Keystone vs Vail
Comparing Keystone (CO) and Vail (CO) 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
Vail
Vail, CO
Epic pass
Window price$356
Online (advance)$199
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Keystone | Vail | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $292 | $356 | Keystone |
| Online (30+ days) | $220 | $199 | Vail |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 235" | 247" | Vail |
| Skiable acres | 3,148 | 5,317 | Vail |
| Vertical drop | 3,128' | 3,450' | Vail |
| Runs | 140 | 277 | Vail |
| Lifts | 21 | 33 | Vail |
| Summit elevation | 12,408' | 11,370' | Keystone |
| Beginner terrain | 12% | 18% | Vail |
| Advanced terrain | 54% | 53% | Keystone |
| Average lift wait | 14 min | 18 min | Keystone |
The Match
Vail is cheaper at the gate ($199 vs $220 entry). Vail is significantly bigger (5,317 vs 3,148 acres). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.