Copper Mountain vs Heavenly
Comparing Copper Mountain (CO) and Heavenly (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$274
Online (advance)$180
Season pass$1,329
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Heavenly | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $274 | $191 | Heavenly |
| Online (30+ days) | $180 | $119 | Heavenly |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,051 | Heavenly |
| Annual snowfall | 251" | 360" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 2,507 | 4,800 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 2,738' | 3,812' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 150 | 97 | Copper Mountain |
| Lifts | 24 | 30 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 12,472' | 10,067' | Copper Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | 20% | Copper Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 54% | 35% | Copper Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 18 min | Copper Mountain |
The Match
Heavenly is cheaper at the gate ($119 vs $180 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 2,507 acres). Heavenly sees more snow (360" vs 251"). Pass affiliation: Copper Mountain is Ikon, Heavenly is Epic.