Mount Snow

The closest big mountain to New York and Boston.

Four faces and about 600 acres a short drive north of the Massachusetts line, backed by one of the strongest snowmaking systems in the East and a whole face, Carinthia, given over to terrain parks. Weekends get busy, but it is the easiest big-mountain drive from the cities. Best for intermediates, park riders and Epic Pass holders.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,700 ft

Summit

3,600 ft

Skiable terrain

601 acres

Trails

86

Lifts

18

Average snowfall

150″ a year

Longest run

3.1 mi

Snowmaking

83% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 16%
• Intermediate 66%
• Advanced 18%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Spa
• Kids programs
• Nightlife

Holidays and events

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

• New Year’sThu, Dec 31: torchlight 5:45 pm, fireworks 6 pm

  New Year’s Eve torchlight parade and fireworks

  Ski school instructors carry torches down the Canyon trail, followed by fireworks, with live music before and after.

• MusicFri–Sat, Mar 19–20

  Reggaefest

  A long-running spring reggae festival at the resort.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outGrand Summit Resort Hotel

  Full-service slopeside hotel with condo units, a spa, a heated outdoor pool and Harriman’s restaurant.

  Ski-in/ski-out
• condoSeasons Condos

  Slopeside condos a few steps from the trails, booked through the resort.

  Slopeside
• inn1846 Inn & Tavern

  Village inn with its own tavern on Route 100 in West Dover.

  5 min drive
• b&bKitzhof Inn

  Family-friendly bed and breakfast on Route 100 in West Dover.

  5 min drive

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

Things to do

• Snow tubing · At the resort

  The resort’s tubing park, which also runs some evening sessions; check times before you go.

• Spa at the Grand Summit · At the resort

  Massages and treatments in the slopeside Grand Summit Resort Hotel.

• Harriman’s Pub & Kitchen · At the resort

  Farm-to-table dinners in the Grand Summit, with live music at the bar on winter Friday and Saturday nights.

• Vermont Distillers · 20 min drive

  Maker of Metcalfe’s liqueurs and maple bourbon, with a tasting room on Route 9 in West Marlboro open daily.

Après and nightlife

• The Bullwheel

  Rustic tavern upstairs in the Summit Lodge with New England beers and big views.

• Snow Barn

  Long-running live music venue near the base for late-night shows.

• Cuzzins Bar & Grill

  Base-lodge bar for a beer and pub food right off the slopes.

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