Resort Comparison

Cannon Mountain vs Killington Resort

Killington Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Killington Resort's ski school starting at age 2 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Cannon Mountain leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Killington Resort

Ski school from age 2

Best Snowfall
Cannon Mountain

105.6" average season

Best Terrain
Killington Resort

3,050' of vertical

Best Value
Cannon Mountain

$99 day pass

Easiest Access
Cannon Mountain

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe
Killington Resort

Pleasant base area

Cannon Mountain
New Hampshire, USA
$Indy
Killington Resort
Vermont, United States
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
4+
2+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
5.5
8.0
Walkability
6.0
6.0
Village Vibe
5.0
6.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,180'
3,050'
Skiable Area
285 ac
1,509 ac
Green Runs
21%
28%
Trails
97
155
Lifts
10
22

Getting There

Airport
MHT
BTV
Drive Time
1.7h
1.5h
Road Ease
8.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
Indy
Ikon
Day Pass
$99
$179
Cost Tier
Budget
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cannon Mountain

105.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

99" total

94%

Killington Resort

82"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.2" total

97%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
106"53"0"
Cannon Mountain
Killington Resort

Key Insights

Killington Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Killington Resort's ski school starting at age 2 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

  • Killington Resort's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Killington Resort's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Killington Resort offers more terrain variety (1,509 acres vs 285 acres)
  • Killington Resort's ski school accepts children from age 2, while Cannon Mountain starts at age 4
  • Killington Resort has greater vertical drop (3,050' vs 2,180'), offering longer runs

Best For

Cannon Mountain

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs
  • Expert skiers (42% advanced terrain)

Killington Resort

  • Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,509 acres)

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