Resort Comparison

Apex vs Mount Washington Alpine Resort

The Verdict

Apex leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Apex

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

337.5" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Apex

$75 day pass

Easiest Access

Apex

0.8h from YLW

Best Village Vibe

Apex

Charming, walkable village

Apex

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.0

—

Walkability

8.5

7.5

—

Village Vibe

8.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,000'

1,657'

—

Skiable Area

1,112 ac

1,700 ac

—

Green Runs

18%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

YLW

YQQ

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

6.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$75

$95

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Apex

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,000'

Skiable Area1,112 ac

Green Runs18%

Trails79

Getting There

AirportYLW

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierModerate

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical1,657'

Skiable Area1,700 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails81

Getting There

AirportYQQ

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$95

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Apex

120"

avg season

2024-25 season

117.4" total

98%

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

337.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

378.1" total

112%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

338"169"0"

Apex

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Key Insights

Apex excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Mount Washington Alpine Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Apex's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Mount Washington Alpine Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mount Washington Alpine Resort offers more terrain variety (1,700 acres vs 1,112 acres)

Best For

Apex

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

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

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

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Resort Comparison

Apex vs Mount Washington Alpine Resort

The Verdict

Apex leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Apex

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

337.5" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Apex

$75 day pass

Easiest Access

Apex

0.8h from YLW

Best Village Vibe

Apex

Charming, walkable village

Apex

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.0

—

Walkability

8.5

7.5

—

Village Vibe

8.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,000'

1,657'

—

Skiable Area

1,112 ac

1,700 ac

—

Green Runs

18%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

YLW

YQQ

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

6.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$75

$95

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Apex

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,000'

Skiable Area1,112 ac

Green Runs18%

Trails79

Getting There

AirportYLW

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierModerate

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical1,657'

Skiable Area1,700 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails81

Getting There

AirportYQQ

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$95

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Apex

120"

avg season

2024-25 season

117.4" total

98%

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

337.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

378.1" total

112%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

338"169"0"

Apex

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Key Insights

Apex excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Mount Washington Alpine Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Apex's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Mount Washington Alpine Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mount Washington Alpine Resort offers more terrain variety (1,700 acres vs 1,112 acres)