Located at 838 Dashney Rd, East Burke, VT, the Dashney Nordic Center includes miles of trails for nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Our trails are made up of forgotten Vermont country roads, rolling farmland and smaller forest lanes. If we do say so ourselves, it’s pretty picturesque.

We have trails groomed for classic and skate skiing through woods and over fields. Loops and terrain is varied and available for skiers of all levels. Check our snow report for updated grooming info.

The Dashney Nordic Center on Mountain Road, about 1 mile on the left before the Burke Sherburne Base Lodge (where we ski/ride alpine).

Glades

Glades are named on the map and are opened and closed by Ski Patrol. Glades may have unmarked hazards.

We want you to explore our glades within the Burke Mountain Resort boundaries but make sure you have:

• Read the glade warning sign at the entrance of the area.
• The required advanced skills.
• Ski-in groups of 3.
• Common sense.
• We Do not recommend entering glades/woods after 3:00 PM. Glades are not routinely swept by Ski Patrol.

Ski Area Boundaries

Skiing outside the ski resort boundary is not allowed. Boundaries are marked on the ski resort trail map and marked with yellow discs on the mountain.  It is your responsibility to know the ski area boundary.

Skiing beyond the resort's ski area boundary will lead you away from the resort.  Failure to ski inbounds may result in the loss of your skiing and riding privileges, get you lost, get you hurt. Follow the rules. 

Uphill Travel

Burke Mountain permits uphill travel during operating hours on select trails.  You may encounter uphill travel on your descent.  Please review the Uphill Policy for more information found on skiBurke.com/uphill.

Use of Drones 

Out of safety concerns for guests, employees, and resort property, as well as concerns for individual privacy, Burke Mountain prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public – including recreational users and hobbyists – without the prior written authorization from Burke Mountain. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within Burke Mountain boundaries. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from Burke Mountain property, as well as drones launched from private property outside of the Resort boundaries. Please contact Cody Sayers This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any aerial drones.

Sledding and/or Tubing

Sledding and/or tubing is not permitted anywhere on Burke Mountain unless it is during a Burke Mountain sanctioned (ticketed) event.  

Dogs

We love dogs. But for everyone’s safety, dogs are not allowed on our slopes nor are they allowed to load the lifts.

Nordic Skiing

Nordic skis are not permitted on lifts or any alpine trails. We have a great Nordic Center for that. Please visit the Dashney Nordic Center for all your Nordic skiing and snowshoeing needs.

Always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability level and stay within it. Help promote skier and rider safety awareness. Observe YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE shown below and share the responsibility for a great outdoor experience.

1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects. 

2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them. 

3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic. 

4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering traffic. 

5. You must prevent runaway equipment. 

6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings. 

7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. 

8. You must know how and be able to load, ride, and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant. 

9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs. 

10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee. 

Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions, and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. If you need help understanding the Code, please ask any ski area employee.

1.Remove and carry packs. Do not use phones, music or games while loading or unloading…and can we interject…cold hands on a chairlift don’t always grip a phone well. Better to keep them in your pocket, friends.

2. Need assistance? Ask the lift attendant for help. Smallest kids should load closest to the attendant.

3. It is okay to miss a chair and wait for the next one

4. When loading, watch for an approaching chair and then sit to the back once seated.

5. Drop something? Let it fall. Any item dropped can be picked up later.  Back to phones while on the lift here…

6. Absolutely no horseplay on the lifts.

7. At Burke Mountain, adult passengers carrying children in their arms, or in any type of pack, may not ride on chairlifts.

1. A small child should not ride a chairlift alone.

2. A small child should sit to the far outside of the chair next to the armrest for added security.

3. A small child not seated next to an armrest should be accompanied by an adult.

4. When riding a fixed grip chairlift with your child (chairlifts that do not automatically slow down while loading and unloading), position them on the side next to the lift operator.

5. If your child uses ski poles they should take the straps off of their wrists and hold them in the hand away from the outside of the chair while loading.

