Afton Alps vs Wildcat
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Wildcat (NH) 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
Wildcat
Pinkham Notch, NH
Epic pass
Window price$69
Online (advance)$62
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Wildcat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $69 | Wildcat |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $62 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 200" | Wildcat |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 265 | Afton Alps |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 2,112' | Wildcat |
| Runs | 26 | 49 | Wildcat |
| Lifts | 9 | 8 | Afton Alps |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 4,062' | Wildcat |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 25% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 45% | Wildcat |
| Average lift wait | — | — | Tied |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $62 entry). Wildcat sees more snow (200" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.