Killington vs Vail
Comparing Killington (VT) and Vail (CO) 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—
Vail
Vail, CO
Epic pass
Window price$356
Online (advance)$199
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Killington | Vail | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $219 | $356 | Killington |
| Online (30+ days) | $159 | $199 | Killington |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Vail |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 247" | Killington |
| Skiable acres | 1,980 | 5,317 | Vail |
| Vertical drop | 3,050' | 3,450' | Vail |
| Runs | 155 | 277 | Vail |
| Lifts | 22 | 33 | Vail |
| Summit elevation | 4,241' | 11,370' | Vail |
| Beginner terrain | 28% | 18% | Killington |
| Advanced terrain | 39% | 53% | Vail |
| Average lift wait | 15 min | 18 min | Killington |
The Match
Killington is cheaper at the gate ($159 vs $199 entry). Vail is significantly bigger (5,317 vs 1,980 acres). Pass affiliation: Killington is Independent, Vail is Epic.