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Afton Alps vs Hole in the Mountain

Hole in the Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Afton Alps leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Afton Alps

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Hole in the Mountain

39.3" average season

Best Terrain
Hole in the Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Afton Alps

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Afton Alps

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Afton Alps

Pleasant base area

Afton Alps
Minnesota, United States
$$
Hole in the Mountain
Minnesota, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
314'
1,640'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
29%
25%
Trails
59
10
Lifts
21
2

Getting There

Airport
MSP
MSP
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

Afton Alps

38"

avg season

2024-25 season

22.5" total

59%

Hole in the Mountain

39.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

19.8" total

50%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
39"20"0"
Afton Alps
Hole in the Mountain

Key Insights

Hole in the Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Afton Alps offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Hole in the Mountain has greater vertical drop (1,640' vs 314'), offering longer runs
  • Afton Alps has more beginner/intermediate terrain (80% green and blue), while Hole in the Mountain skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Afton Alps

  • Budget-conscious families

Hole in the Mountain

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing