Alta vs Grand Targhee
Comparing Alta (UT) and Grand Targhee (WY) 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—
Grand Targhee
Alta, WY
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$165
Online (advance)$103
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Alta | Grand Targhee | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $125 | $165 | Alta |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $103 | Alta |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 547" | 500" | Alta |
| Skiable acres | 2,614 | 2,602 | Alta |
| Vertical drop | 2,538' | 2,270' | Alta |
| Runs | 118 | 74 | Alta |
| Lifts | 8 | 6 | Alta |
| Summit elevation | 11,068' | 10,725' | Alta |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 10% | Alta |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 20% | Alta |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 4 min | Grand Targhee |
The Match
Alta is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $103 entry). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.