Overview
- 23 Beginner
- 22 Intermediate
- 14 Advanced
- 5 Expert
Skiing and riding, friendly, professional staff to assist at every turn and 5,200 acres of pristine wilderness make Bolton Valley one of Vermont's crown jewels. Many Vermont locals call Bolton Valley their home away from home, and visitors can get a true taste of the quintessential Vermont experience at a relaxed pace, without all of the hustle and rush of... everyday life.
An oasis from the assault of pressures and stress... a sanctuary, where beauty, adventure and a sense of community will give you back your sense of well-being, all without breaking the budget.
Stats: Bolton Valley has 64 trails, 6 lifts, night skiing available on 12 trails, 3 terrain parks, 1704' vertical drop, 3150' peak. Read more
An oasis from the assault of pressures and stress... a sanctuary, where beauty, adventure and a sense of community will give you back your sense of well-being, all without breaking the budget.
Stats: Bolton Valley has 64 trails, 6 lifts, night skiing available on 12 trails, 3 terrain parks, 1704' vertical drop, 3150' peak. Read more
Operations
Status
Closed
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 6
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 64
Weekend Hours
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Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
1,496 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
1,704 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
3,150 ft
Photos
Bolton Valley Logo
Bolton Valley Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (80)
First time to Bolton Valley...it was fabulous although the weather didn't participate...rain, rain. Absolutely definitely buy your tickets from Liftopia.....much cheaper and all was smooth sailing.
The only downfall for us was that it was raining very hard so buying the tickets ahead of time meant that we were locked in for that time and date...oh well...we made the best of it.
written Mar 20 2012 - 08:05 AM
Either of the 'lines' can accept Liftopia. Pick the faster one!
written Mar 16 2012 - 03:38 PM
Nice place for family ski outing; on site lodging is so close to the lifts & very economical. Alternative is staying in Burlington that's a nice place & less than 30 minute drive from there to the hill. Downside is not al lifts run during weekdays & none are of the detachable variety (they are slow as molasses)that most of us are accustomed to. Wind was as brutal as I can ever remember. Rode a vintage double chair with my Nephew (he hasn't seen one before). Ducked away from my group & took in some amazing glade runs in some very opportune New England powdah!
Experience metits a good 7 out of 10.
written Mar 07 2012 - 05:45 PM
I got Liftopia tickets for Bolton Valley for $46 a day and it was well worth it! Bolton Valley has an old school feel to it and is a great family mountain. Went during Feb school break and literally did not wait in a line once in 3 days. My only complaint is that there are a lot of "cat track" access runs that if you dont keep your speed, you have to push yourself along to get to the next downhill slope. Not that big a deal. In general, we had an awesome time. My kids loved the terrain park. Make sure to take advantage of the skier drop off area in front of the lodge. There are employees there who are friendly and help unload your gear onto racks. Much easier than schleping your stuff from the parking area.
Go to Bolton Valley and have FUN !!!
written Mar 03 2012 - 12:28 PM
We bought a Liftopia pass for Bolton Valley on February 25th. There was a huge storm that caused the mountain to keep all their lifts closed because of wind until about 10AM. At that time, they opened one lift and considered themselves "open" so we couldn't get refunded. One lift that accessed a handful of trails does not constitute being open. We couldn't get any refund which was shocking considering that the we ran into the same situation at Waterville Valley and they gave us free tickets. We skied at Bolton Valley for about two hours but only got about 8 runs in because the slow lift they had running was at less than half speed. It was brutally windy and I'm sure they only opened that one lift to forego refunding everyone's tickets.
written Mar 03 2012 - 09:32 AM
Get here early. You'll want to spend as much time as possible with an incredible mountain staff, soaking up the great vibe and incredible snow at Bolton.
written Feb 28 2012 - 02:17 PM
Didn't hear it from the Nasty Nate but backcountry and even some trail skiing in and around Bolton is the best in the Northeast in terms of access and amount of skiable terrain. This is a real incentive for families who have some advanced skiers tired of Bolton's intermediate terrain. Just gotta talk to a local ask their staff. Maybe they'll give you some knowledge. Stay in groups and ski safe (within your limits).
