Boyne Highlands vs Kirkwood
Comparing Boyne Highlands (MI) and Kirkwood (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Boyne Highlands
Harbor Springs, MI
Epic pass
Window price$105
Online (advance)$85
Season pass$1,051
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, CA
Epic pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Boyne Highlands | Kirkwood | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $105 | $139 | Boyne Highlands |
| Online (30+ days) | $85 | $99 | Boyne Highlands |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 150" | 600" | Kirkwood |
| Skiable acres | 432 | 2,300 | Kirkwood |
| Vertical drop | 552' | 2,000' | Kirkwood |
| Runs | 53 | 86 | Kirkwood |
| Lifts | 8 | 13 | Kirkwood |
| Summit elevation | 1,175' | 9,800' | Kirkwood |
| Beginner terrain | 28% | 12% | Boyne Highlands |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 57% | Kirkwood |
| Average lift wait | — | 5 min | Kirkwood |
The Match
Boyne Highlands is cheaper at the gate ($85 vs $99 entry). Kirkwood is significantly bigger (2,300 vs 432 acres). Kirkwood sees more snow (600" vs 150"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.