Bretton Woods vs Sugar Bowl
Comparing Bretton Woods (NH) and Sugar Bowl (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods, NH
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Sugar Bowl
Norden, CA
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Bretton Woods | Sugar Bowl | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $149 | Tied |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $89 | Tied |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 500" | Sugar Bowl |
| Skiable acres | 464 | 1,650 | Sugar Bowl |
| Vertical drop | 2,380' | 1,500' | Bretton Woods |
| Runs | 94 | 103 | Sugar Bowl |
| Lifts | 8 | 13 | Sugar Bowl |
| Summit elevation | 3,625' | 8,383' | Sugar Bowl |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 17% | Bretton Woods |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 38% | Sugar Bowl |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 7 min | Bretton Woods |
The Match
Sugar Bowl is significantly bigger (1,650 vs 464 acres). Sugar Bowl sees more snow (500" vs 250"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.