written Feb 23 2012 - 02:20 PM
Great skiing! Loved the fresh powder 2/17. Most trails in great condition and well marked for those that weren't. Son switched from skier to boarder this trip. He had 3 different instructors for 3 lessons. The 2nd lesson was not helpful because he was placed with another student at a lower level. The 3rd instructor was his best, forcing him to learn "goofy" foot and refine his technique. Okay value for the cost, but we had to upgrade the ticket for full mountain.
written Feb 22 2012 - 12:31 PM
Please be aware that on Mon & Tue they only have a few lifts running which limits variety. Otherwise, a fun mountain with good conditions. They also have wonderful snow shoeing trails up into th hills above the resort.
written Feb 01 2012 - 02:19 PM
We love Bolton Valley! A perfect place for a family ranging in ability and have no need for the upper level terrain, or price that comes with it. The mountain is manageable allowing for families to split off when needed while assured the ability to regroup. I grew up skiing here and I am now travelling from out of state to bring my family.
written Jan 27 2012 - 01:50 PM
great deal! fun mountain with challenging terrain in the woods. great family resort with great ski school and fun runs for kids. staff very helpful and friendly, from the staff in the james moore tavern to the lifties. something for everyone!
written Jan 09 2012 - 07:33 AM
Liftopia had great deals. Bolton Valley was a great mountain to ski/ snowboard on for ALL levels. A beginner ski lesson was great and the staff was so helpful!!!! We had a great time but it was too cold- it was -5F in the early morning at the top of the mountain. I would recommend both using this website to buy lift tickets and Bolton Valley to ski.
written Jan 04 2012 - 02:12 PM
My second White Christmas Skiing Day on a row. Loved it. Great spirit and staff service. I'll definitely come back next year. Go Bolton Valley go.
written Dec 27 2011 - 05:05 PM
Haven't got there yet.. going this Thurs (12/22/11), but not happy to see that Liftopia has just dropped the price a buck! (was $19, now is $18). Ok, not a big deal but ...
For anyone who bought tix for this (current) week (12/12...12/1511), you will have discovered that the mountain was closed. I sent an email to Taylor last week about this closure, along with links to Bolton's web page stating that it would be closed. I noticed later that liftopia did NOT remove the $19 tickets anyway. I don't know why.
contact me: bolton_at_liftopia at davidvancamp.com if you need evidence for a refund.
I'm hoping for great conditions this Thurs!! Today, however sucked (rain, rain rain :() Yesterday was awesome at Loon, NH tho!!!!!! Loon rocks! :)
written Dec 15 2011 - 08:51 PM
Skied Sunday 3/27. Nice pp groomers and enough recent fresh to find occasional pow stashes by crossing to Wilderness (lift closed) Area. Timberline was all great, many glades still open.
A real Winter day despite Spring date @ +15 on summit w/stiff winds that Bolton's known for. (Layer dress!) Should be good skiing thru last day - see liftopia 4 $values.
Recent capitol investments show on the hill, though Mtn. is once again 4 sale, though seems better run then in past decades/owners. I'll go back and hope the same ++ staff is there!
written Mar 29 2011 - 10:53 AM
Great place, good glades that don't get too much traffic. A few long groomers with good pitch, plus a good tavern with nachos and beer.
written Mar 28 2011 - 03:19 PM
Great place, good glades that don't get too much traffic. A few long groomers with good pitch, plus a good tavern with nachos and beer.
written Mar 28 2011 - 03:19 PM
Another fabulous day at Bolton on Saturday the 26th! Snow falling - hula hoop contests - pond skim...doesn't get any better...oh wait...if they weren't closing this coming weekend it would be better...so much snow and so little time! Everyone is so friendly there and they have terrain for all levels - we had a blast in the glades w/ all the fresh powder!
written Mar 28 2011 - 02:15 PM
Was at Bolton on Fri 25Mar with my girlfriend who is a beginner/intermediate. Snow conditions were great, glades were good, no crowds. Wilderness lift was closed but they still had plenty of terrain for both of us. Skied until 7 with natural light, which was nice. Would definitely go back.
