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Big Sky vs Stowe

Comparing Big Sky (MT) and Stowe (VT) 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

Stowe

Stowe, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051

Side-by-side

Stat Big Sky Stowe Edge
Window lift ticket$222$239Big Sky
Online (30+ days)$98$169Big Sky
Season pass$1,329$1,051Stowe
Annual snowfall400"300"Big Sky
Skiable acres5,850485Big Sky
Vertical drop4,366'2,331'Big Sky
Runs317116Big Sky
Lifts2812Big Sky
Summit elevation11,166'4,393'Big Sky
Beginner terrain15%16%Stowe
Advanced terrain60%25%Big Sky
Average lift wait10 min12 minBig Sky

The Match

Big Sky is cheaper at the gate ($98 vs $169 entry). Big Sky is significantly bigger (5,850 vs 485 acres). Big Sky sees more snow (400" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: Big Sky is Ikon, Stowe is Epic.