Copper Mountain vs Northstar
Comparing Copper Mountain (CO) and Northstar (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
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Northstar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $274 | $199 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $180 | $127 | Northstar |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,051 | Northstar |
| Annual snowfall | 251" | 350" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 2,507 | 3,170 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 2,738' | 2,280' | Copper Mountain |
| Runs | 150 | 100 | Copper Mountain |
| Lifts | 24 | 20 | Copper Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 12,472' | 8,610' | Copper Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | 13% | Copper Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 54% | 27% | Copper Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 12 min | Tied |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $180 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 2,507 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 251"). Pass affiliation: Copper Mountain is Ikon, Northstar is Epic.