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Shawnee Mountain vs Tussey Mountain

Shawnee Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features, while Tussey Mountain offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Shawnee Mountain leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Shawnee Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Tussey Mountain

29.7" average season

Best Terrain
Shawnee Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Shawnee Mountain

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Shawnee Mountain

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Shawnee Mountain

Pleasant base area

Shawnee Mountain
Pennsylvania, United States
$$
Tussey Mountain
Pennsylvania, United States
$$

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
683'
507'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
37%
23%
Trails
27
13
Lifts
10
4

Getting There

Airport
PHL
PHL
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

Shawnee Mountain

29.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

22.5" total

77%

Tussey Mountain

29.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

18.9" total

64%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
30"15"0"
Shawnee Mountain
Tussey Mountain

Key Insights

Shawnee Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features, while Tussey Mountain offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Shawnee Mountain's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Tussey Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Shawnee Mountain offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Shawnee Mountain has greater vertical drop (683' vs 507'), offering longer runs

Best For

Shawnee Mountain

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

Tussey Mountain

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing