Grand Targhee vs Whitefish Mountain
Comparing Grand Targhee (WY) and Whitefish Mountain (MT) 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—
Whitefish Mountain
Whitefish, MT
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$115
Online (advance)$55
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Grand Targhee | Whitefish Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $165 | $115 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $103 | $55 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 500" | 300" | Grand Targhee |
| Skiable acres | 2,602 | 3,000 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,270' | 2,353' | Whitefish Mountain |
| Runs | 74 | 100 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Lifts | 6 | 12 | Whitefish Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 10,725' | 6,800' | Grand Targhee |
| Beginner terrain | 10% | 20% | Whitefish Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 36% | Whitefish Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 4 min | 5 min | Grand Targhee |
The Match
Whitefish Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($55 vs $103 entry). Grand Targhee sees more snow (500" vs 300"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.