Aspen Snowmass vs Grand Targhee
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Grand Targhee (WY) 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—
Grand Targhee
Alta, WY
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$165
Online (advance)$103
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Grand Targhee | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $165 | Grand Targhee |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $103 | Grand Targhee |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 500" | Grand Targhee |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 2,602 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 2,270' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 74 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 6 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 10,725' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 10% | Grand Targhee |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 20% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 4 min | Grand Targhee |
The Match
Grand Targhee is cheaper at the gate ($103 vs $169 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 2,602 acres). Grand Targhee sees more snow (500" vs 300"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.