East Coast

It’s the ski capital of the East, with resorts for every type and level of skier. Find the ones that are a good fit for you.

Beginner skiers may come to learn the basics at Big Snow, America's first indoor ski slope. Experienced skiers may come for the novelty.

The masses have spoken and these are the 20 top-scoring resorts in the East according to our 2022 Reader Resort Survey.

Indy Pass resort Magic Mountain is an accessible weekend adventure for Northeast skiers looking for steep and wild terrain close to home.

Indy Pass resort Berkshire East boasts enough serious terrain to keep skiers busy for a few days.

A ski film that celebrates backcountry skiing in the Northeast and the region's lovable saltiness.

Authentic Vermont skiing with amazing terrain and family forward service.

Remaining ever the same, Mad River Glen retains its character and allure.

Skiers head to Whiteface for the scenery, challenging terrain, and a plethora of down day activities.

Cozy village, lively scene, plenty of soul.

You won’t find crazy steeps at Bretton Woods, but the scenery alone is worth a visit.

Sugarbush may have the prettiest corner of any ski area.

A landmark of Massachusetts, and one of the great training mountains of the East Coast.

An explosion of slopeside luxury and diversions changes the face, but Jay Peak is still for the skiers.

Manicured trails and fine dining combine with high quality terrain parks and tree skiing at this Vermont resort.

There's a lot to love about Mount Snow: easy access, a family-friendly vibe, and great dining are just a few standouts.

Great grooming, amazing lifts, and friendly service.

Smooth, well serviced, and easy going skiing in New Hampshire.

Townsend and a crew of devoted locals attempt the Eastern King of Backcountry Skiing.

For those looking to push the boundaries.

East Coast skiing is known for ice and challenging terrain, but steeps? That too.

Get the inside scoop on all things Stowe, from dining and lodging to craft beer and artisan cuisine, and everything in between.

The ski area's tough terrain and independent spirit keeps visitors happy all winter long.

Long runs and spectacular scenery trump cold winds and tough terrain.

Want to ski the best resorts in the East and still avoid the crowds? The Peak Pass has your covered.

Perfect snow and flow.

With new investments and improvements, Cannon Mountain sets itself apart on the East.

The former U.S. Ski Team member looks to elevate the school’s skiing program.

Vermont skier and retiree Scott Howard sets the new world record for most vertical feet skied in a season.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 most challenging resorts in Eastern North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for terrain variety in Eastern North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for Snow Quality in Eastern North America.

It's the megaresort company's first East Coast acquisition. Who's next?

EB-5 foreign investor money was misspent, investors were misled by Stenger and Quiros, says SEC. Assets frozen. Court places Vermont resorts in receivership.

East Coast ski film crew, Meathead Films, set out to ski every inch of their homeland as possible. See?

Forty-eight passengers stranded, then roped to safety, after historic Tram breaks down. No injuries reported. Reopening expected by weekend.

There's still no word on a Saddleback buyer, but Tenney and Ascutney have bright futures under new management.

US Grand Prix tour stops at Fenway.

The beauty of the White Mountains never disappoints at the gateway resorts of Franconia Notch.

In the snowy mountains of western Maine, a bitter battle rages. Proud Sugarloafers swear allegiance, while brash Sunday Riverites remember every insult.

For anyone who grew up in small-town Vermont, the quaint village feels familiar even today.

Lake Placid’s famous Olympic history echoes louder when Mirror Lake is iced over and snowbanks pile high along Main Street.

As skiers wait for snow, Legislature tackles burning issue.

Vermont's pre-eminent weather guy expects cold temperatures and above-average snowfall from here on out. Get ready to ski.

Brian Mohr was tired of sketchy avalanche conditions, so he moved East where there’s a growing backcountry community.

Enter now to win free gear from Rossignol, lift tickets and lodging at Stowe, and more.

Meet Joe Lahout: The man behind one of the country's oldest ski shops.

A long overdue thank you letter to the greatest parents in the world.

Here are the ski resorts with the best on-mountain food, because brown bagging doesn't always cut it.

Because after a good day on the mountain, it's your right to celebrate with a drink.

Wondering where to ski next? We’ll make it easy. Here’s what everyone’s talking about at resorts around the country.

A Mountain Collective pass will now get you two days at 11 amazing resorts. By Leslie Hittmeier

Resort general manager says Saddleback needs the money in two weeks to secure its future.

Resort general manager says Saddleback needs the money in 2 weeks to secure its future.

It meant eight hours on the road to get seven hours on the hill.

While many ski towns and ski resorts are laying low, quietly waiting for another winter, plenty of others are turning the volume all the way up with all sorts of kickass music festivals this summer. These 10 are amongst the very best.

Snowshoe, an upside-down mountain in the Monongahela National Forest, averages more snow than most mountains in New Hampshire.

You’ll need days to explore it, even without making time for Pico.

When conditions allow, the hike-to (frequently closed) Slides are some of the gnarliest terrain in the East.

Live Free and Ski founder talks about his nonprofit, and his vision to remove cost barriers for first-time skiers.

Cannon’s lack of frills means its focus is skiing, including the recent expansion onto neighboring Mittersill.

What’s true is that Jay definitely has some great tree skiing.

At this enormous mountain, huge investments in snowmaking (including more than $1 million just this season) and impeccable grooming pay off.

Find late season pow, or at least some corn, at these resorts that haven’t closed yet.

Scrappy East Coast ski areas breed scrappy skiers, and Waterville Valley churns out some of the best.

Find your ski pass for next season—and the best deals—here.

After one ass-freezing ride up the awesome, fixed-grip Madonna I chair, you’ll know that for all the Storyland BS, this place has serious steeps.

Killington’s Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge and Sugarloaf’s Reggae Fest dominate the East Coast slopeside party scene.

Don’t expect Corbet’s, but the closest skiing to New York boasts rapidly improving terrain park.

Slopeside live music, wacky costumes, and tons of beer? Sign us up for these spring festivals.

We know why you haven’t been here yet: because it’s wicked friggin’ hard to get to. But Saddleback is worth the trip.

A margarita on a sunny deck is a ski-town rite of spring. Here’s a list of greats from our highly opinionated testers.

Former ski resort mogul Les Otten offers a peek at his latest project and his big plans for the Dixville Notch resort.

Now it has some of the East’s most lavish slopeside amenities. But to those who know it best, it’s still the hill that has no peer.

Blown knees are the bane of skiers, but a small Vermont-based binding company claims to have solved the problem.

Weather guy Mark Breen is loving this winter as much as the rest of us. And he sees more of the same in the longterm forecast. Sorry about that, Western resorts.

The Stowe Derby began as a bet between two guys. Seventy years later, it’s one of Stowe’s signature winter events.

Pro skier and two-time Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht skied with campers at Double H Ranch’s Adaptive Winter Sports Program.