Alta vs Bretton Woods
Comparing Alta (UT) and Bretton Woods (NH) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Alta
Alta, UT
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$125
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods, NH
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Alta | Bretton Woods | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $125 | $149 | Alta |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $89 | Tied |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 547" | 250" | Alta |
| Skiable acres | 2,614 | 464 | Alta |
| Vertical drop | 2,538' | 2,380' | Alta |
| Runs | 118 | 94 | Alta |
| Lifts | 8 | 8 | Tied |
| Summit elevation | 11,068' | 3,625' | Alta |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 30% | Bretton Woods |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 30% | Alta |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 6 min | Bretton Woods |
The Match
Alta is significantly bigger (2,614 vs 464 acres). Alta sees more snow (547" vs 250"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.