Vermont has the best skiing in North America east of the Rockies. The terrain has a touch of everything, from classic eastern tree-cut runs to rocky and steep descents. The snow, however, is what sets Vermont apart from other spots in the east.
The best snow in Vermont falls on a persistent mountain ridge that runs from the border with Quebec down to the middle of the state. The ski resorts that benefit from this, starting with Jay Peak in the north down to Okemo at the southern end of the ridge, tend to be the best bets for skiing in the east.
The deepest and best snow on this ridge resides at three ski resorts—Jay, Stowe and Smugglers—and that's reflected in the rankings of the best ski resorts in Vermont here.
Christopher Steiner is the founder of ZRankings and the author of two New York Times Bestselling Books.