Resort Comparison
Smugglers' Notch ResortvsKicking Horse Mountain Resort
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Vermont, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
67 km
Total Piste
Best128 km
8Best
Total Lifts
5
1,033m
Peak Altitude
Best2,450m
383m
Base Altitude
Best1,190m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
Local
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★★Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★★☆
1hBest
Transfer Time
3h
Burlington (BTV)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)
Difficulty Distribution
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Beginner 9/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 5/10
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Beginner 3/10Intermediate 5/10Advanced 9/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
5
Snow Reliability
7
Lift System
5
Family Friendliness
10
Apres-Ski
4
Off-Piste
4
Beginner Suitability
9
Intermediate Terrain
6
Advanced Terrain
5
Value for Money
7
Accommodation
7
Dining
5
Accessibility
5
Scenery & Charm
7
Ski School
9
The Verdict
Smugglers' Notch Resort wins on
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Accommodation
- Accessibility
- Ski School
7category wins
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Off-Piste
- Advanced Terrain
- Dining
- Scenery & Charm
6category wins
Tied categories (2)
Apres-SkiValue for Money
Best For
Smugglers' Notch Resort
BeginnersFamiliesBudget-conscious travelersEasy access
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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