Afton Alps vs Heavenly
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Heavenly (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Afton Alps
Hastings, MN
Epic pass
Window price$85
Online (advance)$53
Season pass$1,051
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Heavenly | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $191 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $119 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 360" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 4,800 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 3,812' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 26 | 97 | Heavenly |
| Lifts | 9 | 30 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 10,067' | Heavenly |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 20% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 35% | Heavenly |
| Average lift wait | — | 18 min | Heavenly |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $119 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 300 acres). Heavenly sees more snow (360" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.