Big Sky vs Steamboat
Comparing Big Sky (MT) and Steamboat (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
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Big Sky | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $222 | $339 | Big Sky |
| Online (30+ days) | $98 | $149 | Big Sky |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 400" | 342" | Big Sky |
| Skiable acres | 5,850 | 3,741 | Big Sky |
| Vertical drop | 4,366' | 3,668' | Big Sky |
| Runs | 317 | 184 | Big Sky |
| Lifts | 28 | 23 | Big Sky |
| Summit elevation | 11,166' | 10,568' | Big Sky |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 14% | Big Sky |
| Advanced terrain | 60% | 44% | Big Sky |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 10 min | Tied |
The Match
Big Sky is cheaper at the gate ($98 vs $149 entry). Big Sky is significantly bigger (5,850 vs 3,741 acres). Big Sky sees more snow (400" vs 342"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.