Aspen Snowmass vs Lake Louise
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Lake Louise (AB) 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—
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, AB
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$160
Online (advance)$145
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Lake Louise | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $160 | Lake Louise |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $145 | Lake Louise |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 360" | Lake Louise |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 4,200 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 3,251' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 170 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 13 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 8,645' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 25% | Lake Louise |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 30% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | — | Aspen Snowmass |
The Match
Lake Louise is cheaper at the gate ($145 vs $169 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 4,200 acres). Lake Louise sees more snow (360" vs 300"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.