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Belleayre vs Windham Mountain

Windham Mountain excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

The Verdict

Windham Mountain leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Windham Mountain

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Belleayre

62.1" average season

Best Terrain
Windham Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Belleayre

$89 day pass

Easiest Access
Windham Mountain

0.8h from ALB

Best Village Vibe
Windham Mountain

Pleasant base area

Belleayre
New York, USA
$$Ikon
Windham Mountain
New York, USA
$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
8.0
Walkability
6.5
7.0
Village Vibe
7.0
7.5

Mountain

Vertical
1,404'
1,600'
Skiable Area
175 ac
285 ac
Green Runs
25%
24%
Trails
50
54
Lifts
8
11

Getting There

Airport
ALB
ALB
Drive Time
1.3h
0.8h
Road Ease
8.0
8.5

Cost

Passes
Ikon
Epic
Day Pass
$89
$129
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Belleayre

62.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

57.4" total

92%

Windham Mountain

57.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

49.1" total

86%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
62"31"0"
Belleayre
Windham Mountain

Key Insights

Windham Mountain excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

Key Differences

  • Windham Mountain offers more terrain variety (285 acres vs 175 acres)

Best For

Belleayre

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Windham Mountain

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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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