Aspen Snowmass vs Stowe
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Stowe (VT) 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—
Stowe
Stowe, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Stowe | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $239 | Stowe |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $169 | Tied |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Stowe |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 300" | Tied |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 485 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 2,331' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 116 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 12 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 4,393' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 16% | Stowe |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 25% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 12 min | Aspen Snowmass |
The Match
Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 485 acres). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Stowe is Epic.