Pico Mountain
73 Alpine Dr,
Mendon
, VT
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Last Updated: 5/21/2013 7:46 PM
Pico Mountain Lift Ticket and Ski Pass Deals
Pico Mountain Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics
- 10 Beginner
- 24 Intermediate
- 14 Advanced
- 2 Expert
Pico is one of Vermont's largest mountains. How big? It has more vertical drop than 80% of the downhill ski areas in New England. Those 1,967 feet are spread over 50 trails and 214 skiable acres, with lots of choices for all abilities.
One of Pico's most enjoyable attributes is that it is undeniably a big mountain, but with a small ... ski area's personal touch. There are mogul trails, glades and groomed steeps, but all the trails lead back to the same base area.
The Pike, Pico's longest trail, begins at the summit and terminates right outside the base lodge. From the summit, skiers and riders can try 49er or the winding and narrow black diamonds Summit Glades, Upper KA, and Sunset 71. If you’re up to it, take a shot at the mountain's steepest, most difficult trail, Giant Killer – it’s called that for a reason. Pico also has two tree skiing areas - Birch Woods and Doozie.
First-time skiers and snowboarders can board an easy-to-use chairlift, new rope tow and two gentle learning trails at the Bonanza area. Cruisers can enjoy run after run on the groomed green circle and blue square trails off the Golden Express Quad. Powder hounds will delight in fresh tracks days after a snowstorm if they can find their way into the Birch or Summit Glades.
Pico Mountain offers the friendly intimacy of classic Vermont skiing with uncrowded slopes, long runs and diverse terrain, plus a central base village and lodge complete with a roaring fire in a stone fireplace. However, Pico offers big-time skiing and snowboarding with a 1,967-foot vertical and 50 trails, seven lifts (including two high-speed quads), timed racing arenas, a terrain park and 75% snowmaking coverage. Read more
One of Pico's most enjoyable attributes is that it is undeniably a big mountain, but with a small ... ski area's personal touch. There are mogul trails, glades and groomed steeps, but all the trails lead back to the same base area.
The Pike, Pico's longest trail, begins at the summit and terminates right outside the base lodge. From the summit, skiers and riders can try 49er or the winding and narrow black diamonds Summit Glades, Upper KA, and Sunset 71. If you’re up to it, take a shot at the mountain's steepest, most difficult trail, Giant Killer – it’s called that for a reason. Pico also has two tree skiing areas - Birch Woods and Doozie.
First-time skiers and snowboarders can board an easy-to-use chairlift, new rope tow and two gentle learning trails at the Bonanza area. Cruisers can enjoy run after run on the groomed green circle and blue square trails off the Golden Express Quad. Powder hounds will delight in fresh tracks days after a snowstorm if they can find their way into the Birch or Summit Glades.
Pico Mountain offers the friendly intimacy of classic Vermont skiing with uncrowded slopes, long runs and diverse terrain, plus a central base village and lodge complete with a roaring fire in a stone fireplace. However, Pico offers big-time skiing and snowboarding with a 1,967-foot vertical and 50 trails, seven lifts (including two high-speed quads), timed racing arenas, a terrain park and 75% snowmaking coverage. Read more
Pico Mountain Amenities
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Night Skiing
Night Skiing
Night skiing available; an extra charge may apply. -
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
Ski area offers at least one terrain park. -
Half Pipe
Half Pipe
Ski area offers a half pipe. -
Cat Skiing
Cat Skiing
Cat skiing is available at this resort; may entail an add'l cost -
Snow Making
Snow Making
Ski area offers snow making for additional coverage. -
Daycare Available
Daycare Available
Guests have access to daycare services; an additional charge may apply. -
Slopeside Dining
Slopeside Dining
Resort offers at least one restaurant on the slopes; hours may vary. -
Slopeside Lodging
Slopeside Lodging
This resort has slopeside lodging available; it may or may not be ski in/ski out. -
Tubing
Tubing
This resort offers tubing activities; additional charges may apply -
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi Access
This resort is equipped with internet access; additional charges may apply
Pico Mountain Operations
Status
Closed
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 7
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 50
Weekend Hours
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Pico Mountain Snow Report & Ski Conditions
Base Elevation
2,000 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
1,967 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
3,967 ft
Pico Mountain Ski Pictures and Photos
Pico Mountain Logo
Pico Mountain Trail Map
Pico Mountain Reviews & Tips (17)
My wife and I skied Pico on March 14, a Thursday, Ladies Day.
