MOUNTAINMATCH
HomeCompare › Breckenridge vs Northstar

Breckenridge vs Northstar

Comparing Breckenridge (CO) and Northstar (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.

Breckenridge

Breckenridge, CO
Epic pass
Window price$321
Online (advance)$220
Season pass$1,051

Northstar

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

Side-by-side

Stat Breckenridge Northstar Edge
Window lift ticket$321$199Northstar
Online (30+ days)$220$127Northstar
Season pass$1,051$1,051Tied
Annual snowfall220"350"Northstar
Skiable acres2,9083,170Northstar
Vertical drop3,398'2,280'Breckenridge
Runs187100Breckenridge
Lifts3520Breckenridge
Summit elevation12,998'8,610'Breckenridge
Beginner terrain14%13%Breckenridge
Advanced terrain55%27%Breckenridge
Average lift wait20 min12 minNorthstar

The Match

Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $220 entry). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 220"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.