Mount Snow vs Northstar
Comparing Mount Snow (VT) and Northstar (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Mount Snow
West Dover, VT
Epic pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$139
Season pass$1,051
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mount Snow | Northstar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $229 | $199 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $139 | $127 | Northstar |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 200" | 350" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 600 | 3,170 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 1,700' | 2,280' | Northstar |
| Runs | 86 | 100 | Northstar |
| Lifts | 18 | 20 | Northstar |
| Summit elevation | 3,710' | 8,610' | Northstar |
| Beginner terrain | 27% | 13% | Mount Snow |
| Advanced terrain | 21% | 27% | Northstar |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 12 min | Tied |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $139 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 600 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 200"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.