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Heavenly Mountain Resort vs Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Heavenly Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Stratton Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Stratton Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Stratton Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Heavenly Mountain Resort

175.5" average season

Best Terrain
Heavenly Mountain Resort

3,500' of vertical

Best Value
Stratton Mountain Resort

Best bang for buck

Easiest Access
Stratton Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe
Stratton Mountain Resort

Charming, walkable village

Heavenly Mountain Resort
California, United States
$$$Epic
Stratton Mountain Resort
Vermont, USA
$$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
4+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
6.5
8.0
Walkability
7.0
8.0
Village Vibe
7.5
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
3,500'
2,003'
Skiable Area
4,800 ac
670 ac
Green Runs
20%
42%
Trails
97
99
Lifts
28
11

Getting There

Airport
RNO
ALB
Drive Time
1h
1.5h
Road Ease
6.5
8.0

Cost

Passes
Epic
Ikon
Day Pass
$230
$159
Cost Tier
Premium
Premium

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%

Stratton Mountain Resort

83.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

76.6" total

92%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
176"88"0"
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Stratton Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Stratton Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Heavenly Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Stratton Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

  • Stratton Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Heavenly Mountain Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Stratton Mountain Resort's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Heavenly Mountain Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Stratton Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Heavenly Mountain Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Heavenly Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (4,800 acres vs 670 acres)
  • Stratton Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, 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

Stratton Mountain Resort

  • Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • 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
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