I got a great deal on Liftopia for 36$ and my wife got a deal of 19.37 for
Ladies Day!
It is Pico's 75th year!! We skied there on their 50th as well.
Mountain still the same. Very friendly with lots of charm in the lodge,
and we lucked out with 2" of fresh new powder.
Only 24 trails open due to the Tuesday Rain all day event - which hit all the mountains to the same extreme.
Great mountain to visit and super views in all directions.
Very few people, so no lift lines, just lots of FUN!
Fun is GOOD! Will go again - maybe get a season pass.
Pico Mountain review written Mar 16 2013 - 02:35 PM
We went after a recommendation from our hotel. Our last trip had been to Killington and I have to say I enjoyed Pico a lot more. You can't compare the size of Killington but atmosphere here can't be beat. We went on a Thursaday and I bought my ticket on the mountain for $20 because of Ladies Thursdays but we bought my husbands ticket on Liftopia. The conditions were wonderful and during lunch we sat in front of the fire at the lodge. There was no wait at the lifts and runs on top of the mountain were so much fun. I'm an intermediate rider so I came down on The Fourty Niner trail it had enough terrain to be fun, well covered and definitely long enough.
Pico Mountain review written Mar 10 2013 - 10:42 AM
Great mountain make sure you hit the quad next to the lodge to the right and head down fools gold then take the summitt chair Upper KA is an awesome run ! We went last weekend and it was amazing highly recomend this mountain
Pico Mountain review written Mar 05 2013 - 02:15 PM
This is my second season skiing and highly recommend Pico for those looking to sharpen their skills. I took a 2hr private lesson with Tara and she took me from nervous to natural! An excellent teacher and incredibly accessible terrain made for a great day. It was sunny and not too cold, fresh powder, very little ice. We skied from 10 til the lifts closed at 4 and even though it was a Saturday never waited longer than a few minutes to hop on. The next day at Killington was also great, but the low price and low crowd makes Pico my preferred spot!
Pico Mountain review written Mar 04 2013 - 02:32 PM
my wife and I went to Pico on the 27th of January. This was our first experience there and we are happy to report it was great! The mountain had just experienced a meltdown the previous week ,but they did an excellent job to recover. The open trails were in great condition.The Summit express Quad offered a gret ski experience. The day was a little cold and very sunny. This made for great snow( the squeaky type)We drive for hours all over New England to ski and I would definetely recomend Pico for anyone.Accomodations were great and ther lift tickets( price) are wonderful as well. We are going back and look forward to that summit view
Pico Mountain review written Feb 25 2013 - 02:56 PM
It was cheaper to buy Adult tickets for our children on Liftopia than it was to buy their tickets at the mountain. When I called Pico to see if it was okay for our children to have adult tickets, they couldn't have been nicer. They were shocked at the deal we got on Liftopia, and were happy for us to take advantage of it. We skied three fantastic days at Pico. It is definitely a family mountain, so one cannot expect the expert trails found next door at Killington, but there is plenty to keep everyone happy. The atmosphere is always friendly and accommodating. It hasn't changed in thirty years. We all had a great time.
Pico Mountain review written Feb 24 2013 - 09:54 AM
fun time.. cold.. faces north.. cold wind from north..
My 12 year son really liked the terrain park and "popped some jams".. what ever that means.. they do need Terrain Park awareness training as there were a bunch of knuckleheads hitting jumps at the same time..
Pico Mountain review written Feb 19 2013 - 02:13 PM
The deal we got on Liftopia was AWESOME. We lucked out and came on a day that it snowed from bell to bell. There was no crowd and the skiing was fantastic. Although there wasn't a lot of extremely challenging runs, we had a blast! Upper KA is now my favorite trail. It is a true East Coast narrow run that snaked back and forth. We also enjoyed the tree run and gladed runs we took.
Pico Mountain review written Jan 30 2013 - 03:36 PM
This was only my second time skiing and the first time having a lesson. My instructor's name was Keith and he was the best!! Very knowledgeable and patient. Lets just say I was nervous on the Bunny hill on the first day and by the next day I went to the top of the mountain and was able to ski intermediate and advanced trails with the rest of my group. Such a good experience! The snow was not icy and the trails were well taken care of. NOT CROWDED at all! Which is nice for a beginner who feels like they are a road block at times. Definitely will return!
