MOUNTAINMATCH
HomeCompare › Boyne Highlands vs Northstar

Boyne Highlands vs Northstar

Comparing Boyne Highlands (MI) and Northstar (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

Northstar

Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051

Side-by-side

Stat Boyne Highlands Northstar Edge
Window lift ticket$105$199Boyne Highlands
Online (30+ days)$85$127Boyne Highlands
Season pass$1,051$1,051Tied
Annual snowfall150"350"Northstar
Skiable acres4323,170Northstar
Vertical drop552'2,280'Northstar
Runs53100Northstar
Lifts820Northstar
Summit elevation1,175'8,610'Northstar
Beginner terrain28%13%Boyne Highlands
Advanced terrain30%27%Boyne Highlands
Average lift wait12 minNorthstar

The Match

Boyne Highlands is cheaper at the gate ($85 vs $127 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 432 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 150"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.