6. Once they are ready they should quickly move from the Wait Here signs to the Load Board. They should remember "Boots on the board".

7. As the chair approaches the load board your child should turn to the outside of the chair, reach back with their free hand, and grab on to the vertical pole. They should remember "Turn, reach, and grab."

8. Your child should hold on to the vertical bar next to them all the way up the chairlift. They should remember to "Hold on".

9. Your child should sit all the way back in the chair with their back touching the back of the chair. They should remember to "Sit all the way back".

10. Your child should sit still until they reach the Unload Here signs. They should remember to "Sit still". Our qualified lift staff can assist with loading small children, guests of any age. Don't hesitate to ask for lift assistance, if needed.

A winch cat is a groomer that is attached to a cable that is in turn attached to a heavy-duty anchor near the top of a slope too steep for normal snow-cats to maneuver. Winch cats can also anchor from a tree or another groomer. The groomer uses the cable to drag itself up and down the slope by unwinding or winding thousands of feet of braided steel cable, this can lay hidden on the snow surface or quickly jump into the air. These can be used on any trail on the mountain.

Friends, the dangers to skiers/riders in proximity of a relatively thin cable attached to a machine weighing more than 12 tons cannot be underestimated. If a skier or rider came into contact with the cable it could result in serious injury or death. Stay away from the winch cats.

Along with NSAA, we promote the use of helmets on the slopes. We urge skiers and riders to wear a helmet. NSAA and Burke Mountain promote wearing a properly fitting helmet while skiing and snowboarding as a primary safety consideration for all skiers and boarders.

Be sure to take a look at the Park Smart Terrain Park Safety Program.

1. START SMALL. Work your way up. Build your skills.
2. MAKE A PLAN. Every feature. Every time.
3. ALWAYS LOOK before you drop.
4. RESPECT the features and others.
5. TAKE IT EASY. Know your limits. Land on your feet.

Practice Park Etiquette: Do not stop on or ride through landings. If you see orange bamboo, boards or skis in front of a jump, the jump is closed so go around the feature. When not using features, stay off to the side of the trail, out of the way. Use features in the manner in which they are intended. Don't jump off the sides of the takeoffs.

Skiing and snowboarding off the groomed runs and in deep powder is one of the most exciting and appealing parts of our sport. However, if you decide to leave the groomed trails you are voluntarily accepting the risk of a deep snow immersion accident. A deep snow, or tree well immersion accident occurs when a skier or rider falls into an area of deep unconsolidated snow and becomes immobilized and suffocates. Deaths resulting from these kinds of accidents are referred to as a SIS hazards or Snow Immersion Suffocation.

Become educated on how to reduce the risk of SIS hazards through your own action and awareness. ALWAYS ski or ride with a partner within viewing distance. The website deepsnowsafety.org is an excellent resource designed to assist all skiers and riders in educating themselves about the risks and prevention of deep snow and tree well immersion accidents.

It’s no joke. Read the information. Stay informed.

Complementing the Responsibility Code and its 7 tenets, #rideanotherday promotes 3 actions every skier and rider can take to help keep themselves and those around safer on the slopes. These three actions are:

1. Be Ready 
Be ready to slow down or avoid objects or other people at any time. Ski and ride in such a way that you are always able to control yourself regardless of conditions and avoid others and objects you may encounter on the run, groomed or otherwise.

2. Stay Alert 
Stay alert to what’s going on around you, especially other skiers and riders. Being aware of those around and changing conditions will help you have a fun and safe day on the hill.

3. Plan Ahead
Ease up at blind spots, check uphill when merging onto trails, and give other skiers plenty of room when passing. Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges or you can't see what's coming next. If you are unfamiliar with a run, take it easy the first time down it and make note of places where you'll want to slow down, such as cat tracks and rollers. Also, give other skiers and riders lots or room, especially if you are passing them. There's plenty of space out there, so there's no need to crowd each other. 

By doing these three things every run, you'll be helping keep the slopes safe and enjoyable, for you and everyone else.

Here at Burke Mountain we follow NSAA sign standards for all of our trails.

