Alta vs Sun Valley
Comparing Alta (UT) and Sun Valley (ID) 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—
Sun Valley
Sun Valley, ID
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Alta | Sun Valley | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $125 | $149 | Alta |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $89 | Tied |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 547" | 220" | Alta |
| Skiable acres | 2,614 | 2,457 | Alta |
| Vertical drop | 2,538' | 3,400' | Sun Valley |
| Runs | 118 | 124 | Sun Valley |
| Lifts | 8 | 17 | Sun Valley |
| Summit elevation | 11,068' | 9,150' | Alta |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 36% | Sun Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 22% | Alta |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 6 min | Sun Valley |
The Match
Alta sees more snow (547" vs 220"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.