written Mar 28 2011 - 10:31 AM
Bolton Valley is a great place for someone not looking for anything too FANCY its real VT skiing! Great for my family and friends we skied Sat 3/19..awesome conditions, friendly staff, no lift lines and great terrain for all skiers. I will continue to come back to BOLTON Valley! Its VT best kept little secret!!
written Mar 21 2011 - 03:42 PM
Skiied at Bolton Valley on 3-17 and 3-18. Its not Stowe or even Sugarloaf for that matter. Its like a much larger version of Hunter Mountain with great glade skiing and three separate peaks. Timberline while the lowest elevation faces less wind issues which are a major problem for Bolton Valley. Wilderness was barely open as as of 3/21 will be closed for the season. A shame since its the best terrain at Bolton. Food is not bad nor is bar but resort is in need of serious TLC. Parking lot is a minefield and amenities are none. No retail shop, forget about getting your boards tuned, its basic but that's a great thing as its relatively empty and with lifts open till 5PM and night skiing this place is a must visit. I would come back for Brandywine and a few other select trails at the prices liftopia gets why not.
written Mar 20 2011 - 06:02 PM
A great variety of terrain for all levels of skiers. Nice old New England windy beginner and intermediate terrain and 'Preacher' is some of the steepest glades in the east. Friendly staff. Plenty of snow and great spring skiing on St. Patrick's day. Definetly worth the trip.
written Mar 19 2011 - 09:54 PM
Great skiing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
written Mar 11 2011 - 03:42 PM
My husband and I went up for a mini-vacation. We had planned to spend one day here and another at another resort. After the first day, we both wanted to go back to Bolton for the second day. On the first day we took a lesson and stuck to a few runs. On the second day, we attempted to ski as much of the green runs as possible - and a couple of blues. Our instructor was great and even suggested some trails when he saw us the second day. We both had a really good time.
written Mar 06 2011 - 06:26 AM
My husband and I went over February vacation during a blizzard. The conditions were amazing. Bolton Valley offers some really amazing glades, but if it wasn't a powder day they might not have been as good. There are a lot of steep slopes followed by flat areas. My husband is a snowboarder and he had to keep borrowing one of my poles to pull through the flat areas. Regardless, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. It's definitely a "family-friendly" mountain.
written Feb 28 2011 - 03:35 PM
My family and I went Bolton Valley during February school break. Awesome trails for kids. I enjoyed skiing with them. This is the only best mountain for family friendly where you can ski with your little kids. Very reasonable lift tickets. If you want to save your money instead of high end mountain, this is your money worth for Bolton Valley trip.
written Feb 28 2011 - 08:00 AM
GREAT time at Bolton this week. Snow was fantastic, esp Friday, no lines, everyone friendly. Very fun experience, kids with us from 5-13 years also loved it.
written Feb 27 2011 - 06:35 PM
just visited here over presidents day weekend. NO LINES, awesome! they lost a lot of snow the week before so there were some blacks closes, limited your steep terrain. we spent most of our time in trees and had a blast. a great place to build your glade confidence. you can practically ski anywhere you want on the mountain. would recommend this resort to anyone.
written Feb 23 2011 - 07:36 PM
I love the glades!!! Sure Shot is awesome. the snow looks like whipped cream! I love hitting the big jump at the bottom of the small terrain park. Suuuper big air.
written Feb 22 2011 - 09:21 PM
This place is made of memories for me. I love boarding here. Three parks, lots of fun moguls and even glades. The best part is spending time with family and friends, especially Gorgonzola, Candy, AA, Uncif, and my Mom.
written Feb 22 2011 - 09:14 PM
My BFF Big Sarah has a place IN STOWE and we dirve to Bolton to ski. So much less expensive, plus my kids, lets call them Coco and Princess, love skiing here. Best of all I get to spend time with my husband, his name is also Louie..........
written Feb 22 2011 - 09:01 PM
I looooove this place. The skiing is awesome and nobody made fun of me when I started dancing yesterday, except for my kid, "Big Matthew". I only wish that I could bring my four dogs skiing with me!