You’ve arrived. You’re geared up and have a lift ticket. Now what? Go get a trail map at the base lodge or lift-ticket window. Take a few minutes to check it out. The lifts and the trails are marked on the map. The colored symbols next to the trails are the keys to enjoying your first few days on the slopes. Their shape and color indicate the difficulty of the trail.

Here’s what they mean:

Green Circle: Easier
Blue Square: More Difficult
Black Diamond: Most Difficult
Double-Black Diamond: Most Difficult, use extra caution
Orange Oval: Freestyle Terrain

You’ll find them on trail maps and posted on signs on the mountain. The same trail symbols are used at every resort in the country, but as Albert Einstein must have said, “It’s all relative.” A Green Circle trail at Jackson Hole, Wyo., might be as tough as a Blue Square at Sunlight, Colo. Not a big deal. The trail ratings are consistent within each resort. So all the “Greens” at a ski area will be about the same difficulty, as will the “Blues” and the “Blacks.”

Before you ride a lift during your first few days, make sure you can handle the trails at the top. Some skiers think they can improve by skiing tough terrain when their skills aren’t up to that level, but that’s a good way to get hurt. Instead, take a lesson. Check your trail map and make sure the trail symbols off of that lift fit your ability. If you have any questions or need directions, go talk to a lift attendant or anyone in a resort uniform. “What’s the easiest way down?” “Where’s the closest groomed trail?” “What’s the capital of New Guinea?” They want you to have fun nearly as much as you do.

Unlimited access to Burke and Smugglers' Notch
No blackout dates, no reservations required.

Plus:

• 3 Buddy Tickets at 50% off, valid at either Smuggs or Burke (available for select pass types)
• 2 days at Berkshire East and Catamount, plus 50% off additional days
• 25% off non-holiday lodging at Burke Mountain Hotel and Smugglers' Notch (based on availability)
• 25% off 2-hour group lessons
• 15% off daily rentals
• 10% off retail at Burke

*Prices do not include tax. Buddy Tickets available with Adult (27–69) and Senior (70–79) passes only.

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Your Burke pass just got better. A lot better.

Add Season Pass Protection for $25/per pass to protect yourself from injury/illness.

Unlimited midweek access to both Burke and Smugglers' Notch — Monday through Friday. No Blackout dates.

Plus:

• 2 mid-week days at Berkshire East and Catamount, plus 50% off additional days
• 25% off non-holiday lodging at Burke Mountain Hotel and Smugglers' Notch (based on availability)
• 10% off retail at Burke
• 25% of 2-hour group lessons
• 15% of daily rental

*Prices do not include tax

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Weekdays never looked this good.

A few things to know: Valid Monday–Friday. Cannot be combined with other ticket deals or promotions. Senior+ (80+) and Child (5 & under) passes are free. 

Add Season Pass Protection for $25/per pass to protect yourself from injury/illness.

Full mountain access at Burke for local students. Available to grade school and high school students attending school in Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex Counties (VT) or Coos and Grafton Counties (NH).

Burke only · Proof of residency and enrollment required at pick-up

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Season Pass Protection protects you, the individual passholder, from sickness or injury during the current season (2026/2027) that would prevent you from skiing or riding. A doctor’s note must be provided stating that due to injury/illness, the passholder is unable to ski or ride for the remainder of the winter season. Upon receipt of the doctor’s note your credit forward (no refunds) will be applied as follows:

If injury/illness happens:

Before January 31st, 2027
Full credit of the purchase price of your season pass towards next year’s season pass purchase.

Before February 28th, 2027
2/3 credit of the purchase price of your season pass towards next year’s season pass purchase.

Before March 31st, 2027
1/3 credit of the purchase price of your season pass towards next year’s season pass purchase.

Come to the Sherburne Base Lodge ticket window to have your Season Pass printed during business hours. Open 8:00-4:30, 7 days a week after opening day. All season passholders will need an updated profile picture for the 2026/2027 season. To speed up the process, click below to create a profile and upload a photo.

From long summer nights to snowy winter days, there’s always something happening at Burke.