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Stevens Pass vs Telluride Ski Resort

Telluride Ski Resort excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere. Telluride Ski Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Telluride Ski Resort leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Telluride Ski Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Stevens Pass

326.9" average ยท Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Telluride Ski Resort

4,425' of vertical

Best Value
Stevens Pass

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access
Telluride Ski Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Telluride Ski Resort

World-class village experience

Stevens Pass
Washington, USA
$$Epic
Telluride Ski Resort
Colorado, United States
$$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age
4+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.0
7.0
Walkability
5.5
9.0
Village Vibe
5.0
9.5

Mountain

Vertical
1,800'
4,425'
Skiable Area
1,125 ac
2,000 ac
Green Runs
11%
23%
Trails
52
148
Lifts
10
18

Getting There

Airport
SEA
MTJ
Drive Time
1.7h
1.2h
Road Ease
5.5
6.0

Cost

Passes
Epic
Epic
Day Pass
$139
$239
Cost Tier
Moderate
Luxury

Village

Dining
Limited
Excellent
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Stevens Pass

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Telluride Ski Resort

107.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

76.8" total

72%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
327"163"0"
Stevens Pass
Telluride Ski Resort

Key Insights

Telluride Ski Resort excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere. Telluride Ski Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

  • Telluride Ski Resort's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Telluride Ski Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Telluride Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (2,000 acres vs 1,125 acres)
  • Telluride Ski Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Stevens Pass starts at age 4
  • Telluride Ski Resort has greater vertical drop (4,425' vs 1,800'), offering longer runs

Best For

Stevens Pass

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Telluride Ski Resort

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

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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
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