written Feb 22 2011 - 08:53 PM
Had a great couple of days boarding. Terrain Parks are well maintained and fun. I managed to land my first 180, I'm just a cub. Can't wait to get back out there tomorrow!
written Feb 22 2011 - 08:44 PM
Bolton Valley is the best value in The Northeast. Lift tickets are reasonable and the mountain is always well groomed. My kids love the terrain parks and although the resort is not huge there is enough variety to keep everyone in the family interested and challenge, even Big Sarah, who gets bored easily.
written Feb 22 2011 - 08:36 PM
Great resort. On a warm day if the snow is getting bad try the deck with a cold beer. Had a great morning skiing and relaxing second half of the day getting some sun with a beer.
written Feb 20 2011 - 02:30 PM
Hadn't skied in 15 years. This was a great place to test out the legs again.
written Feb 17 2011 - 10:02 AM
Great conditions in the woods, fresh powder. Started right at early morning opening on Sunday 13Feb. No crowds, clear skies first half of day, then fresh now in the afternoon. Friendly staff -- main lodge on upper hill access area is great. New quad to top of hill is major improvement.
written Feb 16 2011 - 07:38 PM
We liked it very much. Sunday crowd, not to bad lift lines,Timberline lift had lots of ski schoolers.
written Feb 16 2011 - 04:50 AM
Everyone was very nice and helpful at Bolton Valley. The trails were very well marked and kept up. It was crowded on February 12th (Saturday) but the lifts moved very quickly and the trails were plenty room for everyone. Very kid friendly.
written Feb 15 2011 - 09:41 AM
We had a ton of fun at Bolton! It was a bit busy at times, especially Friday night - they bring bus loads of high school kids up and this can be a bummer if you are hoping for a relaxing and peaceful ride on the lifts or the slopes. Varied courses and an especially good place to take someone learning or hoping to step up their game - lots of options and room to do that at Bolton.
written Feb 14 2011 - 04:24 PM
We got to the mountain at 8:15am and the place was empty! Lift opened at 8:30am and we never had to wait in a line all day! I think the slower chair lifts help keep the mountain fairly empty! Great snow coverage even off the Wilderness chair. Who knew skiing could still be enjoyable on a Saturday?
written Feb 14 2011 - 02:47 PM
We were visiting family nearby and had the opportunity to go to Bolton for the day. Great price, empty mountain.
*****Major downside - this is not a mountain for snowboarders. The trails "Sherman's Pass" (a nice easy green) and "Cobrass" (a blue) require major walking from the top of the lift. It's impossible to ride from the lift to the trails without strapping in, riding for 20 seconds, unstrapping and walking. Other sections about halfway down were completely flat - I though I was the only one having difficulty but from the lift I could see a crowd of snowboarders walking.
If you're a skier, this is probably not a big deal. If you're a snowboarder, be prepared to do a lot of unstrapping and walking.
Daniel
http://www.toodifficult.com
written Feb 14 2011 - 10:02 AM
Very cool "old skool" - wonderful terrain & peeps - never a lift line & some of the best tree skiing in New England - no downside here. The most scenic views from all points on the mountain - they want u here & u feel it immedately & a very laid back vibe - I'll be back at this unknown gem! DB
written Feb 13 2011 - 04:47 PM
noo tips just a hidden jewel. It is the place to go just to ski and kick back. It is not the place to go to show off you designer ski suit.
written Feb 13 2011 - 03:41 PM
A hidden gem - loved it. Awesome snow, had the mountain to ourselves. Some really nice glades and you can't beat the price.
written Feb 11 2011 - 06:16 PM
Awesome day of skiing at Bolton Valley on 2-9-2011!
