The Mountain

The Snowbowl Location

  • 6886 Route 125
  • Hancock, VT 05748

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Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday – Friday 9:00am – 9:00pm
  • Saturday – Sunday 9:00am – 4pm
  • We are open Holiday Mondays & Tuesdays.
  • Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays – Sheehan Lift opens at 9:00 AM.

No Drones are allowed at the Snowbowl

Mountain Stats

  • Skiable Acres & Stats
    • 110 acres of trails
    • 600+ acres of woods and glades
    • Average Yearly Snowfall: 200″
    • Vertical Drop: 1020′
    • Summit Elevation: 2720′
  • Number of Trails: 28 + Glades
    • Easiest: 6
    • More Difficult: 8
    • Most Difficult: 14
    • Glades: 11
  • Lifts: 4
    • Chairlifts: 3
    • Surface Lifts: 1
  • Snowmaking on 6 trails
  • Night Skiing – Wednesday through Friday

Other Important Mountain Policies

Glade Skiing / Riding Policy

Skiing or snowboarding in the woods off designated trails within the ski area boundary is allowed.  These areas aren’t maintained or checked by ski area personnel.  Unmarked obstacles and other hazards exist. Ski/ride at your own risk.  Do not ski/ride alone but preferably in groups of three or more.  The Middlebury Snowbowl has no responsibility for damage to equipment, or for skier/rider safety, injury or death.  Be aware, use good judgment and ski/ride accordingly. Bailey Falls lift closes at 3:00pm, do not enter the woods after 3:00 pm.

Uphill Travel Policy

All Uphill travel skiers and riders must purchase an uphill ticket at the Snowbowl ticket office prior to using the uphill trails.  

  • Stay off trails being groomed or where snow is being made.
  • Use only designated uphill routes, as shown on map. All routes begin at bottom of the Voter and Proctor trails.
  • Hike in a group of 3 or more.
  • Bring a cell phone and wear a headlamp and reflective clothing after dark.
  • Know your location at all times including trail names.
  • NO PATROL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE – YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN, USE OF MOUNTAIN AT YOUR OWN RISK.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR BEFORE/AFTER OPERATING HOURS USE

  • Day ticket, uphill season pass or downhill season pass required.
  • Be aware of operations occurring on the mountain, including but not limited to snowmobile and groomer traffic.
  • Use designated routes at all times as shown on map following “UPHILL” signs. All routes begin at bottom of the Voter and Proctor trails.
  • Know and adhere to the Skier/Rider Responsibility Code.
  • Keep to the side of the trails in single file but be visible-downhill traffic has the right of way.
  • Stay within ski area boundaries when descending.
  • Pets are prohibited.
  • Ski patrol services are available only during normal operating hours.
  • Snowbowl management reserves the right to close the mountain to uphill traffic as needed.
  • Skins or Snowshoes mandatory for up-hilling. Boot-packing prohibited for safety and trail condition (no post-holing).
  • Equipment must be approved for lift-serve downhill use, incl. brakes/leashes as well as heal throws for non NTN free-heal bindings.

Middlebury Ski Patrol

With the exception of the Director and Assistant Director the Patrol is staffed 100% by Middlebury College Students.  This professional and medically trained organization is certified by the National Ski Patrol and Vermont EMS.

Learn more about our Ski Patrol

Middlebury Ski Club

Since 1956, The Middlebury Ski Club has been teaching young skiers to enjoy the sport of skiing and helping them excel in their efforts toward competitive success.

The Middlebury Ski Club is a non-profit organization

Learn more about the Middlebury Ski Club

Our History

Snowbowl watercolor of area

A mountain steeped in history, trails were first cut here in 1934, making the Snow Bowl one of Vermont’s earliest ski areas and clearing the way for a legacy of champion Middlebury College ski teams and a host of Olympians. Today three chairlifts-two triples, one double and a carpet lift- serve 17 trails, plus several gladed areas for skiing and riding in the trees. State-of-the-art snowmaking ensures quality snow even when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate.

The mountain’s historic lodge, which was expanded and remodeled in 2003, features the original fieldstone fireplace where intrepid skiers warmed their woolies in the early days before the lodge was built. Skiers and riders enjoy the Bowl’s full service cafeteria and can rent equipment or get their skis and boards tuned in the Ski and Snowboard Shop.

Whether discovering the sport for the first time or fine tuning carving skills, instruction is available from the professionally-staffed Snow School. All these big mountain amenities along with affordable prices make the Snow Bowl a true skiers’ and riders’ mountain and a place families and college racers alike call home.

Sustainability at the Snowbowl

The Snowbowl’s love for the outdoors extends beyond skiing in our on-site sustainability initiatives. We aim to uphold Middlebury College’s commitment to creating a more sustainable world by implementing efficiency and electrification projects in all of our operations. Switching to efficient snow-guns and an electric compressor has significantly reduced our diesel consumption and efficient Rx lighting installed in the lodge reduces our annual energy consumption. The Snowbowl endeavors to electrify our vehicle fleet with a new electric snowmobile and passenger cars powered by the recently-installed EV chargers near the lodge. We are pursuing sustainability projects related to composting and renewable energy in the future.

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