Copper Mountain vs Sunlight Mountain
Comparing Copper Mountain (CO) and Sunlight Mountain (CO) 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
Sunlight Mountain
Glenwood Springs, CO
Independent pass
Window price$89
Online (advance)$49
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Side-by-side
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Sunlight Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $274 | $89 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $180 | $49 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | — | Copper Mountain |
| Annual snowfall | 251" | 250" | Copper Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 2,507 | 680 | Copper Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,738' | 2,010' | Copper Mountain |
| Runs | 150 | 72 | Copper Mountain |
| Lifts | 24 | 3 | Copper Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 12,472' | 9,895' | Copper Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | 20% | Copper Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 54% | 25% | Copper Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | — | Copper Mountain |
The Match
Sunlight Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($49 vs $180 entry). Copper Mountain is significantly bigger (2,507 vs 680 acres). Pass affiliation: Copper Mountain is Ikon, Sunlight Mountain is Independent.