Resort Comparison

Heavenly Mountain Resort vs Killington Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing village atmosphere. Killington Resort's ski school starting at age 2 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Heavenly Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Killington Resort

Ski school from age 2

Best Snowfall

Heavenly Mountain Resort

175.5" average season

Best Terrain

Heavenly Mountain Resort

3,500' of vertical

Best Value

Killington Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Heavenly Mountain Resort

1h from RNO

Best Village Vibe

Heavenly Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Heavenly Mountain Resort

California, United States

$$$Epic

Killington Resort

Vermont, United States

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

4+

2+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

6.5

8.0

Walkability

7.0

6.0

Village Vibe

7.5

6.5

Mountain

Vertical

3,500'

3,050'

Skiable Area

4,800 ac

1,509 ac

Green Runs

20%

28%

Trails

97

155

Lifts

28

22

Getting There

Airport

RNO

BTV

Drive Time

1h

1.5h

Road Ease

6.5

6.5

Cost

Passes

Epic

Ikon

Day Pass

$230

$179

Cost Tier

Premium

Moderate

Village

Dining

Excellent

Good

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Heavenly Mountain Resort

175.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

151.4" total

86%

Killington Resort

82"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.2" total

97%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

176"88"0"

Heavenly Mountain Resort

Killington Resort

Key Insights

Heavenly Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing village atmosphere. 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 Heavenly Mountain Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Heavenly Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Killington Resort's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Heavenly Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Killington Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Heavenly Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (4,800 acres vs 1,509 acres)
Killington Resort's ski school accepts children from age 2, while Heavenly Mountain Resort starts at age 4

Best For

Heavenly Mountain Resort

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (4,800 acres)
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Killington Resort

Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 2)
Budget-conscious families

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Regions

British Columbia

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