Killington vs Northstar
Comparing Killington (VT) and Northstar (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Killington
Killington, VT
Independent pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$159
Season pass—
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Killington | Northstar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $219 | $199 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $159 | $127 | Northstar |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Northstar |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 350" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 1,980 | 3,170 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 3,050' | 2,280' | Killington |
| Runs | 155 | 100 | Killington |
| Lifts | 22 | 20 | Killington |
| Summit elevation | 4,241' | 8,610' | Northstar |
| Beginner terrain | 28% | 13% | Killington |
| Advanced terrain | 39% | 27% | Killington |
| Average lift wait | 15 min | 12 min | Northstar |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $159 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 1,980 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 250"). Pass affiliation: Killington is Independent, Northstar is Epic.