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Smugglers' Notch Resort vs Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Smugglers' Notch Resort leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Stratton Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8" average season

Best Terrain
Smugglers' Notch Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Smugglers' Notch Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Smugglers' Notch Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Smugglers' Notch Resort

Pleasant base area

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

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
2,531'
2,067'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
15%
37%
Trails
110
105
Lifts
9
17

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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.3" total

104%

Stratton Mountain Resort

89.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

87.6" total

98%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

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

Key Insights

Stratton Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

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

Best For

Smugglers' Notch Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

Stratton Mountain Resort

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

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Regions

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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