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Okemo Mountain vs Smugglers' Notch Resort

Okemo Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features, while Smugglers' Notch Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Okemo Mountain leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Okemo Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8" average season

Best Terrain
Smugglers' Notch Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Okemo Mountain

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Okemo Mountain

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Okemo Mountain

Pleasant base area

Okemo Mountain
Vermont, United States
$$
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Vermont, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
2,153'
2,531'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
36%
15%
Trails
116
110
Lifts
21
9

Getting There

Airport
BTV
BTV
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
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Okemo Mountain

78.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

71.4" total

91%

Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.3" total

104%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
93"46"0"
Okemo Mountain
Smugglers' Notch Resort

Key Insights

Okemo Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features, while Smugglers' Notch Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Okemo Mountain's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Smugglers' Notch Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Okemo Mountain offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Okemo Mountain

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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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