Resort Comparison

Mount Washington Alpine Resort vs Panorama Mountain Resort

Panorama Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Mount Washington Alpine Resort leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Panorama Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

337.5" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Panorama Mountain Resort

4,019' of vertical

Best Value

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

$95 day pass

Easiest Access

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Panorama Mountain Resort

Charming, walkable village

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Panorama Mountain Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

3+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.5

Walkability

7.5

8.5

Village Vibe

7.5

8.0

Mountain

Vertical

1,657'

4,019'

Skiable Area

1,700 ac

2,975 ac

Green Runs

20%

20%

Trails

81

129

Lifts

7

10

Getting There

Airport

YQQ

YXC

Drive Time

1.5h

2h

Road Ease

6.5

6.5

Cost

Passes

Independent

Ikon

Day Pass

$95

$115

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Moderate

Moderate

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

337.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

378.1" total

112%

Panorama Mountain Resort

62.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

63.4" total

101%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

338"169"0"

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Panorama Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Panorama Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Panorama Mountain Resort's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Mount Washington Alpine Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Panorama Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (2,975 acres vs 1,700 acres)
Panorama Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (4,019' vs 1,657'), offering longer runs
Panorama Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Mount Washington Alpine Resort skews more advanced (40% black and double black)

Best For

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Panorama Mountain Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

British Columbia

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Guides

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