Mount Snow

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...

With The Social, inn owners hope to connect with locals

DOVER - The Social, a new restaurant in The Sugar Maple Inn, aims to foster connection for its guests, by way of sharing a meal and some leisure time in the inn’s airy, new dining space. Inn owner Natalie Dion, who co-owns the inn with her husband, Julian Dion, says she hopes the restaurant will...

A temporary cell tower, knows as a cell on wheels, will be set up at Mount Snow for the winter season to help handle the ever-increasing demand for service. File photo

Board gives OK for Mount Snow COW, funds for police phones

DOVER- Selectboard members approved a COW and allocated federal funds at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Selectboard members met with Chip Fredette, of Verizon Wireless, and Mount Snow General Manager Brian Suhadolc regarding the placement of a cell on wheels, or COW, at Mount...

Mount Snow Academy and Vermont Academy merging programs

DOVER- Mount Snow Academy is changing its name and expanding its academic offerings, thanks to a merger with Vermont Academy that was announced August 1.
“It’s exciting,” said MSA Head of School Peter Stokloza. “It’s great for our program and for Mount Snow.”
Stokloza said the...

Local rider ends up sixth overall in the country

What’s it like to compete at nationals for the first time? A local youth shares her story.
DOVER - Sadie Wheeler started skiing when she was 2 years old while attending Mount Snow Childcare, but she didn’t transition to snowboarding until she was 7, with the Dover School’s...