34 cut/maintained trails and 9 glades, 1 quad, 1 POMA, 1 double, and 1 J-Bar lift, 250 acres of skiing terrain
Burke Mountain Ski Area is located 8 miles from I-91, exit 23, in the heart of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom in the village of East Burke, Vermont. The ski area is about a 3 hour drive from Boston, MA, and about 3.5 hours from Hartford, CT.
Burke Mountain Ski Area offers big mountain skiing without the big price tag, and offers 2000 vertical feet of some of the finest un-crowded skiing in Vermont on both traditional New England trails and wide open cruising terrain. Burke offers 25% novice trails, 45% intermediate trails, and 30% advanced trails.
Home to the Burke Mountain Ski Academy, the oldest and most prestigious ski academy in the country, Burke Mountain offers an authentic old New England-style atmosphere for those seeking an unpretentious, family-friendly alpine experience. Burke’s low-key scene belies the magnitude of its skiing product. With a 2,000 vertical foot drop, 250 inches of average annual snowfall, superior glades and contour-following trails rarely seen any longer, Burke delivers a classic Vermont alpine ski experience.
Families are drawn to Burke because of its low-key, friendly atmosphere. New for the 2005/06 season are 4 terrain parks, a high-speed detachable quad chairlift, and major upgrades to the snowmaking system. Also new for this season, Burke introduced to rave reviews its new restaurant, the Tamarack Grill. Burke’s Snowsports Learning Center, known as the “home of the carved turn”, has experienced, courteous professionals who understand how to nurture a life-long love of the sport of skiing.
Burke is conveniently located at the intersection of I-93 and I-91, only 3 hours from Boston and 2 hours from Montreal.
Generally Open from Thanksgiving through early April - Midweek, weekends and holidays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Getting There: Take I-91 to Vermont exit 23 (Lyndon). Follow U.S. Route 5 north through Lyndonville to VT Route 114 North. In East Burke village, turn right at the "Burke Mountain" sign, this is Mountain Road. Follow Mountain Road to the next "Burke Mountain" sign. It should read "Base Lodge."
The Inn at Mountain View Farm, Box 355, East Burke, VT 05832 Ph. 800-572-4509 or 802-626-9924. "...nobody enjoys winter more than The Inn at Mountain View Farm" Yankee Magazine. Just 10 minutes from Burke Mountain, unwind on 440-acre historic Vermont farm with breathtaking hilltop views. On-site cross-country skiing and snow shoeing, with direct access to 35 km of semi-groomed trails. Farm fresh dining. Casually elegant guest rooms and luxury suites in restored Creamery, plus farmhouse rental. Seasonal packages, pet friendly. On-site animal sanctuary. 3 hours from Boston. Visit www.innmtnview.com for more information.
The Wildflower Inn, Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 Phone: 802-626-8310 or 800-627-8310. "Warm hospitality and tons of kids' activities" Yankee Magazine. Just 3 miles to Burke Mountain, this family-friendly country resort on 570 acres offers comfortable rooms and suites, mountain views, cozy sitting rooms with woodstoves, and a casual welcoming atmosphere. On site x-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, sledding, skating, bonfires, snowmobiling with direct access to VAST 52, petting barn, kids' programs & playroom, hot tub, and sauna. Country breakfast included. Full-service restaurant offers large selection of Vermont brewed beers. Ski and Stay Packages include "Ski Free Weekends'. Visit www.wildflowerinn.com for more information.
