Resort Comparison

Smugglers' Notch Resort vs Stevens Pass

Smugglers' Notch Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Stevens Pass 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 5 wins

Best for Families

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Ski school from age 2.5

Best Snowfall

326.9" average · Reliably deep

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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Independent

Washington, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

2.5+

4+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

9.0

7.0

Walkability

8.5

5.5

Village Vibe

9.5

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

2,610'

1,800'

Skiable Area

311 ac

1,125 ac

Green Runs

25%

11%

Trails

78

52

Lifts

8

10

Getting There

Airport

BTV

SEA

Drive Time

1h

1.7h

Road Ease

7.5

5.5

Cost

Passes

Independent

Epic

Day Pass

$99

$139

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Smugglers' Notch Resort

88.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

86.2" total

98%

Stevens Pass

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

327"163"0"

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Stevens Pass

Key Insights

Smugglers' Notch Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Stevens Pass 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 Stevens Pass's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Smugglers' Notch Resort's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Smugglers' Notch Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Stevens Pass offers more terrain variety (1,125 acres vs 311 acres)
Smugglers' Notch Resort's ski school accepts children from age 2.5, while Stevens Pass starts at age 4

Best For

Smugglers' Notch Resort

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

Stevens Pass

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,125 acres)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

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