Afton Alps vs Stevens Pass
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Stevens Pass (WA) 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
Stevens Pass
Skykomish, WA
Epic pass
Window price$159
Online (advance)$120
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Stevens Pass | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $159 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $120 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 450" | Stevens Pass |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 1,125 | Stevens Pass |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 1,800' | Stevens Pass |
| Runs | 26 | 52 | Stevens Pass |
| Lifts | 9 | 10 | Stevens Pass |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 5,853' | Stevens Pass |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 11% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 35% | Stevens Pass |
| Average lift wait | — | 15 min | Stevens Pass |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $120 entry). Stevens Pass is significantly bigger (1,125 vs 300 acres). Stevens Pass sees more snow (450" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.