Friday at 4 PM. Your group chat is blowing up about this weekend's ski trip. Someone says Killington. Another votes Stratton. Your coworker swears by Stowe. You've got an Ikon Pass burning a hole in your wallet, two days off, and absolutely no idea which mountain makes sense for a 4-hour drive from the city.

Here's what nobody tells you: pick wrong and you're looking at $200 wasted on a mountain that doesn't match your pass, 6 hours round-trip of extra driving, or worse—standing in 45-minute lift lines with your kids while your friends at a different resort are sending you powder shots.

Vermont has major ski resorts but 8 are within easy reach of NYC and Boston. They're not interchangeable. The differences actually matter when you're burning gas, vacation days, and four figures on a weekend trip.

This guide cuts through the marketing and tells you exactly which mountain makes sense for your pass, your drive time, and who you're skiing with.

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