Grand Targhee vs Sugarloaf
Comparing Grand Targhee (WY) and Sugarloaf (ME) 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—
Sugarloaf
Carrabassett Valley, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$79
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Grand Targhee | Sugarloaf | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $165 | $149 | Sugarloaf |
| Online (30+ days) | $103 | $79 | Sugarloaf |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 500" | 240" | Grand Targhee |
| Skiable acres | 2,602 | 1,293 | Grand Targhee |
| Vertical drop | 2,270' | 2,820' | Sugarloaf |
| Runs | 74 | 162 | Sugarloaf |
| Lifts | 6 | 16 | Sugarloaf |
| Summit elevation | 10,725' | 4,237' | Grand Targhee |
| Beginner terrain | 10% | 20% | Sugarloaf |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 48% | Sugarloaf |
| Average lift wait | 4 min | 7 min | Grand Targhee |
The Match
Sugarloaf is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $103 entry). Grand Targhee is significantly bigger (2,602 vs 1,293 acres). Grand Targhee sees more snow (500" vs 240"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.