Afton Alps vs Kirkwood
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Kirkwood (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
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, CA
Epic pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Kirkwood | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $139 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $99 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 600" | Kirkwood |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 2,300 | Kirkwood |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 2,000' | Kirkwood |
| Runs | 26 | 86 | Kirkwood |
| Lifts | 9 | 13 | Kirkwood |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 9,800' | Kirkwood |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 12% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 57% | Kirkwood |
| Average lift wait | — | 5 min | Kirkwood |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $99 entry). Kirkwood is significantly bigger (2,300 vs 300 acres). Kirkwood sees more snow (600" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.