Resort Comparison

Revelstoke Mountain Resort vs Smugglers' Notch Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Revelstoke 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 4 wins

Best for Families

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Ski school from age 2.5

Best Snowfall

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

188.8" average season

Best Terrain

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

5,620' of vertical

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

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Ikon

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

3+

2.5+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

6.0

9.0

Walkability

6.5

8.5

Village Vibe

7.5

9.5

Mountain

Vertical

5,620'

2,610'

Skiable Area

3,121 ac

311 ac

Green Runs

7%

25%

Trails

75

78

Lifts

6

8

Getting There

Airport

YLW

BTV

Drive Time

2.5h

1h

Road Ease

6.0

7.5

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Independent

Day Pass

$150

$99

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

188.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

162.1" total

86%

Smugglers' Notch Resort

88.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

86.2" total

98%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

189"94"0"

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Key Insights

Smugglers' Notch Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Revelstoke 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 beginner terrain score (9.0) exceeds Revelstoke Mountain Resort's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Smugglers' Notch Resort's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Revelstoke Mountain Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Smugglers' Notch Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds Revelstoke Mountain Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Revelstoke Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (3,121 acres vs 311 acres)
Smugglers' Notch Resort's ski school accepts children from age 2.5, while Revelstoke Mountain Resort starts at age 3

Best For

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (3,121 acres)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

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Regions

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