Aspen Snowmass vs Silverton Mountain
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Silverton Mountain (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—
Silverton Mountain
Silverton, CO
Independent pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Silverton Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $139 | Silverton Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $139 | Silverton Mountain |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 400" | Silverton Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 1,819 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 3,087' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 0 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 1 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 13,487' | Silverton Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 0% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 100% | Silverton Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | — | Aspen Snowmass |
The Match
Silverton Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($139 vs $169 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 1,819 acres). Silverton Mountain sees more snow (400" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Silverton Mountain is Independent.