Keystone vs Northstar
Comparing Keystone (CO) and Northstar (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Keystone
Keystone, CO
Epic pass
Window price$292
Online (advance)$220
Season pass$1,051
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Keystone | Northstar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $292 | $199 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $220 | $127 | Northstar |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 235" | 350" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 3,148 | 3,170 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 3,128' | 2,280' | Keystone |
| Runs | 140 | 100 | Keystone |
| Lifts | 21 | 20 | Keystone |
| Summit elevation | 12,408' | 8,610' | Keystone |
| Beginner terrain | 12% | 13% | Northstar |
| Advanced terrain | 54% | 27% | Keystone |
| Average lift wait | 14 min | 12 min | Northstar |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $220 entry). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 235"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.