent high quality equipment. Wait until you are on the mountain to make your choice first hand, or book your equipment ahead of time as part of a package for maximum savings.
Step4
Buy etickets direct;y from Mount Snow's Web site (see Resources below). This is a fast way to avoid lines. You can buy etickets up to 48 hours ahead of your visit.

Discover What Mount Snow Has to Offer

Step1
Check the local Mount Snow, Vermont snow report by visiting their Web site (see Resources below). Click 'Full Report.'
Step2
Know that the Mount Snow, Vermont summit elevation is 3,600 feet, it has a vertical drop of 1,700 feet and offers 590 skiable acres.
Step3
Enjoy over 100 ski trails at Mount Snow. Be aware that most of these runs are for experienced skiers.
Step4
Mount up for your Mount Snow vacation. This winter recreation area offers 19 lifts, including: 1 surface lift, 3 Magic Carpets, 4 double chair lifts, 4 high speed quad lifts and 7 triple chair lifts.

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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