Magic Mountain Ski Area vs Stowe Mountain Resort

Magic Mountain Ski Area (Vermont) and Stowe Mountain Resort (Vermont) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMagic Mountain Ski AreaStowe Mountain Resort
Vertical drop1,476 ft (450 m)2,336 ft (712 m)
Summit elevation2,851 ft3,648 ft
Base elevation1,378 ft1,312 ft
Lifts612
Runs22144
Beginner terrain52%18%
Intermediate terrain33%61%
Expert terrain15%21%
Night skiingNoNo

Stowe Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,336 ft vs 1,476 ft); Stowe Mountain Resort has more runs (144 vs 22); Stowe Mountain Resort skews more expert (21% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Magic Mountain Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Stowe Mountain ResortEpic Pass: unlimited days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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