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Shawnee Peak vs Sunday River

Sunday River excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

The Verdict

Sunday River leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Sunday River

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Sunday River

84.7" average season

Best Terrain
Sunday River

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Shawnee Peak

$69 day pass

Easiest Access
Shawnee Peak

0.9h from PWM

Best Village Vibe
Sunday River

Pleasant base area

Shawnee Peak
Maine, USA
$$Indy
Sunday River
Maine, United States
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
8.5
Walkability
6.5
7.0
Village Vibe
6.5
7.5

Mountain

Vertical
1,300'
2,340'
Skiable Area
239 ac
870 ac
Green Runs
30%
30%
Trails
44
135
Lifts
5
18

Getting There

Airport
PWM
PWM
Drive Time
0.9h
1.5h
Road Ease
8.0
7.0

Cost

Passes
Indy
Ikon
Day Pass
$69
$139
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Shawnee Peak

67.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

55.2" total

82%

Sunday River

84.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

69.4" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
85"42"0"
Shawnee Peak
Sunday River

Key Insights

Sunday River excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

Key Differences

  • Sunday River's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Shawnee Peak's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Sunday River offers more terrain variety (870 acres vs 239 acres)
  • Sunday River has greater vertical drop (2,340' vs 1,300'), offering longer runs

Best For

Shawnee Peak

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

Sunday River

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (870 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • 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