Aspen Snowmass vs Vail
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Vail (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—
Vail
Vail, CO
Epic pass
Window price$356
Online (advance)$199
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Vail | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $356 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $199 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Vail |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 247" | Aspen Snowmass |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 5,317 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 3,450' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 277 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 33 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 11,370' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 18% | Vail |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 53% | Vail |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 18 min | Aspen Snowmass |
The Match
Aspen Snowmass is cheaper at the gate ($169 vs $199 entry). Aspen Snowmass sees more snow (300" vs 247"). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Vail is Epic.