This New England ski and snowboard guide will help you plan your next trip
Here's what's new at five popular mountains.
The 2022-23 ski and snowboard season is underway, and New England is full of opportunities to hit the slopes.
Ahead, discover what’s new at five of the top regional mountains, how long it will take you to get there, how much a lift ticket will cost you, and more.
Killington Ski Resort in Killington, Vermont
Date opened: Nov. 17
Distance from Boston: About three hours by car
Size of mountain: Six peaks, 1,509 skiable acres, and 155 trails. Here’s a map.
Ticket cost: Ticket price varies depending on the day and week. A ticket to Killington also includes access to Pico Mountain. Buy tickets online in advance for the best pricing for Killington Resort and Pico Mountain.
Largest vertical drop: 3,050 feet
Number of lifts: 22
What’s new this season: The resort’s new state-of-the-art, 58,200-square-foot K-1 Lodge features floor-to-ceiling windows for optimal mountain views, seating for more than 900 people, and live music on weekends. Keep up to date with the resort’s app, which provides wait times, trail maps, and more. Guests can also listen to the Killington podcast.
Sunday River in Newry, Maine
Date opened: Nov. 17
Distance from Boston: About three hours by car
Size of mountain: Eight peaks, 884 skiable acres, and 139 trails. Here’s a map.
Ticket cost: Ticket prices vary daily and begin at $75, according to the resort’s website. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Largest vertical drop: 2,340 feet
Number of lifts: 19
What’s new this season: The new Jordan 8, an eight-place Doppelmayr D-Line chairlift, billed as the fastest eight-person chairlift in North America. The resort also installed more than 100 new snowmaking guns and a new booster pump house, which it says will significantly improve its snowmaking abilities. Keep up to date with the resort’s app.
Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Date opened: Nov. 18
Distance from Boston: About five hours by car
Size of mountain: 1,240 skiable acres, 162 trails and glades. Here’s a map.
Ticket cost: Adult tickets start at $35. Buying tickets in advance online will save visitors money, according to the website.
Largest vertical drop: 2,820 feet
Number of lifts: 14
What’s new this season: A new t-bar lift is nearing completion for use this season and is located between the Competition Hill and Narrow Gauge trails. It will service alpine racers during training and competitions. The resort has made strides toward reaching its goal of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030 by working with Efficiency Maine, adding a new booster pump house and hundreds of new ultra-efficient guns that increase snow production with less energy. Keep up to date with the resort’s app.
Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe, Vermont
Date opened: Nov. 19
Distance from Boston: About three hours by car
Size of mountain: 485 skiable acres and 116 trails. Here’s a map.
Ticket cost: $174 for same-day tickets and $139 for tickets purchased in advance online.
Largest vertical drop: 2,360 feet
Number of lifts: 12
What’s new this season: The resort will open its Sunrise lift on Dec. 12, which will replace the Mountain Triple with a high-speed six-person lift it says will increase uphill capacity by 100 percent, eliminate the steep hike to the base of the lift, improve reliability on windy days, and offer beginner and intermediate guests better access to lower-level terrain choices. The resort has also implemented managed parking through Park Stowe this season in all lots on Friday through Sunday and during holiday periods. Keep up to date with the resort’s EpicMix App.
Mad River Glen in Fayston, Vermont
Date opened: Dec. 10
Distance from Boston: About three-and-a-half hours by car
Size of mountain: 115 acres of trails, plus 800 acres of tree skiing/riding access. Here’s a map.
Ticket cost: $99 for adults and $80 for children and seniors at the window, with a discount for online tickets. Ticket sales will be limited this season and there is the possibility of sold-out days, noted the resort, so it’s recommended that visitors buy tickets online.
Largest vertical drop: 2,037 feet
Number of lifts: 5
What’s new this season: Improved snowmaking efficiency. Keep up to date with the resort’s app.
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