Heavenly vs Solitude
Comparing Heavenly (CA) and Solitude (UT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Solitude
Solitude, UT
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$139
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Side-by-side
| Stat | Heavenly | Solitude | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $191 | $199 | Heavenly |
| Online (30+ days) | $119 | $139 | Heavenly |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Heavenly |
| Annual snowfall | 360" | 500" | Solitude |
| Skiable acres | 4,800 | 1,200 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 3,812' | 2,494' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 97 | 82 | Heavenly |
| Lifts | 30 | 8 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 10,067' | 10,488' | Solitude |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 20% | Tied |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 30% | Heavenly |
| Average lift wait | 18 min | 6 min | Solitude |
The Match
Heavenly is cheaper at the gate ($119 vs $139 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 1,200 acres). Solitude sees more snow (500" vs 360"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.