Afton Alps vs Telluride
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Telluride (CO) 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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $328 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $165 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 300" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 26 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 9 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 23% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | — | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 300 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.