Magic Mountain

Old-school steeps and glades, with capped crowds.

An independent throwback with narrow, twisting 1960s trails, 1,500 ft of vertical and lots of tree skiing on and off the map. Day tickets are capped at 1,500 a day, it runs Thursday to Sunday plus holiday weeks, and the Black Line Tavern is the après hub. Best for advanced skiers who like natural snow and no lift lines.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,500 ft

Summit

2,850 ft

Skiable terrain

205 acres

Trails

39

Lifts

5

Average snowfall

130″ a year

Longest run

1.6 mi

Snowmaking

50% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 24%
• Intermediate 32%
• Advanced 44%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Cross-country
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• New Year’sDec 31, from 5 pm (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve party

  Dinner and a live band in the Black Line Tavern, with fireworks at midnight.

Where to stay

• slopesideUpper Pass Lodge

  Affordable slopeside lodge at Magic’s base, with its own restaurant and bar.

  Slopeside
• lodgeBlue Gentian Lodge

  Old-school ski lodge by the mountain, named by Magic’s founder Hans Thorner.

  Near the base
• lodgeSun Lodge

  Lodge-style hotel at the base of Bromley with a restaurant and game room.

  10 min drive
• hotelSnowdon Chalet

  Alpine-chalet motel with 12 simple rooms, private baths and woodland views.

  10 min drive
• innThe Landgrove Inn

  One of Vermont’s first après-ski lodges, from the 1930s, with a fireplace tavern and chef-driven dinners.

  15 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Night skiing on Abracadabra · At the base

  Lit skiing off the Abracadabra handle tow on Friday and Saturday evenings, 4–7 pm, for $44 online.

• Viking Nordic Center · 10 min drive

  18 km of classic and skate trails plus 6 km of snowshoe trails along the West River.

• Vermont Country Store · 15 min drive

  The classic Weston general store, packed with Vermont foods and old-fashioned goods.

• Wild Wings Ski Touring Center · 20 min drive

  Quiet Nordic center in Peru with about 25 km of trails and rentals.

Après and nightlife

• Black Line Tavern

  Magic’s après hub, with Vermont beers, hearty food and live bands on Saturdays.

• Jamaica Cottage Alpen Bar

  Overflow bar on the Alpen Deck, usually open Saturdays and holiday periods in winter.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Albany International (ALB) · about 1 hr 30 min drive
• New York City · about 4 hr
• Boston · about 2.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps