Resort Comparison

Jay Peak Resort vs Loon Mountain Resort

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Jay Peak Resort leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Loon Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain
Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Jay Peak Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Jay Peak Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Jay Peak Resort

Pleasant base area

Jay Peak Resort
Vermont, United States
$$
Loon Mountain Resort
New Hampshire, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,116'
2,200'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
22%
26%
Trails
97
81
Lifts
9
13

Getting There

Airport
BTV
MHT
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

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Jay Peak Resort

93.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.8" total

103%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
95"48"0"
Jay Peak Resort
Loon Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Loon Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Jay Peak Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Jay Peak Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Loon Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (78% green and blue), while Jay Peak Resort skews more advanced (37% black and double black)

Best For

Jay Peak Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

Loon Mountain Resort

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

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