Preacher, Adam's Solitude, Devil's Playground, and Lost Boyz are amazing trails/woods and the best condition I ever skiied them. Fantastic deal through liftopia @ $22 each!
written Feb 11 2011 - 02:20 PM
Bring your own tools for repairs. They have a few screwdrivers for public use but that's it. They will not loan other basic tools (e.g. wrench) or do any repairs themselves (even for $).
written Feb 07 2011 - 02:21 PM
Used the money I saved with Liftopia (and Bolton tickets are a good deal to begin with!) to sign up for a group lesson which turned into a GREAT individual lesson with Pete! Just what I needed after only one previous day out this season. Nice mix of groomed trails and foot deep powder from the storm the day before.
written Feb 07 2011 - 07:11 AM
Spent a week at the mountian, Dec 10 2010. it was the opening weekend, The trails that were open were good and it snowed every night and they were making snow. Hotel parking is always full and they let any body park in the overflow parking area for the hotel so you have to ride around the parking lot hunting for a spot. Also be careful where you park, if you get stuck they will not help you, except to call AAA or a tow truck. (worst parking lot ever)
The sking was good for the first weekend and the rooms were nice.
written Feb 06 2011 - 09:41 PM
This mountain can be alot of fun, the snow there is often very good and there is enough glades to keep an advanced skier somewhat busy... but the windholds are terrible and they rarely have all of their lifts running, even on weekends, leaving much of the mountain untouchable even in great skiing conditions. I'd definitely ski there but I wouldn't buy tickets when there is any wind in the forecast at all!
written Feb 06 2011 - 03:32 PM
This mountain can be alot of fun, the snow there is often very good and there is enough glades to keep an advanced skier somewhat busy... but the windholds are terrible and they rarely have all of their lifts running, even on weekends, leaving much of the mountain untouchable even in great skiing conditions. I'd definitely ski there but I wouldn't buy tickets when there is any wind in the forecast at all!
written Feb 06 2011 - 03:32 PM
This mountain can be alot of fun, the snow there is often very good and there is enough glades to keep an advanced skier somewhat busy... but the windholds are terrible and they rarely have all of their lifts running, even on weekends, leaving much of the mountain untouchable even in great skiing conditions. I'd definitely ski there but I wouldn't buy tickets when there is any wind in the forecast at all!
written Feb 06 2011 - 03:31 PM
Very friendly mtn for beginners, many easy trails.
On Friday afternoon at 4:00 Bolton is invaded by children from schools and rec programs. They ski into the evening. The lodge gets very crowded.
Beware and seek refuge in the bar.
written Feb 06 2011 - 03:15 PM
bolton is a GREAT mountain, great for families and skiers/riders of all levels. it is true that some of the lifts could use an upgrade, and no, there is little in the way of nightlife up on the mountain. but i come here for skiing, and bolton has some of the best around. the lift tickets are much more reasonable than the bigger mountains, and with good snow, the experience can't be beat. seems you can always find some isolated trails with no one in sight. i have had some transcendent days up here. and today is looking to be another! if skiing is what matters, bolton is where it's at.
written Feb 05 2011 - 10:24 AM
bolton is a GREAT mountain, great for families and skiers/riders of all levels. it is true that some of the lifts could use an upgrade, and no, there is little in the way of nightlife up on the mountain. but i come here for skiing, and bolton has some of the best around. the lift tickets are much more reasonable than the bigger mountains, and with good snow, the experience can't be beat. seems you can always find some isolated trails with no one in sight. i have had some transcendent days up here. and today is looking to be another! if skiing is what matters, bolton is where it's at.
written Feb 05 2011 - 10:23 AM
Love Bolton, been heading up there for a few years now. Good value, never too crowded and as another poster said "unpretentious" which is a big draw for me. Reminder of what skiing used to be like here before it became a pastime exclusively for the affluent. $100 for a day of skiing might be fine for a lawyer from CT, but for regular, local people Bolton is the go-to mountain, and when combined with Liftopia its a no brainer! The groomed nordic trails are some of the best around, and of course the potholes in summer time, what a great place.
written Feb 03 2011 - 12:58 PM
Great Value, Good service at the bar and from the lift attendents, which one is more important?? excellant conditions. where was the Cabot Cheese promo ???
written Feb 01 2011 - 04:42 PM
With Liftopia prices, this mountain is one of the very few for which you get your money's worth...in a good way. The prices are what lift tickets should be, and the mountain is quality.
