Just minutes from Valley View Villa in West Dover, Vermont, sits one of the most legendary snowboarding destinations in the Northeast: Carinthia Parks at Mount Snow. This freestyle playground has earned a reputation as the largest and most advanced terrain park network on the East Coast, offering riders of all levels a place to play, progress, and push their limits.
Whether you’re learning your first 180 or throwing corks in the halfpipe, Carinthia’s 100-acre terrain area is built to deliver pure snowboarding fun.
What Makes Carinthia So Special
Unlike most ski resorts where parks are just one section of the mountain, Carinthia is an entire mountain face dedicated to freestyle. Every trail in the area is designed for terrain park features — jumps, rails, boxes, hips, pipes, and jibs — with something for everyone from groms to pros.
Fast Facts:
- 🎿 100 acres of dedicated freestyle terrain
- 🏂 8 terrain parks + Superpipe
- 🚠 Carinthia Express lift for quick laps
- 💡 100% snowmaking coverage
- ❄️ Home to major events like Carinthia Open and Red Bull All Snow
You can watch the action unfold right from the Carinthia Base Lodge, where huge windows and outdoor decks make for the perfect après-snowboarding scene.
The Parks: From Beginner to Pro
Carinthia’s layout flows naturally from easy to expert, so riders can build skills confidently throughout the day.
Grommet Park – For Beginners
A perfect starting point for kids and newcomers. Wide, gentle slopes with small boxes, rollers, and low rails help riders build confidence.
Try this: Practice ollies, presses, and sliding your first box.
Nitro – Intermediate Playground
The next step up. Nitro offers medium-sized jumps and creative features that encourage progression. It’s ideal for riders starting to experiment with flow and combos.
Pro tip: Link up lines from the Carinthia Express chair for maximum laps.
Junkyard – Classic Park Vibes
One of Mount Snow’s original parks, Junkyard blends old-school style with new-school features. Expect medium rails, hips, and jibs galore.
Local favorite: The rail garden — fun, flowy, and always evolving.
Inferno – The Pro Zone
Home to Mount Snow’s biggest jumps and the best riders in the East, Inferno is serious business. Expect massive kickers, technical rail setups, and pro-level features.
Only for advanced riders. If you’re not comfortable clearing 40–60-foot jumps, it’s best to admire from the sidelines (and take photos — it’s epic).
Superpipe – The East’s Only 18-Foot Halfpipe
Carinthia’s Superpipe is the real deal — 18 feet tall and nearly 600 feet long. Shaped to perfection and maintained daily, it’s hosted numerous competitions and training sessions for pro riders.
Fun fact: It’s one of the only full-size halfpipes consistently open on the East Coast.
Not Just for Pros
Carinthia’s energy is contagious, but it’s not just about huge tricks. Beginners and families can still enjoy the atmosphere — even watching from the base is exciting.
- Carinthia Base Lodge offers rentals, gear shops, coffee, and casual dining.
- Terrain-based learning means progression at every level, with small, forgiving features for practice.
- Music, events, and photo ops make it one of the most vibrant scenes on the mountain.
Tips for an Epic Day at Carinthia
- Warm up on Grommet or Nitro before heading to the larger parks.
- Check the daily park report at mountsnow.com for open parks and new builds.
- Stay hydrated and stretch — park laps are demanding on the legs.
- Ride early or late for smooth landings and fewer crowds.
- Bring your camera! The views and tricks are Instagram gold.
Après-Snowboard: Chill and Refuel
When you’re done riding, walk right into Carinthia Base Lodge for food and drinks — it’s got a lively, youthful vibe with music, big windows overlooking the park, and local brews on tap.
If you’re staying nearby at Valley View Villa, unwind in the outdoor hot tub, fire up the BBQ grill, or play a round of pool in the game room before calling it a night.
Plan Your Visit
- Location: Carinthia Base Area, Mount Snow, West Dover, VT
- Distance from Valley View Villa: 5–10 minutes
- Lift Access: Carinthia Express & Nitro Express
- Tickets: Included with any Mount Snow lift ticket or Epic Pass
🎿 Interactive Park Map:
https://www.mountsnow.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/trail-map.aspx
The Freestyle Spirit of Vermont
Carinthia Parks represents the soul of East Coast snowboarding — creative, gritty, and endlessly fun. Whether you’re dropping into Inferno, spinning laps on Nitro, or cheering from the lodge, there’s nothing quite like the vibe here.
And with Valley View Villa just down the road, you’ll have the best of both worlds — adrenaline by day and comfort by night.
