Resort Comparison

Okemo Mountain Resort vs Smugglers' Notch Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Okemo Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Smugglers' Notch Resort's ski school starting at age 2.5 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Smugglers' Notch Resort leads with 6 wins

Best for Families

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Ski school from age 2.5

Best Snowfall

Smugglers' Notch Resort

88.3" average season

Best Terrain

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Smugglers' Notch Resort

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Smugglers' Notch Resort

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Smugglers' Notch Resort

World-class village experience

Okemo Mountain Resort

Vermont, USA

$$$Epic

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

3+

2.5+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

8.5

9.0

Walkability

7.5

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

9.5

Mountain

Vertical

2,200'

2,610'

Skiable Area

667 ac

311 ac

Green Runs

31%

25%

Trails

121

78

Lifts

20

8

Getting There

Airport

BDL

BTV

Drive Time

2h

1h

Road Ease

8.0

7.5

Cost

Passes

Epic

Independent

Day Pass

$159

$99

Cost Tier

Premium

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Okemo Mountain Resort

78.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

71.4" total

91%

Smugglers' Notch Resort

88.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

86.2" total

98%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

88"44"0"

Okemo Mountain Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Key Insights

Smugglers' Notch Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Okemo Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Smugglers' Notch Resort's ski school starting at age 2.5 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Smugglers' Notch Resort's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Okemo Mountain Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Smugglers' Notch Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds Okemo Mountain Resort's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Okemo Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (667 acres vs 311 acres)
Smugglers' Notch Resort's ski school accepts children from age 2.5, while Okemo Mountain Resort starts at age 3
Smugglers' Notch Resort is moderately priced while Okemo Mountain Resort falls in the premium category

Best For

Okemo Mountain Resort

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (667 acres)
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Parents with young children (ski school from age 2.5)
Budget-conscious families

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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

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Guides

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