Blue Mountain vs Steamboat
Comparing Blue Mountain (ON) and Steamboat (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Blue Mountain
Collingwood, ON
Ikon pass
Window price$59
Online (advance)$75
Season pass$1,329
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Blue Mountain | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $59 | $339 | Blue Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $75 | $149 | Blue Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 120" | 342" | Steamboat |
| Skiable acres | 385 | 3,741 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 720' | 3,668' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 43 | 184 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 16 | 23 | Steamboat |
| Summit elevation | 1,910' | 10,568' | Steamboat |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 14% | Blue Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 40% | 44% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 10 min | Tied |
The Match
Blue Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($59 vs $149 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 385 acres). Steamboat sees more snow (342" vs 120"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.