Okemo Resort isn’t just for skiers - it’s a playground for families looking to mix adventure with memory-making. Vermonters embrace our snowy season, and as you'll see, there are plenty of ways to get out and have some fun. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, Okemo makes winter feel like magic. There's no better place to enjoy the winter than the Okemo Mountain area.
Ice Skating at Okemo's Covered Rink
Few things feel more wintery than ice skating. Okemo’s covered rink at Jackson Gore offers a charming spot to lace up and glide. Skate rentals will be available and an ice resurfacing machine will keep the skating surface smooth and in top condition throughout the season. The connected building features skate rentals and a warming area with a gas-fueled fireplace. The rink is open to all ages.
Guests are sure to love Okemo's new regulation-sized hockey rink and recreational ice skating pavilion.
Location and Features
- Location: Jackson Gore
- Features: Covered rink, skate rentals, warming area with gas-fueled fireplace
- Accessibility: Open to all ages
Jackson Gore is the heart of family activities at Okemo. During peak weekends and holidays, you’ll often find extra programming - think crafts, games, and live music. Beyond the ice rink, you’ll find indoor spaces to warm up, grab a bite, or just relax.
Please note: You must provide your own skates and sleds. The rink is open mid-December to the end of March, weather permitting.
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Other Winter Activities at Okemo
Planning a winter trip with the whole crew? Okemo Resort isn’t just for skiers - it’s a playground for families looking to mix adventure with memory-making. Let’s start with a fan favorite: the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster.
Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster
This alpine coaster winds through the woods at Jackson Gore, offering a thrilling ride with stunning views. It’s open year-round, but there’s something magical about riding it with snow-covered trees all around. Kids love it. Parents love it.
Snow Tubing
Looking for something that’s pure joy? Snow tubing at Okemo is a must. Located at Jackson Gore, the tubing hill is groomed and safe, with lanes that keep things organized and fun. This slopeside tubing park makes a perfect après ski activity for the whole family!
The 4-lane tubing park is located just off the magic carpet in the courtyard at Jackson Gore. Tubes are available for rent by the hour. Please note that children must be at least 42" to ride and you must sign a waiver to participate (children under 18 must have a parental signature). You can purchase tickets and see full rules at the Learning Center desk at Jackson Gore.
Kids Night Out!
The night includes movies, pizza and tons of fun activities. Kids Night Out X takes that care to a new level, with even more age appropriate activities both indoors and out - including swimming, skating and more!
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Reservations are required for all Kids' Night Out programs so please call 802-228-1600.
Moonlit Snowshoe Tours
Join us for a snowshoe tour in the woods surrounding the Jackson Gore Inn. Tours will last up to an hour on the snow, across fields and past historic sites.
Please be advised, this tour requires walking in snow and is for those looking for a little adventure. Moonlight Snowshoe tours may not be suitable for small children and can be strenuous. Check out Okemo's Event Calendar for upcoming dates at okemo.com/events.
Call reservations for more information at (802) 228-1600 to reserve your spot. Reservations are required for this activity.
The Firepit & Snow Fun Playground
Unlatch those boots and relax fireside under the stars with family and friends. This slopeside gathering spot in the Jackson Gore Courtyard is a great place to exchange stories of the day, meet new friends, and unwind with drinks.
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It's also a fun spot to sit back and watch the groomers bring the mountain to life, busily preparing the hill for another great day!
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display
Watch the torchlight parade of Okemo employees ski/snowboard down the mountain followed by a spectacular fireworks display several times a year. Check out Okemo's Event Calendar for upcoming dates at okemo.com/events.
Call Okemo at 888-78-OKEMO.
Okemo Family New Years Eve
The Annual Family New Year's Eve Celebration at Okemo is always a huge success. Activities include skating, snowshoeing, bingo and trivia, horse and wagon rides, cookie decorating and more!
All activities end with a fantastic fireworks display best viewed from the Jackson Gore Courtyard!
Sleigh Rides
Taylor Farm - Londonderry VT Jon Wright and family invite you to join us for a taste of the past. Our two sleighs accommodate up to 10 people each.
They are box-style sleighs on runners pulled by Belgian draft horses. Blankets are provided on every ride. Sleigh rides are offered on the hour during the weekends and last approximately 45 minutes including a fireside stop in the woods with beautiful views of the various ski mountains.