Burke Mountain was named after British statesman Edmund Burke

Burke Mountain is located in the `Northeast Kingdom' of Vermont. The majority of the mountains are located in Caledonia County, yet the southeast side of the mountain is located in Essex County. The mountain is named after British statesman Edmund Burke and is flanked to the east by Umpire Mountain. The average snowfall each year on the mountain is 217 inches. Activities on the mountain include skiing, hiking with dining and lodging available.

The ski area was developed on the northwest slopes of the mountain within the Darling State Forest Park of Victory State Forest. The Burke Mountain Academy is also located here.

There are 45 ski trails throughout 250 acres of terrain along with a vertical drop of 2,011 feet. The mountain has around 80% snow coverage with the ski trails percentage calculated at 25% novice trails, 45% intermediate trails and 30% expert trails. A paved road is on the mountain with parking available at the top of the ski lift.

From the parking lot there are two hiking trails to the summit. The first is narrow, zigzag trail with lookout points to allow hikers the chance to view the surrounding area. The second trail leads to a continuation of the paved road, which then leads to the mountain summit along with the first trail, where a tower is located, visitors are able to climb the summit by a metal staircase.

Dining at the mountain is available at Tamarack Grill, which is located at the base of the mountain. This restaurant offers casual dining with a picturesque setting creating an atmosphere to enjoy good food with family and friends. Tamarack Grill is open for dinner from Thursday-Sunday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, an appetizer menu is available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

During ski season the Kingdom Cafy is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch along with a variety of snacks and beverages available for all visitors to the mountain. The Bear Den Lounge is a full service bar located at the Mid Burke Lodge, the lounge offers soups with grilled Panini's, breakfast, and sandwiches and pizza night each Wednesday along with live entertainment. During holiday periods the Mid Burke Cafeteria is open on Saturday and Sunday.

There are many accommodation options at Burke Mountain, which offer ski and stay packaged, group discounts in many different styles such as a simple motel or a bed and breakfast. Accommodation options include Burke Slope side lodging, which offers condos and private homes, Bear Path Luxury Slope side Townhomes are 3 & 4 bedroom condo townhouses full of amenities. Burke Vacation Rentals are able to suit guests with the property that is right for their situation; Burke Mountain Rentals have ski-in/ski-out options and is complete with radiant floor heat.

Comfort Inn & Suites offer overnight accommodation and was ranked at number one Comfort Inn in the world in 2003. If guests wish to bring their beloved dog with them, Pine Crest Motel and Cabins are a dog friendly establishment with motel room style accommodation available or four rustic cabins during the winter season.