Killington vs Steamboat
Comparing Killington (VT) and Steamboat (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Killington
Killington, VT
Independent pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$159
Season pass—
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Killington | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $219 | $339 | Killington |
| Online (30+ days) | $159 | $149 | Steamboat |
| Season pass | — | $1,329 | Steamboat |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 342" | Steamboat |
| Skiable acres | 1,980 | 3,741 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 3,050' | 3,668' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 155 | 184 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 22 | 23 | Steamboat |
| Summit elevation | 4,241' | 10,568' | Steamboat |
| Beginner terrain | 28% | 14% | Killington |
| Advanced terrain | 39% | 44% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 15 min | 10 min | Steamboat |
The Match
Steamboat is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $159 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 1,980 acres). Steamboat sees more snow (342" vs 250"). Pass affiliation: Killington is Independent, Steamboat is Ikon.