MOUNT SNOW

📍West Dover, Vermont, USA

🎿 Park Rat 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🏞️ Scenic Cruiser Unlimited on Epic ☀️ Year-round destination

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

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

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

ALB

Albany International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

BDL

Bradley International

About 1.5–2.5 hours

drive time

✈️

BOS

Boston Logan International

About 2–3 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Mount Snow is in West Dover off Vermont Route 100, north of Wilmington. Choose the main base or Carinthia before navigating to parking. Confirm the base on your rental or lesson booking, particularly if the group is travelling in separate cars.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Grand Summit Resort Hotel

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out at the Mount Snow base

Choose a room for a short slopeside stay or compare studio and suite kitchen layouts if you plan to cook.

Slopeside staysFamilies comparing room layouts

💆On-site spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Kitchen facilities vary by room, Confirm reopening after pool-deck renovation, Confirm reopening after pool-deck renovation, Ask about transport, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, On-site spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, Kitchen facilities vary by room, Confirm reopening after pool-deck renovation, Confirm reopening after pool-deck renovation, Ask about transport, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Gray Ghost Inn

inn · West Dover · near Mount Snow on the MOOver route

Breakfast and a shared games room make this an easy choice for groups. Check the public MOOver schedule for the ride to the mountain.

Bed-and-breakfast staysSmall groups

♨️Outdoor hot tub in winter🏊Outdoor pool in summer

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Public MOOver route · check schedule, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Outdoor hot tub in winter, Outdoor pool in summer.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Public MOOver route · check schedule, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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Moderate

The Inn at Mount Snow

inn · At the foothills of Mount Snow in West Dover

The rebuilt 1964 inn offers a refreshed boutique stay directly in Mount Snow’s foothills, with West Dover and mountain views outside.

Mount Snow foothills staysRenovated boutique innsWest Dover lodging

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Mountaineer Inn

inn · Handle Road, West Dover · off-mountain inn

A useful West Dover base for drivers who want to come back to a hot tub after skiing.

West Dover staysTravelers with a car

♨️On-site hot tub🏊Warm-season outdoor pool

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about pet rooms and terms. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: property type, mountain access, recommendation details, On-site hot tub, Warm-season outdoor pool.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, booking link, price guide, Ask about pet rooms and terms.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Mount Snow, compare a booked room or rental around West Dover with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Leashed dogs are welcome in the parking lots and outdoor base areas. Pets are not allowed in lodge buildings, on lifts, or on trails. The resort village area is generally tolerant of well-behaved leashed dogs in outdoor spaces.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Other names · Mt. Snow, Mount Snow Resort

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

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.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

ALB

Albany International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

BDL

Bradley International

About 1.5–2.5 hours

drive time

✈️

BOS

Boston Logan International

About 2–3 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Grand Summit Resort Hotel

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out at the Mount Snow base

Choose a room for a short slopeside stay or compare studio and suite kitchen layouts if you plan to cook.

Slopeside staysFamilies comparing room layouts

💆On-site spa

Features to ask about

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, On-site spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Gray Ghost Inn

inn · West Dover · near Mount Snow on the MOOver route

Breakfast and a shared games room make this an easy choice for groups. Check the public MOOver schedule for the ride to the mountain.

Bed-and-breakfast staysSmall groups

♨️Outdoor hot tub in winter🏊Outdoor pool in summer

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Public MOOver route · check schedule, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Outdoor hot tub in winter, Outdoor pool in summer.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Public MOOver route · check schedule, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Moderate

The Inn at Mount Snow

inn · At the foothills of Mount Snow in West Dover

The rebuilt 1964 inn offers a refreshed boutique stay directly in Mount Snow’s foothills, with West Dover and mountain views outside.

Mount Snow foothills staysRenovated boutique innsWest Dover lodging

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Mountaineer Inn

inn · Handle Road, West Dover · off-mountain inn

A useful West Dover base for drivers who want to come back to a hot tub after skiing.

West Dover staysTravelers with a car

♨️On-site hot tub🏊Warm-season outdoor pool

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about pet rooms and terms. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: property type, mountain access, recommendation details, On-site hot tub, Warm-season outdoor pool.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, booking link, price guide, Ask about pet rooms and terms.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →