Bretton Woods vs Sun Valley
Comparing Bretton Woods (NH) and Sun Valley (ID) 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—
Sun Valley
Sun Valley, ID
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Bretton Woods | Sun Valley | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $149 | Tied |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $89 | Tied |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 220" | Bretton Woods |
| Skiable acres | 464 | 2,457 | Sun Valley |
| Vertical drop | 2,380' | 3,400' | Sun Valley |
| Runs | 94 | 124 | Sun Valley |
| Lifts | 8 | 17 | Sun Valley |
| Summit elevation | 3,625' | 9,150' | Sun Valley |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 36% | Sun Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 22% | Bretton Woods |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 6 min | Tied |
The Match
Sun Valley is significantly bigger (2,457 vs 464 acres). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.