Stowe vs Whiteface
Comparing Stowe (VT) and Whiteface (NY) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Stowe
Stowe, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Whiteface
Wilmington, NY
Epic pass
Window price$109
Online (advance)$79
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Stowe | Whiteface | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $109 | Whiteface |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $79 | Whiteface |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 200" | Stowe |
| Skiable acres | 485 | 645 | Whiteface |
| Vertical drop | 2,331' | 3,430' | Whiteface |
| Runs | 116 | 86 | Stowe |
| Lifts | 12 | 11 | Stowe |
| Summit elevation | 4,393' | 4,867' | Whiteface |
| Beginner terrain | 16% | 20% | Whiteface |
| Advanced terrain | 25% | 38% | Whiteface |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 8 min | Whiteface |
The Match
Whiteface is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $169 entry). Whiteface is significantly bigger (645 vs 485 acres). Stowe sees more snow (300" vs 200"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.