written Feb 01 2011 - 04:21 PM
Great mountain and conditions, and the snow was very good. Plenty of trails and never gets boring. An upgrade to the lifts would be great
written Feb 01 2011 - 02:25 PM
It was good, a lot of snow, nice blue and blacks dimiond thanks for the cheap tickets look foreword to more tickets
written Feb 01 2011 - 11:39 AM
Bolton was a great re-entry to skiing after a 10 year hiatus. It would be nice if there was a sign directing you to drive a little further to the main lodge.
written Jan 31 2011 - 10:47 AM
Worst Mountain I have ever skied. Worst Customer service. Most boring night life if you stay at the hotel. Never go back!!!
written Jan 29 2011 - 04:40 PM
Biggest Bang for your buck! Nice people, good priced in the pub, decent woods stashes if you don’t mind working for it.
written Jan 25 2011 - 10:27 AM
Loved it...but it was the largest mt. I've been to...going back soon!
written Jan 24 2011 - 02:13 PM
The glades and backcountry skiing at bolton are where it's at!!
written Jan 19 2011 - 08:36 PM
Dropped my daughter off at college and then spent a great day with my husband at Bolton Valley. Even in-3 temperatures, BV is great. The lines were short and the slopes were covered in perfect snow. The view from the top is amazing. I can't wait to go back. Goodbye Stowe, we love Bolton Valley!
written Jan 19 2011 - 07:03 PM
I was surprised at the snow and challenge that Bolton Valley offered. If you're willing to travel off-trail, you'll get a lot in those 1600 vertical feet!
If it wasn't so far and remote I'd go much more.
written Jan 16 2011 - 06:01 PM
Call ahead. Many lifts and trails were closed unfortunately, but looks like a great place if it's all open!! :)
written Jan 11 2011 - 02:07 PM
I really liked Bolton Valley. Unpretentious, nice people, lots of young families around. It was warm and the snow was wet, but we still had a wonderful time.
written Jan 04 2011 - 02:11 PM
minimal snowmaking, very warm conditions. Paid 22.00 each which was a good savings for my family. However, liftopia is a high risk purchase based on weather, etc. Drive to Bolton is far too long coming from Boston, MA areas and south. Drive time from Bolton to Manchester, NH was two hours...
written Jan 03 2011 - 06:20 PM
Favorite blue family-friendly snowboarding run off the main quad: Alta Vista to Swing to Work Road to Wilderness to Crossover and then back to the main quad....
Wish: more and better (NOT FLAT) trails connecting main mountain to the trails serviced by the timberline lift. Cobras is a tough run if icy....
written Jan 01 2011 - 03:56 PM
A good set of mountains for both beginner and expert skiers. Long lines the day before Christmas but none for the 2 days thereafter.
written Dec 30 2010 - 03:50 PM
Small mountain, and does not open enough slopes before Christmas. However, if there when the whole mountain is open, Adam's Solitude is a must try.
written Dec 28 2010 - 04:06 PM
paid 17 on liftopia. 15 at the window. rediculous lines, overcrowded. will never do liftopia or bolton valley again.
written Dec 27 2010 - 09:31 AM
Fun mountain for most any level, friendly atmosphere and fair price. Not very crowded even over "opening weekend." A few flatter spots though which can easily hold up slower boarders.
written Dec 20 2010 - 08:40 PM
Nice place lots of fun to be there.
before buying discount tickets elsewhere be sure to check in with the hotel you are staying at as they may have discounted vouchers too. Liftopia helped with a sure fire cheap price, but our hotel helped supplement days as well with great 20$ off vouchers as well.
written Dec 20 2010 - 03:00 PM
this place was a blast. stayed for cheap on the slope and the full day ticket (wed-sat) is from 830a-8pm! no night ticket needed, very cool. lots of powder was a dream on my burton but the lifts seemed old and slow.
written Dec 20 2010 - 02:31 PM
Great Mountain, good beginner and intermediate trails. Nice jumps/hidden trails for advanced boarders/skiers. Really nice people there. Had a blast!
written Dec 20 2010 - 08:05 AM
Great Backcountry! If you in with the locals you can ride some wicked sick terrain. Hey Bushwacker, i use to have a fantasy football team named the Bolton Valley Bushmen.
written Dec 10 2010 - 01:28 PM
great place stay away!!!!
written Aug 25 2010 - 05:52 PM
