Access is gained via two triple chairlifts and one double chair, and about 35 percent of the open terrain has snowmaking coverage. The Middlebury College Snow Bowl is conveniently located on the newly rebuilt Route 125 midway between Route 7 to the west and Route 100 to the east. The Snow Bowl offers skiing and snowboarding to all ability levels in a friendly, family atmosphere. Although owned and
operated by Middlebury College and home to the nationally competitive Panther ski team, the Bowl is open on a daily basis [except Christmas day] to the general public. One hundred twenty acres of open terrain that’s varied and exciting are available with trails and glades appealing to all abilities. Access is gained via on double chairlift and two triple chairs, and about 45 percent of the trail acreage has snowmaking coverage. With 17 trails (one of which is a dedicated ski school trail), six designated glades, and a large climbing area, the Snow Bowl offers uncrowded skiing and riding to all abilities at an affordable price. Throw in state-of-the-art grooming, a full-service rental shop, professionally staffed ski school, renowned racing program, one of the nation’s only Collegiate ski patrols, and excellent and inexpensive food, you can see why so many people call the Bowl “their” ski area. When you ski or ride the Bowl this season you’ll once again be going green because the Snow Bowl will be offsetting its total carbon footprint, including that associated with customer travel! Also the Bowl’s snowmaking pumps and pump motors have been upgraded in the off season for more efficient and energy saving operation. The Carroll and Jane Rikert Ski Touring Center, also owned and operated by Middlebury College, offers cross country skiing and snowshoeing just 2 miles west on Route 125 at the Breadloaf campus.
