Boyne Highlands vs Telluride
Comparing Boyne Highlands (MI) and Telluride (CO) 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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Boyne Highlands | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $105 | $328 | Boyne Highlands |
| Online (30+ days) | $85 | $165 | Boyne Highlands |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 150" | 300" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 432 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 552' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 53 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 8 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 1,175' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 28% | 23% | Boyne Highlands |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | — | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Boyne Highlands is cheaper at the gate ($85 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 432 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 150"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.