Resort Comparison

Cochran's Ski Area vs Smugglers' Notch Resort

Cochran's Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features, while Smugglers' Notch Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Cochran's Ski Area leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Cochran's Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8" average season

Best Terrain

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Cochran's Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Cochran's Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Cochran's Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Cochran's Ski Area

Vermont, United States

$$

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Vermont, 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

1,640'

2,531'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

25%

15%

Trails

10

110

Lifts

2

9

Getting There

Airport

BTV

BTV

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

Cochran's Ski Area

66.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

60.4" total

91%

Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.3" total

104%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

93"46"0"

Cochran's Ski Area

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Key Insights

Cochran's Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features, while Smugglers' Notch Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Cochran's Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Smugglers' Notch Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Cochran's Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Smugglers' Notch Resort has greater vertical drop (2,531' vs 1,640'), offering longer runs

Best For

Cochran's Ski Area

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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Budget-conscious families

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Regions

British Columbia

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Guides

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