Pico Peak, Mountain summit in Rutland County, United States
Pico Peak is a mountain summit in Rutland County, Vermont, rising above forested slopes with varied gradients. The different sections connect multiple skiing areas and offer routes suitable for different skill levels.
The mountain opened in 1937 and was among Vermont's first commercial ski resorts. It played a role in the early years of ski technology development, introducing innovations that influenced American skiing.
Andrea Mead-Lawrence, daughter of the mountain's founding family, earned two gold medals in skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.
The area is served by several lifts using different technologies that access various sections of the mountain. Visitors should check operating times and which areas are currently accessible.
A member of the founding family competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics and achieved remarkable success. This connection shows the place's local significance in the development of American winter sports.
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