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

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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