Aspen Snowmass vs Telluride
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Telluride (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—
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $328 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $165 | Telluride |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 300" | Tied |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 2,000 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 366 | 149 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 17 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 41% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Telluride is cheaper at the gate ($165 vs $169 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 2,000 acres). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Telluride is Epic.