Aspen Snowmass vs Sugarloaf
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Sugarloaf (ME) 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—
Sugarloaf
Carrabassett Valley, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$79
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Sugarloaf | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $149 | Sugarloaf |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $79 | Sugarloaf |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 240" | Aspen Snowmass |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 1,293 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 2,820' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 162 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 16 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 4,237' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 20% | Sugarloaf |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 48% | Sugarloaf |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 7 min | Sugarloaf |
The Match
Sugarloaf is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $169 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 1,293 acres). Aspen Snowmass sees more snow (300" vs 240"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.