Boyne Mountain vs Kirkwood
Comparing Boyne Mountain (MI) and Kirkwood (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
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, CA
Epic pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Boyne Mountain | Kirkwood | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $120 | $139 | Boyne Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $75 | $99 | Boyne Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 150" | 600" | Kirkwood |
| Skiable acres | 415 | 2,300 | Kirkwood |
| Vertical drop | 500' | 2,000' | Kirkwood |
| Runs | 60 | 86 | Kirkwood |
| Lifts | 12 | 13 | Kirkwood |
| Summit elevation | 1,290' | 9,800' | Kirkwood |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 12% | Boyne Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 57% | Kirkwood |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 5 min | Kirkwood |
The Match
Boyne Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($75 vs $99 entry). Kirkwood is significantly bigger (2,300 vs 415 acres). Kirkwood sees more snow (600" vs 150"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.