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Big Sky vs Copper Mountain

Comparing Big Sky (MT) and Copper Mountain (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.

Big Sky

Big Sky, MT
Ikon pass
Window price$222
Online (advance)$98
Season pass$1,329

Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$274
Online (advance)$180
Season pass$1,329

Side-by-side

Stat Big Sky Copper Mountain Edge
Window lift ticket$222$274Big Sky
Online (30+ days)$98$180Big Sky
Season pass$1,329$1,329Tied
Annual snowfall400"251"Big Sky
Skiable acres5,8502,507Big Sky
Vertical drop4,366'2,738'Big Sky
Runs317150Big Sky
Lifts2824Big Sky
Summit elevation11,166'12,472'Copper Mountain
Beginner terrain15%21%Copper Mountain
Advanced terrain60%54%Big Sky
Average lift wait10 min12 minBig Sky

The Match

Big Sky is cheaper at the gate ($98 vs $180 entry). Big Sky is significantly bigger (5,850 vs 2,507 acres). Big Sky sees more snow (400" vs 251"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.