Okemo Resort in Ludlow, Vermont

Painted in 2014

If you haven’t heard of Okemo, you need to get out more. Located in South-central Vermont, Okemo is just two hours from Boston, and as such is a hub for skiing on the East Coast. Luckily, Okemo has the stats to match its easily accessible location. With 2,200 vertical feet of skiable terrain and thirteen chairlifts, Okemo has everything skiers of every ability level need. Part of the magic of skiing Okemo is that the mountain is naturally divided into distinct zones, each with its own terrain and personality. That means working your way around the mountain feels more like exploration than just skiing similar groomers all day. Because Okemo is centrally located with several notable towns nearby, it’s a great base camp area to spend a vacation both skiing and exploring the surrounding attractions.