Arapahoe Basin vs Telluride
Comparing Arapahoe Basin (CO) and Telluride (CO) 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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Arapahoe Basin | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $199 | $328 | Arapahoe Basin |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $165 | Arapahoe Basin |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 306" | 300" | Arapahoe Basin |
| Skiable acres | 1,428 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 2,538' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 146 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 9 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 13,338' | 13,282' | Arapahoe Basin |
| Beginner terrain | 10% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 60% | 41% | Arapahoe Basin |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Arapahoe Basin is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 1,428 acres). Pass affiliation: Arapahoe Basin is Ikon, Telluride is Epic.