Best skiing near Waitsfield
12 ski resorts · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best skiing near Waitsfield, Vermont — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 12 of 12 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
K⛰
#1
Killington
Off-season
930 m Vertical1215 Acres121 Runs24 Lifts
40.0 mi away
76°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 76°F — wet, slushy snow
Killington ski resort is located in Vermont, United States and offers a diverse range of terrains for all levels of skiers. Some of the best trails for experienced skiers include…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
S⛰
#2
Stowe Mountain Resort
Off-season
659 m Vertical485 Acres116 Runs13 Lifts
23.0 mi away
70°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 70°F — wet, slushy snow
Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont offers a variety of challenging and picturesque trails, including the legendary Front Four. The resort has a long and interesting history…
Why 45: resort size & terrain
45Rated
R⛰
#3
Ravine Run Ski Area
Off-season
750 m Vertical600 Acres25 Runs
29.8 mi away
74°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 74°F — wet, slushy snow
Located in Pennsylvania, Ravine Run Ski Area is a small and family-friendly ski resort offering 7 trails and 2 lifts. The best trails at Ravine Run are the intermediate-rated…
Why 37: resort size & terrain
37Rated
M⛰
#4
Mad River Glen
Off-season
621 m Vertical115 Acres45 Runs5 Lifts
4.2 mi away
69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 69°F — wet, slushy snow
Mad River Glen ski resort in Vermont, United States, is a unique, skier-owned destination with a focus on authenticity and preserving the natural environment. Its single-chair…
Why 28: resort size & terrain
28Rated
J⛰
#5
Jay Peak
Off-season
610 m Vertical385 Acres78 Runs9 Lifts
52.9 mi away
74°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 74°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Jay Peak ski resort in Vermont, United States, is best known for its challenging terrain, including the famous "Face" trail. However, there are also plenty of beginner and…
Why 36: resort size & terrain
36Rated
W⛰
#6
Whiteface Mountain - Lake Placid
Off-season
117 m Vertical314 Acres87 Runs11 Lifts
52.6 mi away
69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 69°F — wet, slushy snow
Whiteface Mountain - Lake Placid ski resort is located in New York and is known for its challenging terrain, including the Olympic downhill course. The top three trails for…
Why 22: resort size & terrain
22Rated
S⛰
#7
Sleepy Hollow Cross Country Ski Area
Off-season
25 Runs
14.1 mi away
69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 69°F — wet, slushy snow
Sleepy Hollow Cross Country Ski Area is a ski resort located in Vermont, United States. Its best trails are the 4.5-mile Ripton-Goshen trail and the 3-mile Homestead Loop, which…
Why 14: resort size & terrain
14Rated
W⛰
#8
Whaleback Ski Area
Off-season
30 Runs3 Lifts
52.8 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 73°F — wet, slushy snow
Whaleback Ski Area is a small, community-owned ski resort in New Hampshire with 30 skiable acres and a 700-foot vertical drop. The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate…
Why 14: resort size & terrain
14Rated
B⛰
#9
Bear Creek Mountain Club
Off-season
16 Runs1 Lifts
46.4 mi away
76°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 76°F — wet, slushy snow
Bear Creek Mountain Club ski resort, located in Pennsylvania, boasts a total of 86 acres of ski and snowboarding terrain. The resort has 23 trails and a vertical drop of 510 feet…
Why 7: resort size & terrain
7Rated
W⛰
#10
Whaleback Nordic Ski Club
Off-season
11 Runs
52.8 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 73°F — wet, slushy snow
Whaleback Nordic Ski Club in New Hampshire offers 12km of beautifully groomed trails that are suitable for all skill levels. Some of the best trails include the scenic Outer Loop…
Why 6: resort size & terrain
6Rated
S⛰
#11
Storrs Hill Ski Area
Off-season
3 Runs1 Lifts
48.8 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 73°F — wet, slushy snow
Storrs Hill Ski Area in New Hampshire is a small, family-friendly ski resort with six trails and two lifts. The best trail for experienced skiers is the Black Diamond, but the…
Why 3: resort size & terrain
3Rated
M⛰
#12
Mt. Eustis
Off-season
1 Runs1 Lifts
53.1 mi away
68°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 68°F — wet, slushy snow
Mt. Eustis Ski Resort in New Hampshire offers skiers and snowboarders 18 trails of varying difficulty levels. The best trails for beginners are the Bunny Hop and the Easy Way…
Why 2: resort size & terrain
2Rated
Skiing near Waitsfield
The Waitsfield area has 28 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Killington (1,215 acres), and Killington has the most vertical (930 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.
How we rank the best skiing near Waitsfield
How are these ski resorts ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.