Aspen Snowmass vs Northstar
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Northstar (CA) 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—
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Northstar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $199 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $127 | Northstar |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Northstar |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 350" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 3,170 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 2,280' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 100 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 20 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 8,610' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 13% | Northstar |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 27% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 12 min | Aspen Snowmass |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $169 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 3,170 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Northstar is Epic.