Resort Comparison

Jay Peak Resort vs Sunday River

The Verdict

Jay Peak Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Sunday River

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Jay Peak Resort

93.7" average season

Best Terrain

Sunday River

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Jay Peak Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Jay Peak Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Jay Peak Resort

Charming, walkable village

Jay Peak Resort

Vermont, USA

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Sunday River

Maine, United States

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Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.5

—

Walkability

7.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,153'

2,340'

—

Skiable Area

385 ac

870 ac

—

Green Runs

22%

30%

—

Trails

135

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

PWM

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

7.5

7.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$109

$139

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Jay Peak Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,153'

Skiable Area385 ac

Green Runs22%

Trails81

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$109

Cost TierModerate

Sunday River

Maine, United States

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical2,340'

Skiable Area870 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails135

Getting There

AirportPWM

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$139

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Jay Peak Resort

93.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.8" total

103%

Sunday River

84.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

69.4" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

94"47"0"

Jay Peak Resort

Sunday River

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

Sunday River's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Jay Peak Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Sunday River offers more terrain variety (870 acres vs 385 acres)

Best For

Jay Peak Resort

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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Resort Comparison

Jay Peak Resort vs Sunday River

The Verdict

Jay Peak Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Sunday River

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Jay Peak Resort

93.7" average season

Best Terrain

Sunday River

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Jay Peak Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Jay Peak Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Jay Peak Resort

Charming, walkable village

Jay Peak Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Ikon

Sunday River

Maine, United States

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.5

—

Walkability

7.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,153'

2,340'

—

Skiable Area

385 ac

870 ac

—

Green Runs

22%

30%

—

Trails

135

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

PWM

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

7.5

7.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$109

$139

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Jay Peak Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,153'

Skiable Area385 ac

Green Runs22%

Trails81

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$109

Cost TierModerate

Sunday River

Maine, United States

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical2,340'

Skiable Area870 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails135

Getting There

AirportPWM

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$139

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Jay Peak Resort

93.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.8" total

103%

Sunday River

84.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

69.4" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

94"47"0"

Jay Peak Resort

Sunday River

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

Sunday River's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Jay Peak Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Sunday River offers more terrain variety (870 acres vs 385 acres)