Afton Alps vs Okemo
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Okemo (VT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Afton Alps
Hastings, MN
Epic pass
Window price$85
Online (advance)$53
Season pass$1,051
Okemo
Ludlow, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Okemo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $239 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $149 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 250" | Okemo |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 1,500 | Okemo |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 2,150' | Okemo |
| Runs | 26 | 122 | Okemo |
| Lifts | 9 | 20 | Okemo |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 3,308' | Okemo |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 27% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 34% | Okemo |
| Average lift wait | — | 10 min | Okemo |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $149 entry). Okemo is significantly bigger (1,500 vs 300 acres). Okemo sees more snow (250" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.