Mount Snow

A rendering of the 2011 master plan shows significant real estate development. Current owner Vail Resorts has mothballed most of those plans.

Act 250 board releases findings on Mount Snow Master Plan

DOVER - The Vermont Land Use Review Board District 2 Environmental Commission has released partial Act 250 findings for Mount Snow’s master plan. Though the findings will stand for a period of 10 years, Mount Snow will be required to submit individual Act 250 applications for any construction...

Mount Snow GM settling in, getting to know mountain, community

DOVER- Mount Snow resort’s new general manager, Lea Gabrielle Potts, says Mount Snow has been a special place for her for a long time. The mountain has become even more special for her, as Potts has been in charge of the valley’s biggest employer and biggest attraction since December.
“It...

Devin Logan, left, and Caroline Claire ski powder snow in a scene from “Kindred.” The new film will be shown at Mount Snow’s Carinthia Base Lodge on Saturday.

Olympians return to valley for documentary screening

DOVER - Olympic silver medalist Devin Logan and two-time Olympian Caroline Claire will return to the valley this weekend for a screening of a documentary of which they are the subjects. The screening will be held at Mount Snow.
“Kindred” tells the story of the friendship between Logan and...

New Mount Snow GM pays a visit

DOVER- Mount Snow General Manager Lea Gabrielle Potts introduced herself to the community and selectboard members at the beginning of their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
“It’s really an honor to be here,” Pott said. “It’s such an incredibly beautiful place.”
Potts was named...

A solitary snowmaker checks on the output of a snow gun as the sun rises at Mount Snow. This photo was taken on November 13. Mount Snow/Facebook

Warm weather forces ski areas to hit reset button on opening

SOUTHERN VERMONT – Warm, rainy weather has thrown a wet blanket on area ski resorts’ plans to open for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Vail Resorts, owners of Mount Snow and Okemo resorts, is working toward opening but was unable to provide a certain date by press time Wednesday.
“We...

Snow Lake, dam, set to be removed to improve habitat

DOVER- Mount Snow’s former snowmaking pond, Snow Lake, and the dam that created it in 1961, are slated for removal in 2027.
At an informational meeting Monday evening, project consultants and others involved in the planning process presented an overview of the project, its benefits, and...

Lisa Grabowski, Peter Stokloza, Ben Gardner, and Brett Sewing in front of the Vermont Academy at Mount Snow building on Tuesday afternoon. Randy Capitani

New leadership at winter sports academy ready to take off

DOVER- Vermont Academy at Mount Snow, formerly Mount Snow Academy, continues to evolve. The 43-year-old, well-known ski and ride school has produced countless high-level athletes including Olympic medalists Kelly Clark and Devin Logan. A year ago MSA merged with Vermont Academy to become VAMS. ...

This black bear and her cubs have a den near the bottom of Charlie’s Chase trail at Mount Snow. Their presence has caused the mountain to close a number of trails. -Facebook/Mount Snow Season Passholders/Cynthia McDowell Khan

Mountain dealing with new slopeside residents

Trail closure at Mount Snow due to bears
DOVER - While it isn’t uncommon for some ski trails to be closed at this time of year, the reason for a trail closure at Mount Snow this week has taken some by surprise. A sow and several cubs seem to have taken up residence at the...

Mount Snow officials have proposed lift replacement plans but offered little else about how the resort will grow. Mount Snow/Facebook photo

Time’s up: State, regional commission want more details on Mount Snow master development plan

DOVER - Last week, the Project Review Committee for the Windham Regional Commission submitted a detailed letter to the Act 250 commission, in which it outlined what it hopes Mount Snow will address in its pending master plan. In the letter, the committee called an intact master plan “vital” and...

Winter workers bring foreign flavor to community

For one international student, the valley is cozy, relaxing, and exciting
WILMINGTON - Each winter, international students temporarily move to the valley to staff the area’s commerce centers, including Mount Snow, The Hermitage Club, and other local businesses. The...