Athletics

Vermont Academy Mount Snow

Imagine the best of both worlds—more than an independent school and more than a snowsports academy.

Vermont Academy at Mount Snow offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes to cultivate their passion for on-snow sports while maintaining a consistent college preparatory program. Athletes can elect to train four sessions per week at Mount Snow or board at the Matterhorn campus for a more immersive experience. Our teachers and coaches work collaboratively to support goal-driven student-athletes while instilling confidence, perseverance, and independence. This exceptional combination of elite coaching and strong academic programming sets our students on the path to athletic and academic success—without sacrificing one for the other. For a full snowsports academy experience, we act as a winter boarding school which allows our student athletes to stay in dorms near the slopes so they can hone their skills while maintaining their studies in a one-on-one tutoring environment. Our winter sports boarding school is equipped for intensive full-day training sessions to unlock the true potential of our student athletes.

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  • Vermont Academy Goes All In on Winter Sports!

    As Vermont Academy approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026, the school is making a bold statement: winter sports are at the heart of its future. This commitment is embodied in Vermont Academy Mount Snow (VAMS)—our innovative mountain sports program that redefines what it means to be a student-athlete.
    Three years ago, Vermont Academy made a strategic move by acquiring Mount Snow Academy (MSA). This acquisition was more than a purchase—it was a rejuvenation of VA’s historic philosophy of “love of the land”, connecting academic excellence with outdoor adventure. Today, that vision has evolved into VAMS—a comprehensive, flexible, and elite training program for U12 to post-graduate alpine athletes.
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Academics

Our academic instructors at VA at Mount Snow are experienced career teachers, not just tutors. Student athletes are carefully matched with an educator for each subject and the instructor works closely with VA’s or the sending school’s curriculum to ensure a seamless re-entry in the spring. Our 1:1 system allows a student’s strengths to be enhanced, support for subject areas in need of improvement, and a beneficial effect on a student’s self esteem through immediate and positive reinforcement. VA at Mount Snow teachers also utilize Vermont Academy’s MAPS® (My Action Plan for Success) program which helps students understand how they work and learn best, how to identify and build on their strengths, and how to develop personal strategies for reaching academic, athletic, and community goals.

Contact and Location

Contact Us!
Should you have questions about any program or aspect of Vermont Academy at Mount Snow, please feel free to contact us.

Ben Gardner
Director of Vermont Academy Mount Snow
bgardner@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.365.VAMS (8267)

Dave Hodgson
Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement
dhodgson@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6255

Location:
248 Route 100
West Dover, VT 05356
802.365.VAMS (8267)

Walter '27 Talks About His VAMS Experience

Meet the VAMS Directors

    • Ben Gardner

      Director of Vermont Academy at Mount Snow

    • Peter Stokloza

      Alpine Program Director / Head Alpine Coach

    • Nick Falbo

      Snowboard Program Director / Head Snowboard Coach

    • Sam Marino

      Freeski Program Director / Head Freeski Coach

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10 Long Walk, PO Box 500
Saxtons River, VT 05154
802-869-6200
Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.