Vermont Ski Resort COVID Rules
Carolyn Lawrence
Well team, we made it to December. The final month of what has quite possibly been one of the strangest years in recent history. Despite the oddities of 2020, we can’t help but be excited about ski season! To help you make the best plans for your upcoming ski and snowboard adventures, we’ve compiled COVID information from northern Vermont ski resorts and provided links to their 2020/2021 winter operations pages. Now you can reference everything in one place! Please note: you will be required to quarantine if you are traveling from out of state to keep both our communities safe from COVID-19. Learn more about Vermont travel and quarantine protocols here.
| Resort Name | Tickets | Ski Rentals | Lodge/Food | Ski School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | Outdoor window or online purchase only | Yes | Yes, limited capacity | No indoor lessons, online/phone booking only |
| Burke | Online purchase only | Advanced reservations only | Yes, limited capacity, reservations required for pubs | Shorter lessons, smaller group sizes |
| Cochran's | Contactless reservation, purchase and other processes are recommended whenever possible. Sneeze guards will be installed at all in-person points of sale and outside-facing ticket windows will be used for on-site purchases whenever possible. | Advanced reservations only | Lodge open for restroom and specific program use only | Smaller group sizes, online booking only |
| Jay | Onsite and online purchase | Tramside only, advanced reservations preferred | Yes, limited capacity | Advanced reservations required |
| Killington | Online purchase only, limited day passes, parking reservations required | Advanced reservations only | Yes, limited capacity | Advanced reservations required, private and small group lessons only |
| Mad River Glen | Online purchase only | Advanced reservations only | Yes, limited capacity | Advanced reservations required |
| Pico | Online purchase preferred, parking reservations required | Advanced reservations preferred | Yes, limited capacity | Advanced reservations required, private and small group lessons only |
| Sugarbush | Online purchase only | Advanced reservations only | Yes, limited capacity | Advanced reservations required, private and small group lessons only |
| Stowe | Reservations required | Operating as normal with social distancing | Yes, limited capacity | Maximum groups lesson size of 6 |
Now that you know where you want to go, follow these tips to stay safe on the slopes:
- WEAR A MASK. Your face will be warmer AND you’ll save lives!
- KEEP SIX FEET AWAY FROM OTHERS - yes, even in that long lift line.
- Ride the chairlift with folks only in your immediate household or quarantine pod.
- Minimize your lodge/indoor time: Don your ski gear in the car instead of the lodge, and if you choose to eat at a ski resort restaurant, be sure to follow their safety protocols.
- Safety first! Skip the racing down the mountain with your friends this year. If you get injured, you are utilizing hospital time and resources that could otherwise be dedicated to COVID patients in need.
We know this year has increased barriers to sliding down snow with these COVID safety precautions, but if you follow the resorts’ rules you’ll keep the mountain safe for all! And if your skis and snowboards need some love before your ski trip, bring them by the shop for a tune or to mount those new fancy bindings! Or if you need ski/snowboard rentals, we have lots of those too. Give us a call at 888 547 4327 if you have any further questions, or browse our large selection of snowsports equipment.
