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Big Sky vs Keystone

Comparing Big Sky (MT) and Keystone (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

Keystone

Keystone, CO
Epic pass
Window price$292
Online (advance)$220
Season pass$1,051

Side-by-side

Stat Big Sky Keystone Edge
Window lift ticket$222$292Big Sky
Online (30+ days)$98$220Big Sky
Season pass$1,329$1,051Keystone
Annual snowfall400"235"Big Sky
Skiable acres5,8503,148Big Sky
Vertical drop4,366'3,128'Big Sky
Runs317140Big Sky
Lifts2821Big Sky
Summit elevation11,166'12,408'Keystone
Beginner terrain15%12%Big Sky
Advanced terrain60%54%Big Sky
Average lift wait10 min14 minBig Sky

The Match

Big Sky is cheaper at the gate ($98 vs $220 entry). Big Sky is significantly bigger (5,850 vs 3,148 acres). Big Sky sees more snow (400" vs 235"). Pass affiliation: Big Sky is Ikon, Keystone is Epic.