Arapahoe Basin vs Mammoth Mountain
Comparing Arapahoe Basin (CO) and Mammoth Mountain (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Arapahoe Basin
Keystone, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$79
Season pass$1,329
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$77
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Arapahoe Basin | Mammoth Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $199 | $219 | Arapahoe Basin |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $77 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 306" | 400" | Mammoth Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 1,428 | 3,500 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,538' | 3,100' | Mammoth Mountain |
| Runs | 146 | 178 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Lifts | 9 | 24 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 13,338' | 11,053' | Arapahoe Basin |
| Beginner terrain | 10% | 25% | Mammoth Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 60% | 35% | Arapahoe Basin |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 15 min | Arapahoe Basin |
The Match
Mammoth Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($77 vs $79 entry). Mammoth Mountain is significantly bigger (3,500 vs 1,428 acres). Mammoth Mountain sees more snow (400" vs 306"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.