Attitash vs Northstar
Comparing Attitash (NH) and Northstar (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Attitash
Bartlett, NH
Epic pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$89
Season pass$1,051
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Attitash | Northstar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $139 | $199 | Attitash |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $127 | Attitash |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 200" | 350" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 311 | 3,170 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 1,750' | 2,280' | Northstar |
| Runs | 68 | 100 | Northstar |
| Lifts | 10 | 20 | Northstar |
| Summit elevation | 2,250' | 8,610' | Northstar |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 13% | Attitash |
| Advanced terrain | 33% | 27% | Attitash |
| Average lift wait | 7 min | 12 min | Attitash |
The Match
Attitash is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $127 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 311 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 200"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.