Resort Comparison

49° North Mountain Resort vs Alpental

49° North Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Alpental offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

49° North Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

49° North Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

301.2" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

49° North Mountain Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

49° North Mountain Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

49° North Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

49° North Mountain Resort

Washington, United States

$$

Washington, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

-

-

Full-Day Program

-

-

Beginner Terrain

6.5

5.0

Walkability

5.0

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

1,860'

2,288'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

25%

3%

Trails

84

32

Lifts

7

6

Getting There

Airport

SEA

SEA

Drive Time

2h

2h

Road Ease

5.0

5.0

Cost

Passes

None

None

Day Pass

$0

$0

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Limited

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

49° North Mountain Resort

76.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.8" total

105%

Alpental

301.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

256.1" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

301"151"0"

49° North Mountain Resort

Alpental

Key Insights

49° North Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Alpental offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

49° North Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Alpental's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
49° North Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
49° North Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (62% green and blue), while Alpental skews more advanced (75% black and double black)

Best For

49° North Mountain Resort

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Budget-conscious families

Alpental

Budget-conscious families
Expert skiers (75% advanced terrain)

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