In 1937 on Thanksgiving morning, a legend was born, Pico Mountain Ski Resort. Although it was humbly equipped with only a 1,200’ rope tow powered by a Hudson motor car engine, skiers – true skiers – loved it. No other big mountain has so much small charm.
Since then a lot has changed. But the love that began more than seventy years ago for this mountain still lives today, and it’s as strong as ever.
Families and skiing traditionalists now enjoy 52 trails and the Triple Slope Terrain Park serviced by seven lifts, including two high-speed detachable quads. Gentle learning terrain, smooth cruisers and classically narrow New England steeps can all be found at Pico Mountain. Even the most selective skiers and riders will be impressed by Pico’s vertical drop of 1,967’ – taller than 80% of Vermont ski areas.
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Bluebird Skies & Hero Snow: Family Laps at Killington & Pico
“Boys – guess what? It’s totally a “full send” day!” I mused from the front seat of our car, turning to our three boys shoulder to shoulder in the middle row as we made our way to the first stop on our family ski trip — Killington. Apparently, that was an uncool use of “full … Read More
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A Winter Stay at Vermont’s Mountain Top Resort
Whimsy. According to the Oxford dictionary, whimsy is derived from a 17th century word “whim-wham,” originally meaning a trinket or ornamental object. Fast forward to 2026, “whimsy” is often used to describe a place, as opposed to an object: “a whimsy place is a setting characterized by quaint and unpredictable charm, designed to evoke wonder… … Read More
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Demo Days: The Mamas Review Rossignol Skis and Snowboards
Pico Mountain, Vermont The Mamas took to the slopes at Pico Mountain in January to test Rossignol’s latest ski and snowboard lineup at an industry demo day. With groomed runs, solid coverage, and classic Vermont variability — packed powder, sugar snow, and firm patches — it was the perfect proving ground. Our testers ranged from … Read More
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Learning to Ski (and Improve) at Pico Mountain
Raising two boys and teaching them how to ski has been an eye-opening experience. What works for one, doesn’t always work for the other in terms of parenting or learning to ski and improve. Maybe that’s no surprise, but it can be a source of frustration if your toolbox is limited. Enter the second-born child. … Read More
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A Family Ski Reunion at Pico
My cousin, her husband, and four children drive to Pico from New Jersey for a family ski trip twice a year. We met up with them last season and my older son had such an amazing time with the gaggle of boys that we just had to get back and make a trip of it … Read More
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Celebrate the Holidays with Vermont Ski Resorts
It’s the holiday season AND the start of ski and ride season here in Vermont. We’re ready to celebrate with events at mountain resorts around the state. From skiing santas and visiting reindeer to ringing in the new year, here are just a few fun things you might want to check out. A Charlie … Read More
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Skiing for All: Vermont’s Adaptive Skiing Programs
Fact: Just about anyone can learn to ski, no matter how they are abled. How do we know this? We’ve learned it from Vermont’s adaptive skiing programs, which are offered at a number of Vermont’s resorts up and down the state. Don’t take our word for it. Let’s hear from some of the families who … Read More
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Stay to Ski: Planning Your Lodging Experience in Vermont
Are you planning to travel to a ski resort in Vermont this winter season? The lodging properties around ski areas are looking to welcome you with open arms, but there are a few rules to follow. Currently, Vermont requires anyone traveling from out-of-state (or Vermonters that have traveled out of state) to quarantine for 14 … Read More
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Total Trails: 53
Easy: 19%
Intermediate: 47%
Advanced/Expert: 34%
Glades: 3
Terrain Parks: 1
Total Lifts:
1 Surface
2 Double
2 Triple
2 Quad
2 Hi-Speed Quad
Total Acreage: 265 skiable acres
Vertical Drop: 1967 feet
Snowmaking: 75%
Average Annual Snowfall: 21 feet
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Night Skiing: No
Amenities & Extras
Adaptive
Pool/Hot Tub
Childcare
Racing
Lodging
Restaurant