Saskadena Six

Woodstock’s small, historic family hill.

A 650-ft hill near Woodstock that opened in 1936 (as Suicide Six) and still hosts the Fisk Trophy, billed as North America’s longest-running ski race. It is owned by the Woodstock Inn, cheap on weekdays, and pairs well with Nordic skiing, the spa and village life in Woodstock. Best for families, beginners and anyone staying in town.

The mountain

Vertical drop

650 ft

Summit

1,200 ft

Skiable terrain

100 acres

Trails

28

Lifts

3

Average snowfall

110″ a year

Longest run

1 mi

Snowmaking

60% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 18%
• Intermediate 50%
• Advanced 32%

What’s here besides skiing

• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Fat biking
• Spa
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

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

• ChristmasDec 11–13, 2026 (horse parade Dec 12)

  Woodstock Wassail Weekend

  Woodstock village’s holiday weekend, known for its horse parade, held in town 10 minutes from the hill.

• ChristmasDec 25, 11 am–4 pm

  Christmas Day skiing

  Lifts run on a shortened schedule on Christmas Day; peak rates apply Dec 24 to Jan 3.

Where to stay

• hotelWoodstock Inn & Resort

  The classic resort hotel on the Woodstock green that owns the ski area, with a spa, Nordic center and athletic club.

  10 min drive
• innKedron Valley Inn

  Historic country inn in South Woodstock with the Ransom Tavern and a log lodge.

  20 min drive
• innThe Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm

  Farmhouse inn in Quechee, handy for VINS and Simon Pearce.

  25 min drive

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

Things to do

• Woodstock Inn Nordic Center · 10 min drive

  More than 45 km of classic and skate trails on Mount Tom and Mount Peg, with lessons, rentals and fat biking on Mount Peg.

• The Spa at the Woodstock Inn · 10 min drive

  A Forbes four-star spa with ten treatment rooms and a eucalyptus steam room.

• Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park · 10 min drive

  Vermont’s only national park, with carriage roads and trails on Mount Tom for snowshoeing.

• Billings Farm & Museum · 10 min drive

  A working dairy farm and museum in Woodstock; check winter hours.

• VINS Nature Center · 25 min drive

  Raptor center and nature trails in Quechee, run by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science.

• Simon Pearce · 25 min drive

  Glassblowing workshop, shop and restaurant in a mill by the falls in Quechee.

Après and nightlife

• Perley’s Pourhouse

  Base-lodge bar with six taps of very local beer, open 11 am–5 pm on ski days.

• Richardson’s Tavern

  Fireside cheese fondue and craft beer at the Woodstock Inn.

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

Getting there

• Burlington International (BTV) · about 1 hr 30 min drive
• Boston · about 2.5 hr
• New York City · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps