Afton Alps vs Whiteface
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Whiteface (NY) 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
Whiteface
Wilmington, NY
Epic pass
Window price$109
Online (advance)$79
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Whiteface | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $109 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $79 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 200" | Whiteface |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 645 | Whiteface |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 3,430' | Whiteface |
| Runs | 26 | 86 | Whiteface |
| Lifts | 9 | 11 | Whiteface |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 4,867' | Whiteface |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 20% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 38% | Whiteface |
| Average lift wait | — | 8 min | Whiteface |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $79 entry). Whiteface is significantly bigger (645 vs 300 acres). Whiteface sees more snow (200" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.