Industry News
Today, Mount Snow, Vermont, announced that it will open for the 2023/24 winter season at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 23.
The East’s most powerful snowmaking system fired up early November dressing the mountain in white for Opening Day. Mount Snow is kicking off the 2023/24 winter season with a first chair banner break on Bluebird Express, music, swag giveaways, a photo booth, and free breakfast sandwiches while supplies last. Skiers and riders will enjoy 50 acres of freshly groomed terrain, served by Bluebird Express, Challenger, and Discovery. Snowmaking will continue as conditions allow, with the goal of adding new trails to the mix heading into the weekend following Thanksgiving.
The bustling party vibe guests have come to know and love at Mount Snow will continue this year. This Saturday, Nov. 25, DJ Bay6 will be performing in the Toyota Music Den Unplugged at Main Base from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. In addition to a full event calendar, Mount Snow offers snow tubing, après nightlife, and Naturespa at the Grand Summit Hotel.
Mount Snow Signature Events 2023/24
- December 29, Grommet Jam
- December 31, Torchlight Parade & New Year’s Eve Fireworks display
- January 13, Torchlight Parade, MLK Weekend
- January 15, Grommet Jam
- January 20, Junkyard Rail Jam
- February 14, Cloud Nine Nuptials
- February 17-19, Presidents’ Weekend Toyota Takeover
- February 17, Junkyard Rail Jam
- February 19, Grommet Rail Jam Finals
- March 2, Junkyard Rail Jam
- March 2, CARINTHIA CLASSIC
- March 3, Jack Jump World Cup
Guests will also enjoy a range of bars and restaurants to fuel their day on the slopes, including shareable dishes at The Bullwheel, hand-tossed freshly made ‘za at Tony’s Pizza, and more. Plus, pass holders can take 20% off a quick lunch, their afternoon pick-me-up, or an après experience with Epic Mountain Rewards.
Pass & Lift Ticket Information
2023/24 Epic Pass products, including regional passes and day passes, are still on sale and available to purchase this early season for a limited time! Don’t miss your chance to lock in the best value in skiing and riding by purchasing in advance, with a variety of options for every type of skier and rider, from Epic 1-7 day passes, the Epic Local Pass, and the full Epic Pass. All Epic Pass products come with Epic Mountain Rewards, offering 20% off lodging, rentals, dining, and more. In addition, the Pass Holder Exclusive Cyber Sale is from November 21-27, offering Pass Holders up to an additional 20% off this winter. Visit EpicPass.com for more information and to purchase.
Recent Enhancements to the Mountain
In 2022/23, Mount Snow’s Epic Lift Upgrade saw two fixed-griped triples replaced with the Sundance Express, one high-speed 6-person lift, improving access to underutilized terrain and alleviating pressure on other lifts in the main base area, increasing uphill capacity by nearly 70%. Additionally, a new high-speed 4-person chair, the new Sunbrook Express Lift, replaced an older existing fixed-grip quad, significantly decreasing the previous 14-minute ride time by approximately 30%. This resulted in better utilization of the Sunbrook terrain.
Your Pass is now on your phone with the new My Epic app
New this season, the My Epic app with Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets is now available to download, allowing guests to use their phone as their ticket to the slopes.
Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets is a hands-free option for skiers and riders to use at all 36 of Vail Resorts’ owned and operated U.S. resorts for the 2023/24 season, with availability at Whistler Blackcomb to follow in future seasons. It allows guests to buy their pass or lift ticket online, activate it in the new My Epic app, put their phone in their pocket, and get scanned hands-free in the lift line using Bluetooth® technology designed for low energy usage to minimize the impact on a phone’s battery life. This season, to ensure a smooth transition, the company will continue to provide physical cards for passes and lift tickets to all guests. For guests choosing to use Mobile Pass this season, watch this video for some tips.
The My Epic app also offers a range of guest-favorite features, including interactive trail maps with GPS location tracking and mountain and resort alerts, including operational information like grooming updates, terrain status, snow reports, and conditions.
WHEN: Mount Snow Resort will open at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 23. Regular hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
WHERE: 39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover, VT, 05356. For parking and arrival tips and public transportation information, please visit Directions By Bus, Train, or Shuttle | Mount Snow Ski Resort.
MORE INFORMATION: For real-time alerts, guests should download the new My Epic app. For more information and a closer look at resort happenings at Mount Snow, check out mountsnow.com or follow Mount Snow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
