Resort Comparison

Killington Resort vs Loon Mountain Resort

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Killington Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Killington Resort's ski school starting at age 2 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Killington Resort

Ski school from age 2

Best Snowfall

Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain

Killington Resort

3,050' of vertical

Best Value

Loon Mountain Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Loon Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Killington Resort

Vermont, United States

$$Ikon

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

2+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.5

Walkability

6.0

7.0

Village Vibe

6.5

7.5

Mountain

Vertical

3,050'

2,100'

Skiable Area

1,509 ac

370 ac

Green Runs

28%

20%

Trails

155

61

Lifts

22

11

Getting There

Airport

BTV

MHT

Drive Time

1.5h

1.5h

Road Ease

6.5

8.0

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Epic

Day Pass

$179

$139

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Good

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Killington Resort

82"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.2" total

97%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

95"48"0"

Killington Resort

Loon Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Killington Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Killington Resort's ski school starting at age 2 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Loon Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Killington Resort's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Loon Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Killington Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Killington Resort offers more terrain variety (1,509 acres vs 370 acres)
Killington Resort's ski school accepts children from age 2, while Loon Mountain Resort starts at age 3
Killington Resort has greater vertical drop (3,050' vs 2,100'), offering longer runs

Best For

Killington Resort

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,509 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 2)
Budget-conscious families

Loon Mountain Resort

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

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Guides

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