Aspen Snowmass vs Snowbird
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Snowbird (UT) 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—
Snowbird
Snowbird, UT
Independent pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,199
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Snowbird | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $229 | Snowbird |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $149 | Snowbird |
| Season pass | — | $1,199 | Snowbird |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 500" | Snowbird |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 2,500 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 3,240' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 140 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 10 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 11,300' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 27% | Snowbird |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 35% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 12 min | Aspen Snowmass |
The Match
Snowbird is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $169 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 2,500 acres). Snowbird sees more snow (500" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Snowbird is Independent.