Aspen Snowmass vs Breckenridge
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Breckenridge (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Aspen Snowmass
Aspen, CO
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$279
Online (advance)$169
Season pass—
Breckenridge
Breckenridge, CO
Epic pass
Window price$321
Online (advance)$220
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Breckenridge | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $321 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $220 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Breckenridge |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 220" | Aspen Snowmass |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 2,908 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 3,398' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 187 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 35 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 12,998' | Breckenridge |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 14% | Breckenridge |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 55% | Breckenridge |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 20 min | Aspen Snowmass |
The Match
Aspen Snowmass is cheaper at the gate ($169 vs $220 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 2,908 acres). Aspen Snowmass sees more snow (300" vs 220"). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Breckenridge is Epic.