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MOUNT SNOW

📍West Dover, Vermont, USA

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Photo: Mount Snow · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,700 ft
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Skiable terrain
601 acres
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Avg snowfall
150 in
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Lifts
18

Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard School

Discovery Center, Mount Snow main base

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate Lessons

Adult ski and snowboard groups meet on the main level of the Discovery Center. Private lessons meet outside on the snow, on the south side of the building.

Why we like it

If you added rental gear to an adult group lesson, the fitting takes place inside the Discovery Center. For private lessons, use the rental shop on your confirmation before meeting the instructor.

Best for:

Adult group lessonsPrivate coaching
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website

Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard Rentals

Clocktower, Carinthia Base Lodge and Grand Summit Lodge, West Dover

Rentals

The resort operates Clocktower Rentals at the main base, Carinthia Rentals and Tuning at Carinthia Base Lodge, and MS Sports at the Grand Summit Lodge.

Why we like it

Match the shop to where you’ll start skiing. Clocktower is on Mount Snow Road, while the Carinthia pickup is at 12 Carinthia Road.

Best for:

Main base pickupCarinthia pickupGrand Summit guests
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, rentals.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website(802) 464-4049

First Trax Sports Shop

5 Mountain Park Plaza, Dover, Vermont

RentalsBoot FittingDemos

First Trax fits ski boots, rents equipment and offers daily ski demos at its Dover shop. It also carries race skis for visitors shopping for their own setup.

Why we like it

Boot fitting and ski demos are available at the same address. Call before you travel if you want to try a particular model or spend time working on boot fit.

Best for:

Ski boot fittingDaily demo skis
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, rentals, boot fitting, demos.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website(802) 464-3464

Equipe Sport / Mountain Riders

21 South Access Road, West Dover, Vermont

RentalsDemos

Equipe Sport rents skis and snowboards at its Mount Snow branch. The branch’s winter order page has a demo ski option alongside regular rentals.

Why we like it

Select Mount Snow on the order page to collect your equipment on South Access Road. The same company also has stores in Rawsonville and Stratton.

Best for:

Demo ski rentalWest Dover pickup
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, rentals, demos.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website(802) 464-2222
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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Mt. Snow, Mount Snow Resort

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source 1 ↗Schedule source 2 ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.mountsnow.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Downhill mountain biking; Hiking; Scenic chairlift rides; Golf.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
1700
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
601
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
18
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
86
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
150
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1900
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
3600
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Mount Snow trail and base guide ↗The operator distinguishes Main Face, North Face, Sunbrook and Carinthia and identifies Ripcord as double-diamond. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Prospect Mountain Nordic ↗Cross-country ski centre on Route 9 in Woodford. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Deerfield Valley Chamber on the Hermitage Club ↗The neighbouring club is private. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

THE INN AT MOUNT SNOW ↗The Inn At Mount Snow · foothills of Mount Snow · West Dover · rejuvenated in 2024 · boutique hotel experience · mountain views · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Snow lodging guide ↗Resort identifies Grand Summit as the slopeside hotel with rooms, studios and suites and a spa, heated outdoor pool and hot tub. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Snow lodging listings ↗Grand Summit renovation notice gives a planned end of November 1, 2026 for a temporary pool-deck, outdoor pool and hot-tub closure. No reopening confirmed. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Gray Ghost Inn ↗Family-run West Dover B&B near Mount Snow on the public MOOver route with a winter hot tub, summer swimming pool, game room and lounge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountaineer Inn guest FAQ ↗West Dover hotel at 270 Handle Road has parking, hot tub, sauna and a warm-season outdoor pool. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Vail Resorts employee housing — Snow Lake Lodge ↗Vail lists 7 Snow Lake Road as employee housing. Eligibility requires active employment and an approved housing application. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Snow ski school arrival guide ↗Adult groups meet inside the Discovery Center; private lessons meet outside on its south side. Adult group lesson rental add-ons are fitted at Discovery. Check confirmation for the selected program. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Snow rental locations ↗Resort reservations distinguish Clocktower in the main base area, Carinthia Rentals and Tuning at the Carinthia lodge, and MS Sports at the Grand Summit. Clocktower's number is 802-464-4049. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

First Trax Sports Shop ↗First Trax offers rental packages, ski demos and boot fitting at 5 Mountain Park Plaza in Dover. Phone 802-464-3464. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Equipe Sport Mount Snow winter rentals ↗The Mount Snow catalog lists ski and snowboard rentals and a demo-as-rental option. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Equipe Sport West Dover branch ↗The Mount Snow branch of Equipe Sport and Mountain Riders is at 21 South Access Road, West Dover, with phone 802-464-2222. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Snow | Cuzzins Bar & Grill ↗Full-service pub food and drinks in Main Base Lodge for lunch and après. The resort also lists live music events. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

1846 Inn & Tavern ↗The family-run tavern serves contemporary dinners in a restored stagecoach inn at 108 Route 100, West Dover. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

TC’s Family Restaurant ↗The West Dover restaurant, 178 Route 100 N, offers American bistro food with Italian influences and a display of Olympian Kelly Clark’s snowboarding memorabilia. A November 2026 return is announced after its seasonal break. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Snow | Après-ski ↗The resort distinguishes Cuzzins at Main Base Lodge and the Snow Barn live music venue. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Mount Snow official hours / current-season information ↗

    The official hours page describes summer/fall operations; exact 2026–27 ski-season opening and closing dates were not found there.

  • Experience Summer in Vermont ↗

    Downhill mountain biking; Hiking; Scenic chairlift rides; Golf.

  • Mount Snow — official mountain information ↗

    The operator lists 601 skiable acres, 18 lifts, 86 trails, 150 inches of average snowfall, a 1,900-foot base, a 3,600-foot high point, and 1,700 vertical feet.

  • Vermont resort opening announcement · Vail Resorts, October 26, 2026 ↗

    Vail Resorts targets November 21 for the start of the 2026–27 ski season at Mount Snow, conditions permitting. Its dated Vermont announcement gives no closing date.

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