Copper Mountain vs Telluride
Comparing Copper Mountain (CO) and Telluride (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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $274 | $328 | Copper Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $180 | $165 | Telluride |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 251" | 300" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 2,507 | 2,000 | Copper Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,738' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 150 | 149 | Copper Mountain |
| Lifts | 24 | 17 | Copper Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 12,472' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 54% | 41% | Copper Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Telluride is cheaper at the gate ($165 vs $180 entry). Copper Mountain is significantly bigger (2,507 vs 2,000 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 251"). Pass affiliation: Copper Mountain is Ikon, Telluride is Epic.