On December 6, 2023

Pico opens Saturday

Pico Mountain will kick off the 2023/24 winter season at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 with a bonus weekend. The resort will operate Saturday and Sunday and then reopen on Friday, Dec.15 for the regular Thursday-Monday schedule.   

“We are excited to welcome back skiers and riders to Pico Mountain early this year!” said Rich McCoy, director of operations at Pico Mountain. “This is actually a week ahead of schedule thanks to the cool November weather and our increased snowmaking capacity, and we are thrilled to offer more terrain than usual.” 

A newly rebuilt pump house and the addition of 25 new high-efficiency HKD snow guns, Pico Mountain was able to, on average, convert 62% more water into snow than in previous years, according to a resort news release. Pico Mountain also received its first diesel-electric drive groomer, which will enable the grooming of steeper terrain regularly and with 20% fewer emissions and fuel consumption. 

The resort plans to run the Golden Express Quad and Summit Quad opening weekend. Uphill Travel will also open at this time.  

Tickets and rentals are available opening day, but lessons will start on Friday, Dec. 15. The cafeteria will be open with limited services, the Last Run Lounge will open for the season on Friday, Dec. 15. 

Bring food donations Dec. 15-17

Pico Mountain will be collecting donations for BROC so guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate Friday, Dec.15 through Sunday, Dec. 17. Pico Mountain will match all donations to make sure our neighbors don’t go hungry this holiday season. Food donations will be accepted at the old ticketing office, on the left side while walking towards the mountain.  

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: Picomountain.com (all tickets must be purchased online). Vermont students in grades K-12 can enjoy Pico Mountain all season long for just $134.

Pico Mountain lift hours are 9 a.m. to 4  p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during weekends and on peak days.

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