Aspen Snowmass vs Steamboat
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Steamboat (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—
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $339 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $149 | Steamboat |
| Season pass | — | $1,329 | Steamboat |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 342" | Steamboat |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 3,741 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 3,668' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 184 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 23 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 10,568' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 14% | Steamboat |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 44% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 10 min | Tied |
The Match
Steamboat is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $169 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 3,741 acres). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Steamboat is Ikon.