Afton Alps vs Stowe
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Stowe (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
Stowe
Stowe, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Stowe | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $239 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $169 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 300" | Stowe |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 485 | Stowe |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 2,331' | Stowe |
| Runs | 26 | 116 | Stowe |
| Lifts | 9 | 12 | Stowe |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 4,393' | Stowe |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 16% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 25% | Stowe |
| Average lift wait | — | 12 min | Stowe |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $169 entry). Stowe is significantly bigger (485 vs 300 acres). Stowe sees more snow (300" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.