Afton Alps vs Solitude
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Solitude (UT) 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
Solitude
Solitude, UT
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Solitude | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $199 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $139 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Afton Alps |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 500" | Solitude |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 1,200 | Solitude |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 2,494' | Solitude |
| Runs | 26 | 82 | Solitude |
| Lifts | 9 | 8 | Afton Alps |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 10,488' | Solitude |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 20% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 30% | Solitude |
| Average lift wait | — | 6 min | Solitude |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $139 entry). Solitude is significantly bigger (1,200 vs 300 acres). Solitude sees more snow (500" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.