Brighton vs Snowbird
Comparing Brighton (UT) and Snowbird (UT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Brighton
Brighton, UT
Independent pass
Window price$159
Online (advance)$109
Season pass$549
Snowbird
Snowbird, UT
Independent pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,199
Side-by-side
| Stat | Brighton | Snowbird | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $159 | $229 | Brighton |
| Online (30+ days) | $109 | $149 | Brighton |
| Season pass | $549 | $1,199 | Brighton |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 500" | Snowbird |
| Skiable acres | 1,050 | 2,500 | Snowbird |
| Vertical drop | 1,745' | 3,240' | Snowbird |
| Runs | 64 | 140 | Snowbird |
| Lifts | 8 | 10 | Snowbird |
| Summit elevation | 10,500' | 11,300' | Snowbird |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | 27% | Snowbird |
| Advanced terrain | 39% | 35% | Brighton |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 12 min | Brighton |
The Match
Brighton is cheaper at the gate ($109 vs $149 entry). Snowbird is significantly bigger (2,500 vs 1,050 acres). Snowbird sees more snow (500" vs 300"). Both are on the Independent pass — same pass, same wallet.