Vermont Winter Outdoor Activities

A woman wearing winter clothing, including a gray beanie, pink scarf, and white coat, kneeling in the snow and touching noses with a Siberian Husky dog in a snowy forest setting.
A woman wearing winter clothing, including a gray beanie, pink scarf, and white coat, kneeling in the snow and touching noses with a Siberian Husky dog in a snowy forest setting.

When It Snows

We moved to the Killington region because it has the best skiing on the east coast.  But, oh my, the adventures are hardly limited to the hill.  Beginning with the world class skiing and riding, below is a taste of the wide range of winter activities that are all easily accessed from our inn.  Enjoy!

Killington Vermont
Killington Vermont

Downhill Skiing and Riding

Only a short drive to the slopes, we have been known to provide an ideal solution for dog lovers who love to downhill ski and ride.  As our guests, you can enjoy a day on the hill while your pup is cared for in Mario’s Bunkhouse.  Ski and ride guilt free and come home to your best friend who just might be more tired than you after a fun romp in Diggins’ Paw House Park.

Killington (25 minutes)
Pico (20 minutes)
Okemo (30 minutes)

A man with a backpack and hiking poles standing on snow with a dog wearing an orange bandana, in a snowy landscape with a forested background.

Cross Country Skiing


The Green Mountain State offers a variety of nordic skiing opportunities. For new and experienced skiers alike - and we are more than happy to share them all! 

Mountain Top Inn has groomed trails and rentals.  If you are looking for more adventure, several of the golf courses, rail trails and VAST trails are ideal.  And if you are really adventurous, we would be happy to direct you to some of our secret places!🤫

Tubing and Sledding


Vermont is VERY HILLY!!

Snow tubing is available at both adventure centers within Killington and Okemo.  Bring your own sleds and you will find ample sledding opportunities throughout the area, including Rutland Country Club.

Person standing with ski poles in a snowy forested area, wearing a mask, sunglasses, and winter clothing.
Person standing with ski poles in a snowy forested area, wearing a mask, sunglasses, and winter clothing.

Snowshoeing in Vermont

Just about any place you can hike, you can snowshoe. Please refer to these locations and check conditions before heading out.

People ice skating on an outdoor rink at sunset, with trees and a wooden building in the background and orange cones on the ice.
People ice skating on an outdoor rink at sunset, with trees and a wooden building in the background and orange cones on the ice.

Ice Skating

Ice skating is available inside at Spartan Arena (home to the Castleton University hockey teams) and Giorgetti Arena or outside at Proctor Skating Rink.