Grand Targhee vs Sugar Bowl
Comparing Grand Targhee (WY) and Sugar Bowl (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Grand Targhee
Alta, WY
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$165
Online (advance)$103
Season pass—
Sugar Bowl
Norden, CA
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Grand Targhee | Sugar Bowl | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $165 | $149 | Sugar Bowl |
| Online (30+ days) | $103 | $89 | Sugar Bowl |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 500" | 500" | Tied |
| Skiable acres | 2,602 | 1,650 | Grand Targhee |
| Vertical drop | 2,270' | 1,500' | Grand Targhee |
| Runs | 74 | 103 | Sugar Bowl |
| Lifts | 6 | 13 | Sugar Bowl |
| Summit elevation | 10,725' | 8,383' | Grand Targhee |
| Beginner terrain | 10% | 17% | Sugar Bowl |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 38% | Sugar Bowl |
| Average lift wait | 4 min | 7 min | Grand Targhee |
The Match
Sugar Bowl is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $103 entry). Grand Targhee is significantly bigger (2,602 vs 1,650 acres). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.