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Burke Mountain Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 12
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Resort Guide
Burke Mountain is located in East Burke, Vermont, offering 2,000 vertical feet of skiing and riding across 178 acres of varied terrain. The resort is known for its classic New England atmosphere, uncrowded slopes, and a focus on authentic mountain experiences. Signature features include a renowned ski and ride school, glade skiing, and a summit hotel with ski-in/ski-out access. Burke Mountain stands out for its laid-back vibe and strong ties to the local community and the Burke Mountain Academy.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Burke Mountain
Lifts
5
Skiable area
178 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(55 total)
Beginner
6
10% of terrain
Intermediate
24
44% of terrain
Advanced
25
46% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad2
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Tamarack Pub & Grill – Located at the base of Burke Mountain, this welcoming spot is celebrated for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and local Vermont craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 10:01 AM UTC
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 175cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 172cm full-season avg
175cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~185.5 cm. That's 6% above the 5-year average (175 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 8% above the 30-year average (172 cm).
Burke Mountain Season Snowfall
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Burke Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 183cm with an average of 94 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% above this average (206cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 20cm | 11 days | 4cm | 13cm | 7cm |
| December | 37cm | 18 days | 18cm | 32cm | 11cm |
| January | 35cm | 19 days | 35cm | 50cm | 9cm |
| February | 35cm | 17 days | 50cm | 63cm | 10cm |
| March | 34cm | 16 days | 46cm | 62cm | 12cm |
| April | 17cm | 8 days | 17cm | 38cm | 7cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 4cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4722 Feb1cm
- 3625 Feb
- 3423 Feb
March 2026
- 3921 Mar8cm
- 3923 Mar8cm
- 3822 Mar
April 2026
- 218 Apr3cm
- 177 Apr
- 1710 Apr
February scored highest for Burke Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Burke Mountain
- Where is Burke Mountain?
- Burke Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Burke Mountain?
- Burke Mountain runs from a base elevation of 386 m (1,266 ft) to a summit of 996 m (3,268 ft), giving a vertical drop of 610 m (2,001 ft).
- How big is Burke Mountain?
- Burke Mountain has 178 acres (72 hectares) of skiable terrain, 55 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Burke Mountain?
- Burke Mountain is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Burke Mountain?
- Burke Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Burke Mountain get in a typical season?
- Burke Mountain averages 217 inches / 551 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
