Heavenly vs Whiteface
Comparing Heavenly (CA) and Whiteface (NY) 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
Whiteface
Wilmington, NY
Epic pass
Window price$109
Online (advance)$79
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Heavenly | Whiteface | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $191 | $109 | Whiteface |
| Online (30+ days) | $119 | $79 | Whiteface |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 360" | 200" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 4,800 | 645 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 3,812' | 3,430' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 97 | 86 | Heavenly |
| Lifts | 30 | 11 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 10,067' | 4,867' | Heavenly |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 20% | Tied |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 38% | Whiteface |
| Average lift wait | 18 min | 8 min | Whiteface |
The Match
Whiteface is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $119 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 645 acres). Heavenly sees more snow (360" vs 200"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.