Mount Snow is located in West Dover, Vermont, in the beautiful Green Mountain National Forest. The skiing is spread out over four main areas, known as Main Mountain, North Face, Carinthia and Sunbrook. The mountain summit is a whopping 3600ft, providing 589 skiable acres. There are also plenty of activities to keep your students entertained after a long day on the slopes, including snow-tubing, snow-shoeing and sleigh rides. As well as this, there is plenty of evening entertainment, such as cinema, bowling, swimming, trips to shopping mall outlets, discos and karaoke evenings. All in all, Mount Snow is a great choice for an American school ski trip
Ski trip to Mount Snow
School Ski Trip to Mount Snow
Skiing in Mount Snow
Mount Snow is home to 80 ski trails, which are served by 20 lifts; 14% of the runs are novice, 73% intermediate and 13% are advanced. This resort is particularly well suited to beginners with a 2 mile green run which goes from the top of the mountain all the way down to the resort. In addition to this, there is a separate ski area with its own lifts, which has been specially designed for beginners. Intermediate and advanced skiers/boarders are also well catered for, the Carinthia area boasts a variety of more difficult pistes and terrain parks, as well as a 460ft long, 18ft high competition super pipe.
Resort Facts
Beginner
14%
Intermediate
73%
Advanced
13%
Top Piste Altitude
1097M
3 hours from Boston, 4 hours from New York
1700M
Vertical drops
No
Glacier
20
Lifts
80%
Snow making coverage
Yes
Snow park
Mount Snow piste map
Download piste mapAccommodation
Kitzhof Inn
The Kitzhof Inn in the Mount Snow resort has 24 comfortable guestrooms. The rooms come in different sizes, with a choice of queen-size bedrooms, doubles, or family suites. All of the rooms are have a private bathroom and cable television. The inn benefits from several lounges, so guests can enjoy a quiet reading corner in the lobby or the main lounge, which is furnished with comfortable couches surrounding a fireplace, as well as a big-screen TV. There is a games room that has arcade-style games, chess, cards and a mini pool table. WiFi access is free throughout the inn and the free Moover bus stops just outside. The inn also has an outdoor swimming pool (summer months only) and a hot tub. Breakfast is provided for guests in the Swiss-style dining room.
The Lodge at Mount Snow
The Lodge offers clean, comfortable rooms in a very convenient location in the Mount Snow Valley. The Lodge offers a variety of newly-refurbished rooms, offering king beds, two double beds, or suites. Bedroom amenities include in-room air-conditioning, cable TV, free WiFi, hairdryers, refrigerators and spectacular mountain views from the balconies. The lounge features a fireplace and is an ideal place to relax after a busy day. The lounge has a bar which serves a range of drinks. A pool table and video games are also available. The lounge offers a spectacular view of the Mount Snow ski slopes. There is an exercise room and indoor and outdoor hot tubs are open all year round for the enjoyment of guests. The dining room is open to serve guests for a hearty breakfast and fine continental cuisine for dinner.
Big Bear's Lodge
The Big Bear’s Lodge in the Mount Snow ski resort has 24 guestrooms and brilliant amenities. The rooms come in a range of shapes and sizes, but all with private bathroom facilities, cable television and an alarm clock/radio. The lodge offers a lovely, quiet lounge, which is a great place to enjoy a selection of books, magazines and games. The TV lounge has comfortable sofas and a large screen TV, making it the perfect place to relax in front of the log fire. There is a BYOB bar lounge that has an ice-machine, a refrigerator and a microwave for the guests. The large dining room can seat up to 60 people and it is here where guests will enjoy their breakfast and evening meals. The Big Bear’s Lodge has a games room with a pool table, foosball, pinball, video games and a jukebox. Guests can relax in the hot tub or the outdoor heated swimming pool. There is also a children’s play area and tree house.
The Gray Ghost Inn
The Gray Ghost Inn is located in West Dover, part of the Mount Snow resort. It has 26 individually decorated rooms, each with a private bathroom. There is a variety of rooms, including two, three and four-beds. There are also three rooms with a full-size bed and bunk beds - perfect for families. The inn also has a three bedroom suite with two baths, a living room with a small fridge and TV. The Gray Ghost Inn features a spacious lounge and a BYOB bar, where guests can relax by the fireplace. Furthermore, there is a games room with a pool table, ping-pong table, video games and TV. The inn has a library of books and movies to choose from and wireless Internet is available as well. Enjoy and relax in the Gray Ghost Inn’s outdoor hot tub, seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool or the indoor sauna, where a perfect day has a perfect ending.
Aprés-Ski
Bowling, Miniature Golf, Redemption Arcade, and Restaurant.
Candlepin 6 lane Bowling, Covered Miniature Golf, Redemption Arcade, and Restaurant.
Cinema West Dover
MHCA is a not-for-profit charitable arts organization founded in 1997 with a mission to engage the community in the arts.
Tubing
Mount Snow’s tubing hill has up to eight lanes of all thrills, no skills fun for the whole family.
Shopping
Enjoy a spot of retail therapy after an unforgettable day on the slopes.
Magic show & Ice cream
Actual magician doing slight of hand and interaction with the group.
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Creating your perfect school ski trip
Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.
Launching your trip to parents and students
The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).
Support while you’re away
While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you).
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