I love a fall drive through the Adirondacks, especially when the trees are showing off. Throw in an apple cider donut, and that’s a pretty good day. But if you want to take your leaf peeping up a notch, how about heading above the trees?

You don’t need skis, snow, or any athletic ability for this fall adventure. Just hop on a scenic lift ride and let the mountain do the work.

Give Your Fall Views a Lift

Several ski resorts offer scenic rides during the fall, giving you a chance to see those gorgeous reds, oranges, and yellows from above. Think of it as getting the best seat in the house for Mother Nature’s biggest show.

Instead of trying to catch a glimpse of the mountains while keeping your eyes on the road, you can sit back and take it all in. And yes, you’re going to want your phone ready. These views deserve more than a quick picture through the windshield.

Where Can You Ride?

Sugarbush, Okemo, Stowe, Killington, Stratton, and Mount Snow are six Vermont resorts to check out for a different perspective on fall.

Make a day of it. Grab something warm to drink, enjoy the ride, and find somewhere cozy for lunch afterward.

An apple orchard is always fun, but floating above a mountain full of fall color? That sounds like a pretty great addition to the fall bucket list.

6 Mountain Ski Lifts For the Ultimate Northeast Leaf Peeping Experience

This is the gorgeous time of year in the Northeast. Travel up to the most popular ski mountains in Vermont and hop on a chair lift to get a birds-eye view of the fantastic fall foliage. Here are the top six mountain ski lifts to enjoy the view.

Gallery Credit: Facebook pages: Okemo Mountain, Mount Snow Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Sugarbush Mountain Resort, Killington Mountain Resort, Stratton Mountain Resort