Pico Mountain

Killington’s quieter neighbor, with one base lodge.

A full-size mountain with nearly 2,000 ft of vertical where every trail funnels back to one base lodge, so groups don’t lose each other. It feels like a local hill, with shorter lines than Killington 10 minutes away, and shares Killington’s passes. Best for families and skiers who want classic Vermont terrain without the crowds.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,967 ft

Summit

3,967 ft

Skiable terrain

468 acres

Trails

58

Lifts

6

Average snowfall

250″ a year

Snowmaking

75% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 18%
• Intermediate 46%
• Advanced 36%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

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

• ChristmasEarly December (annual)Usually

  Vermont Holiday Festival

  Festival of Trees, holiday vendors and Santa’s Workshop at the Killington Grand Hotel, 15 minutes away.

• Opening dayFri, Dec 11

  Opening Day

  First day of the season, with the Bonanza Carpet, Golden Express and Summit Express quads expected to run.

Where to stay

• lodgeMountain Top Inn & Resort

  Lakeside resort in Chittenden with trails and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

  20 min drive
• hotelKillington Grand Hotel

  Full-service hotel at Killington with a pool and spa, if you want to split days between the two mountains.

  15 min drive
• condoPico slopeside lodging

  Slopeside condos at the Pico base, bookable together with discounted lift tickets.

  Slopeside
• innInn at Long Trail

  A 1938 ski lodge at Sherburne Pass with country rooms, a sauna, breakfast included and McGrath’s Irish Pub.

  2 min drive

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

Things to do

• Pico Fitness Center · At the base

  A 75-ft indoor lap pool, sauna, gym and classes at the base, with day rates for visitors.

• Killington Tubing Park · 15 min drive

  Lift-served tubing across from the Killington Grand, mostly Friday to Sunday and holiday weeks.

• Snowmobile Vermont tours · 25 min drive

  Guided mountain and backcountry snowmobile tours from Bridgewater and Plymouth.

• Mountain Top Inn sleigh rides · 20 min drive

  Horse-drawn sleigh rides at a lakeside resort north of Pico. Check the winter schedule.

Après and nightlife

• Last Run Lounge

  Pub on the top floor of the Pico base lodge with a fireplace, timber ceiling and live music Friday and Saturday.

• McGrath’s Irish Pub

  Irish pub at the Inn at Long Trail, a mile from Pico, often named one of New England’s best.

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

Getting there

• Burlington International (BTV) · about 1 hr 35 min drive
• Boston · about 3 hr
• New York City · about 4.5 hr
• Montreal · about 3 hr

Directions in Google Maps