Bretton Woods vs Whitefish Mountain
Comparing Bretton Woods (NH) and Whitefish Mountain (MT) 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—
Whitefish Mountain
Whitefish, MT
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$115
Online (advance)$55
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Bretton Woods | Whitefish Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $115 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $55 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 300" | Whitefish Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 464 | 3,000 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,380' | 2,353' | Bretton Woods |
| Runs | 94 | 100 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Lifts | 8 | 12 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 3,625' | 6,800' | Whitefish Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 20% | Bretton Woods |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 36% | Whitefish Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 5 min | Whitefish Mountain |
The Match
Whitefish Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($55 vs $89 entry). Whitefish Mountain is significantly bigger (3,000 vs 464 acres). Whitefish Mountain sees more snow (300" vs 250"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.