Alta vs Sugar Bowl
Comparing Alta (UT) and Sugar Bowl (CA) 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—
Sugar Bowl
Norden, CA
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Alta | Sugar Bowl | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $125 | $149 | Alta |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $89 | Tied |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 547" | 500" | Alta |
| Skiable acres | 2,614 | 1,650 | Alta |
| Vertical drop | 2,538' | 1,500' | Alta |
| Runs | 118 | 103 | Alta |
| Lifts | 8 | 13 | Sugar Bowl |
| Summit elevation | 11,068' | 8,383' | Alta |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 17% | Alta |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 38% | Sugar Bowl |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 7 min | Sugar Bowl |
The Match
Alta is significantly bigger (2,614 vs 1,650 acres). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.