While winter in New England is always sure to be long, frigid and full of snow, for skiers, there is no better time of year.

Vermont is full of ski resorts. However, between lift tickets, outerwear and equipment rentals, the cost of the sport adds up quickly over the winter season. Looking for a place to ski that won’t break the bank?

Here are five places in Vermont where you can ski for under $100 this winter.

Burke Mountain Resort

Tucked away in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Burke Mountain Resort offers three lifts and 53 trails across 178 acres of skiable land. The resort also offers rentals, lessons, children’s programs and lodging at the Burke Mountain Hotel, where every room has a mountain view.

Burke Mountain day tickets cost between $89-99 per person, depending on the day. Discounted tickets are offered for half-days, college students and local residents. The resort is located at 2559 Mountain Road in East Burke.

Saskadena Six

Saskadena Six, the oldest ski resort in all of Vermont, has a total of 28 trails and two lifts, operating with a commitment to human connection and sustainability.

Lift tickets start at $75 for adults and $60 for children and seniors on weekdays, or $89-109 for adults and $70-95 for children and seniors on weekends. Tickets during holidays and peak periods are more expensive. Those who want to spend multiple days at Saskadena can stay overnight at Woodstock Inn & Resort, the owner and operator of the ski area. Bookings for the luxury Green Mountains hotel can be made online.

The slopes at Saskadena Six are open for the winter from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Saskadena is located at 247 Stage Road in South Pomfret.

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Cochran’s Ski Area

This family-friendly ski area in Richmond offers skiing, snowboarding, lessons and race training for as low as $5. Weekday tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for children, while weekend tickets cost $19 for adults and $14 for children. Those above age 72 and under age 5 always enter for free, and discounted admission is offered on Friday nights for just $5 a person.

Cochran Ski Area is open from 3-7:15 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 3-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Located at 910 Cochran Road in Richmond.

Pico Mountain Ski Resort

Up in the Green Mountains in Killington, Pico Mountain Ski Resort has 58 trails over more than 19 miles of land, as well as lessons, rentals, a fitness center, a sports shop and three onsite dining options.

Depending on the specific day, Pico Mountain lift tickets cost between $49-62 for children or $61-84 for adults on weekdays, rising to $64-89 for children or $83-116 for adults on weekends. The slopes are typically open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday, with additional hours on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the winter.

Pico Mountain Ski Resort is located at 73 Alpine Dr. in Mendon.

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Middlebury Snowbowl

Middlebury Snowbowl, the official training ground for Middlebury College’s ski teams, opens 28 trails and four lifts to the general public.

Non-peak tickets cost $63 for adults, $53 for seniors over 53 and juniors ages 6-18, $30 for Middlebury College students or $35 for military members. On peak days, tickets rise to $73 for adults or $63 for seniors and juniors. Half-day and night tickets are also available at a discounted price, and all tickets are $5 cheaper when purchased online.

The Snowbowl is open at 6886 Rte. 125 in Hancock from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Howard Center is closing its Safe Recovery program on Clarke Street in Burlington at the end of June, its CEO, Sandra McGuire, notified state and local officials Thursday evening.

The more than 20-year-old program offers a suite of free and anonymous services to people with substance use disorder, including a needle exchange program, overdose prevention kits and infectious disease testing. The low-barrier facility also provides on-demand medications for opioid use disorder, counseling and care management.

Neighbors have long complained about the program, which is located in a residential area. Earlier this month, Clarke Street residents sued to try to force its relocation, according to WCAX. In a letter to lawmakers, McGuire made no mention of the legal challenge, instead citing a “need to steward our limited resources” for the service provider’s decision.

McGuire declined an interview request Friday, but wrote in her letter that the center was committed to “ensuring access to these services and a responsible transition for the people who rely on them.”

“We have been in ongoing conversation with our state partners for several months to support continuity of services for the community as the State identifies its next provider, and we are committed to that smooth transition,” she added.

It’s not clear at this point who that next provider will be, although a handful of nonprofits provide similar services on behalf of the state.

“The Health Department will continue working internally and with community-based service providers to ensure the community served by Howard Center Safe Recovery has uninterrupted access to the programs on which they rely,” Kyle Casteel, a spokesperson for the Vermont Health Department, said in an email.

A spokesperson for Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak did not respond to requests for comment.

Six business school students at the University of Vermont are starting full-time, paid roles this month as part of a new undergraduate co-op program, according to a community announcement.

The announcement from UVM’s Grossman business school explains that the program aims to add immersive, career-building learning experiences to students’ classroom studies. It is backed by $15 million from the Grossman Family Foundation.

Students in the program work full time for four to six months in roles aligned with their academic focus. Afterward, the goal is for them to complete their degrees with real-world skills and insights.

Unlike traditional internships, which typically last 8-12 weeks, co-op positions are longer-term, full-time and paid. The arrangement is meant to allow student to take on deeper responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to projects while employers evaluate talent, build pipelines and reduce recruitment costs.

UVM cited a figure from the National Association of Colleges and Employers that said 98.3% of surveyed employers hire co-op students for full-time roles.

The first cohort at UVM includes Grace Berry at Wayfair; Jordan Dawley at Beta Technologies; Domenic Denapoli at Gallagher Flynn & Company LLP; Lillian Girod and Zachary Neuman at National Life Group; and Michael Stockbridge at engageCFO.

“It’s a unique opportunity to step outside the typical classroom and build hands-on skills in the real world,” Neuman said in the announcement. “Being able to apply what I’ve learned in courses thus far to a longer-term, structured role was a significant draw. It’s an opportunity to fully immerse myself in a real professional environment in a way that a typical 10-week internship may not.”

Craig Ross, founder and CEO of engageCFO, praised the program.

“Students build skills, confidence and lasting relationships ― whether it’s mastering debits and credits, developing financial models or sharpening Excel expertise,” Ross said.

To date, the Grossman School of Business has conducted more than 130 employer conversations to cultivate relationships nationally and locally, align roles with curriculum and expand networks across major cities.

The new effort is the first undergraduate business co-op program in Vermont and joins a small but growing group of U.S. institutions offering structured, full-time career experiences while earning a degree. according to UVM. Nationally, about 60 colleges and universities have formal co-op programs, most concentrated in STEM fields.

The program runs two cycles annually: January-June and July-December. Employers interested in hosting co-op students can learn more at uvm.edu/business/grossman-co-op. Students can join a hybrid info session by viewing dates and times online.

This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@usatodayco.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.