Boyne Mountain vs Heavenly
Comparing Boyne Mountain (MI) and Heavenly (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Boyne Mountain
Boyne Falls, MI
Epic pass
Window price$120
Online (advance)$75
Season pass$1,051
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Boyne Mountain | Heavenly | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $120 | $191 | Boyne Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $75 | $119 | Boyne Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 150" | 360" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 415 | 4,800 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 500' | 3,812' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 60 | 97 | Heavenly |
| Lifts | 12 | 30 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 1,290' | 10,067' | Heavenly |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 20% | Boyne Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 35% | Heavenly |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 18 min | Boyne Mountain |
The Match
Boyne Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($75 vs $119 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 415 acres). Heavenly sees more snow (360" vs 150"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.