Heavenly vs Steamboat
Comparing Heavenly (CA) and Steamboat (CO) 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
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Heavenly | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $191 | $339 | Heavenly |
| Online (30+ days) | $119 | $149 | Heavenly |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,329 | Heavenly |
| Annual snowfall | 360" | 342" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 4,800 | 3,741 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 3,812' | 3,668' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 97 | 184 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 30 | 23 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 10,067' | 10,568' | Steamboat |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 14% | Heavenly |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 44% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 18 min | 10 min | Steamboat |
The Match
Heavenly is cheaper at the gate ($119 vs $149 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 3,741 acres). Pass affiliation: Heavenly is Epic, Steamboat is Ikon.