Stowe Mountain Resort.

Stowe Mountain Resort is defined by its scale and its history, sprawling across Vermont’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield, and neighboring Spruce Peak. It is one of the East Coast's premier ski operations, offering 116 trails, a 2,360-foot vertical drop, and more mile-long lifts than any other resort in the region—including an intermountain gondola connecting its two peaks. The terrain ranges from notoriously steep, rugged double-blacks to gentle beginner cruisers. Beyond downhill skiing, Stowe is a massive hub for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating, while summer brings hiking, zip-lining, and golf. The base at Spruce Peak anchors the experience with high-end lodging, dining, and shops, making this a bustling, self-contained alpine village with a decidedly upscale New England feel.