Snow has two positive uses: it can be used to build snow-jurors when neighbors don't show up to serve in a non-binding apartment court, and you can ski on it. Glide down this versatile substance with today’s Groupon from Burke Mountain in East Burke, Vermont. Kids 5 years old and under ski for free. Choose from the following two options:

• For $40, you get a full-day lift ticket (up to a $66 value).
• For $28, you get a half-day lift ticket (up to a $52 value).

Burke Mountain is a snowy sanctuary for ski and snowboard enthusiasts, packed with 45 trails and glades on 250 acres of terrain. The winding trails include 25% novice, 45% intermediate, and 30% expert runs to accommodate all skiers, boarders, and bottom sliders. For freestyling family members, Burke Mountain also offers four terrain parks. To refuel after a day on the slopes, visitors can dine at the Tamarack Grill, situated at the base of the mountain. Burke Mountain boasts 217 inches of snowfall annually, and has snowmaking capabilities for disappointing dry spells and reducing sentient snowmen armies into skiable snowdrifts. The powder generally starts to pile up between mid-December and early April, and the lifts are open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half-day passes can be used from 12:30 to 4 p.m. daily or 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Reviews

Burke Mountain receives a four-star average from OnTheSnow.com reviewers and Epinions users:

• We had a great week between christmas and new year, hired a house next to the meadows so could ski right from the door. Lessons were relaxed and fun for the beginners in our party and the lower slopes were challenging enough for new skiers to earn their stripes [sic]. – andrewsmith, OnTheSnow.com
• Burke also does an excellent job with its groomed terrain. Cruisers like Dippers and Willoughby are outstanding for their snow quality, exciting rolling terrain, and great views of northern Vermont. – SkiEast11, OnTheSnow.com