Snowboarding Zone - Mount Snow, Vermont:
Riders Guide - Mount Snow boasts 80 trails offering a full 37 miles of fun, and 588 skiable acres. The vertical drop is 1700 feet, and 20 lifts run at a capacity of over 30,000 people per hour. There are 3 high speed quad lifts, 3 triples, 4 double and a rope tow. The mountain gets 156 inches of snowfall on average, with 173 inches falling during the 2008/09 season. Most of the trails are intermediate with about 14% at a beginner level, and about the same amount at an advanced level.
Parks and Pipes - There are 12 terrain parks at Mount Snow, a mini-pipe and a superpipe. Almost 5 miles of the Carinthia Mountain face makes up a freestyle terrain park with a learning park, skate ramp and snowskate playground. Halfpipes, jumps, mailboxes, tables, roller coaster rails, flat rails and a variety of boxes and rails fill the parks. One of the terrain parks is all natural, free of anything man-made. And a superpipe with walls reaching 18-feet is available for those who are daring enough. Many of the features among the 12 terrain parks are were new for the 2008/2009 season
Out of Bounds - Snowmobiling, snowshoeing and a tubing park are great activities to enjoy at Mount Snow. Sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, candlepin bowling and more activities mean you don't even have to leave Mount Snow to enjoy other activities beside downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Hangout & Hookup - A bar and grill at the main lodge is a great place for après-ski. There's live music and typical grill fare like burgers, salads and wraps, and a perfect view of the slopes. There's a café-style hangout with a variety of hot coffees and other beverages available, as well as snacks and a breakfast and lunch menu. Located next to the Main Base Lodge is great place for family gatherings and relaxing after a day on the slopes. Other bars and lounges right at the base are available for everything from a cocktail to full nighttime activities.
The Deal - For those who don't want to drive to Mount Snow, the MOOver is a free shuttle that runs between West Dover and Wilmington. Driving from Rhode Island, New York or Boston, getting on I-91 to Wilmington and then riding the MOOver makes for a stress free trip. Bus service and the Amtrak both run to the area.
