What’s New in Vermont for the 2024/25 Season
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While you were tanning on the beach in the Caribbean or throwing coins in the fountain in Rome this past summer, Vermont resorts were busy upgrading chairlifts, trails, snowmaking, dining and lodging.
Here’s what’s new in the state with some of the most popular ski/snowboard/Nordic destinations in the Northeast.
In alphabetical order, since that’s the only fair way.
Bromley Mountain
Bromley has invested in new and improved snowmaking on its lower mountain, to ensure more consistent conditions on such popular areas as Lower Thruway and Lower Boulevard. Also, there will be live music on holidays and almost every weekend, adding a festive vibe to your ski day, weekend or week.
Killington Resort & Pico Mountain:
Under new local ownership, Killington and sister Pico are embarking on a $30 million investment spree over the next two seasons. That includes 500 new low-energy snow guns will blanket both resorts, with four fully automated fan guns specifically targeting Superstar.
After this ski season, during summer 2025, Killington will replace the Superstar Express Quad with a high-speed six-pack, and replace more than 110 cabins on the iconic Skyeship Gondola with new ones.
Mad River Glen:
A new mid-station on the Single Chair will provide easier access to beginner and intermediate terrain in Birdland. Also, the legendary skiers-only destination is speeding up the drive system for the Sunnyside Double to boost loading capacity.
Magic Mountain:
The resort has added 50 new snow guns, including mobile units for expert terrain, to provide more consistent conditions throughout the season. Also, the new Throwback Card offers 25% off online ticket prices and a free ski day on your second visit.
Mount Snow:
Celebrating 70 Years this season, Mount Snow marks the milestone with new on-mountain improvements to the most powerful snowmaking system in the East, and participation in the MyEpic premium ski/snowboard rental equipment program.
Jay Peak:
Nothing new for this season, just a continuation of the reliable infrastructure and programs which have made Jay Peak a popular, family-friendly destination for decades.
Okemo Mountain Resort:
This family-favorite destination has 98% snowmaking coverage, and is also participating in the Epic Pass MyEpic gear rental program.
Saskadena Six:
There’s a new, revised unload zone on Chair One increases safety and flow and trail widening on Easy Mile and Porcupine to improve traffic flow. The area also has added low-energy eco-friendly snow guns.
Stowe Mountain Resort:
No new on-mountain enhancements this season, but new is that Stowe has joined the MyEpic gear program, offering a convenient and affordable way to access premium ski and snowboard equipment for EpicPass holders.
Stratton Mountain:
There are new snow guns on Mikey’s Way and 160 new high-efficiency hydrants throughout the mountain.
Sugarbush Resort:
The highly anticipated Heaven’s Gate Quad at Lincoln Peak opens, providing a faster and more reliable summit experience. Plus, there is improved snowmaking at Mount Ellen for a more consistent experience throughout the season.
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Magic Mountain is easily my favorite mountain, controlled growth and great stewardship.
Mad River has future plans to add a new mid station to the Sunnyside double (not the single) and I did not see anything in the works yet on a recent hike. It must be a next summer project. They already have a mid station on the single and no changes made there.
Shame on Vail, owners of Mount Mansfield, for wanting to charge me, age 95+, some $115 a day for skiing!!!
Killington gave me a free pass by age 80. Sugarbush ditto by age 90. Do I have to become 100 years old before I afford to ski Mount Mansfield again? But then, who wants to come up to Stowe and see that horrific sin against nature, the City across from Mansfield? Aren’t you making enough money on those skyscraper condos which conceal the beautiful easier mountain for the earlier buyers of those greedy condos? Shame on Vail on all counts.
Evelyn Konrad
Attorney at law, litigator against corrupt government and greedy developers in New York and wherever they exist!!!
Your comments about Vail Assoc. are spot on! Skiing has gone corporate and it is a shame that ticket prices have sky rocketed since the intro. of these multi resort passes. This model is shortsighted since the price structure discourages new skiers from entering the sport. So, Vail Assoc. just laid off 14 percent of its administrative staff. Their revenue is down. Wonder why. Where are the new skiers.?
I am 75 yrs. Old skiing more than 60 yrs. The best deal around for seniors is the three resorts owned by New York State. Season pass no restriction for under $300..good all season at Gore, Whiteface and Belayre. Think snow! Judy Rosen
Move to the other side of the mountain and ski at Smugglers Notch. Same snow, more relaxed lifts, great woods and trails, season’s pass over 80 = $0.00. You won’t have to dress up.
Alyeska in Girdwood Alaska is still offering Senior Discount Season Passes.
Not sure about daily pass for Seniors .
The sea level conditions are enough to keep it honest. No viz,boundary limits.
Friendly place well run. Feint of heart wait for the sun.