Arapahoe Basin vs Mt. Bachelor
Comparing Arapahoe Basin (CO) and Mt. Bachelor (OR) 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
Mt. Bachelor
Bend, OR
Ikon pass
Window price$224
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Arapahoe Basin | Mt. Bachelor | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $199 | $224 | Arapahoe Basin |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $99 | Arapahoe Basin |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 306" | 462" | Mt. Bachelor |
| Skiable acres | 1,428 | 4,300 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Vertical drop | 2,538' | 3,365' | Mt. Bachelor |
| Runs | 146 | 110 | Arapahoe Basin |
| Lifts | 9 | 17 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Summit elevation | 13,338' | 9,100' | Arapahoe Basin |
| Beginner terrain | 10% | 15% | Mt. Bachelor |
| Advanced terrain | 60% | 60% | Tied |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 10 min | Tied |
The Match
Arapahoe Basin is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $99 entry). Mt. Bachelor is significantly bigger (4,300 vs 1,428 acres). Mt. Bachelor sees more snow (462" vs 306"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.