Pico Mountain review written Jan 27 2013 - 05:56 PM
I got my tickets from Liftpoia.com to go snowboarding for the first time in something like 5 years. I had a blast a Pico on some of the easier trails. There was still loose snow at the end of the day and this was by far the best deal I could find having looked at a bunch of other mountains around the area.
Pico Mountain review written Jan 08 2013 - 05:02 AM
I can't pick that I am both a skier and a snowboarder, but I am and we have an equal number of each in our family. I happened to be snowboarding at Pico the other day. Our family loves it because the lodge with it's 3 floors of fireplaces is awesome...the crowds are not big here and you will not stand around glaring at the seated people like you do at the lodge of Killington, waiting for someone to go so you can sit down! We always find a seat at lunch and never wait in a food line. We have a lovely time whenever we visit Pico. It's small, but plenty big on fun.
Pico Mountain review written Jan 07 2013 - 02:40 PM
I went up on New Years and considered my $34 ticket an absolute steal! The riding was comparable to any of the big mountains nearby, including Okemo, which is a favorite of mine. With the variety of a big mountain and the small-mountain charm of no lift lines and friendly employees, it was an absolutely wonderful day. Last winter was rough for most of New England, but Pico should not be overlooked for a great day on the slopes, especially considering its ability to push around and beautifully groom the natural snow they had recently received. It was a great day with plenty of powder to surf, moguls to carve, and bumps to jump; I also really liked how the intermediate terrain was enjoyable for me as an adrenaline junkie but also manageable enough for newer riders to have fun. It was certainly worth the price of the ticket and I'll surely be back!
Pico Mountain review written Jan 06 2013 - 08:53 PM
Pico has always been a favorite, but weather and snow conditions were severe when I went there on 29 Jan. A blizzard moved in, the lift lines emptied and the lodge filled up. No one could help that, but I had hoped for better grooming on the slopes while I did get a chance to ski. 2 lift tickets basically swirling down the hopper.
Pico Mountain review written Dec 31 2012 - 03:28 PM
Well, it is becoming another Killington-no longer focused on the Locals.
Pico and stopped the following discounts for Vermonters:
1. Academic Excellence program which allowed a free season pass for Vermont students and now charges $75.00 for all Vermont Students-still a great deal, but negates the kids who study hard and takes away the free pass.
2. Season pass discount for the parents of the students who achieve academic excellence.
3. Free trial group lesson and rental for the students who have a pass and wanted to try skiing/snowboarding for the first time-many students loved skiing/boarding after this opportunity.
4. Discount day pass on Sunday for friends/family of season pass holders-now limited to immediate families and only after 12:30
Unfortuneately, Pico has become a small Killington without the mountain and is not open all winter long like Killington
Pico Mountain review written Oct 09 2012 - 08:49 AM
The company that owns Pico has decided not to expend funds to cover the mountain in snow. They blew snow earlier in the year but, unlike other area mountains, have stopped the guns. Only a few backbone runs are open, and everyone was on those runs.Skied off after 11AM. I won't be back. Sad, because I hear it is a great local mountain when open close to 100%. Apparently the owners want to get folks over to Killington. Their tactic will work.
Pico Mountain review written Feb 17 2012 - 03:51 AM
The mountain isn't terribly worth it unless all or nearly all trails are open. It's too small and dealing with 3 icy runs just isn't that great. Then again, the skiing has been nothing but lousy this entire winter. If the mountain is largely open and not icy, it is a good deal. There are many varied, interesting runs to you keep you busy for a day. I'll be back when the snow cover is actually decent, which may not happen this winter.
Pico Mountain review written Feb 06 2012 - 02:31 PM
Even if there aren't any deals to be found for Pico here on Liftopia, this mountain is a haven for locals. Throughout the whole season, all non-holiday Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are "Vermont/New Hampshire Days" at Pico. Present a VT or NH drivers license or voter registration and get a $29 ticket. Best deal in the state, as far as I'm concerned. If only other mountains in VT would follow their lead. Pico's terrain is varied and excellent, and while not my absolute favorite ski area, it's entirely worth hitting up a few times a year.
Pico Mountain review written Nov 29 2010 - 10:00 AM