Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Below normal42nd percentile
December
Below normal39th percentile
January
Well below normal38th percentile
February
Well below normal31st percentile
March
Well below normal31st percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
16 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,610 ft 1,030 ft to 3,640 ft
- Skiable terrain310 ac
- Average snowfall312 in a season
- Lifts9
- Marked runs109 30 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner20%6 mi
- Intermediate57%17 mi
- Advanced22%7 mi
Getting there
BTV
Drive from Burlingtonregional airport
1 h 0234 mi
BOS
Drive from Boston Loganmajor hub
4 h 27211 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gemstrongly
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakingstrongly
Villageoutstanding
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 2 in | 0 in – 6 in | 0 °C | 53% |
| December | 10 in | 4 in – 19 in | -6 °C | 51% |
| January | 17 in | 10 in – 27 in | -9 °C | 55% |
| February | 26 in | 14 in – 38 in | -8 °C | 57% |
| March | 24 in | 14 in – 40 in | -3 °C | 58% |
| April | 16 in | 7 in – 27 in | 3 °C | 54% |
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