Copper Mountain vs Mt. Bachelor
Comparing Copper Mountain (CO) and Mt. Bachelor (OR) 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
Mt. Bachelor
Bend, OR
Ikon pass
Window price$224
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Mt. Bachelor | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $274 | $224 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Online (30+ days) | $180 | $99 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 251" | 462" | Mt. Bachelor |
| Skiable acres | 2,507 | 4,300 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Vertical drop | 2,738' | 3,365' | Mt. Bachelor |
| Runs | 150 | 110 | Copper Mountain |
| Lifts | 24 | 17 | Copper Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 12,472' | 9,100' | Copper Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | 15% | Copper Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 54% | 60% | Mt. Bachelor |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 10 min | Mt. Bachelor |
The Match
Mt. Bachelor is cheaper at the gate ($99 vs $180 entry). Mt. Bachelor is significantly bigger (4,300 vs 2,507 acres). Mt. Bachelor sees more snow (462" vs 251"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.