Kirkwood vs Park City Mountain
Comparing Kirkwood (CA) and Park City Mountain (UT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, CA
Epic pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,051
Park City Mountain
Park City, UT
Epic pass
Window price$354
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Kirkwood | Park City Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $139 | $354 | Kirkwood |
| Online (30+ days) | $99 | $149 | Kirkwood |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 600" | 355" | Kirkwood |
| Skiable acres | 2,300 | 7,300 | Park City Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,000' | 3,226' | Park City Mountain |
| Runs | 86 | 330 | Park City Mountain |
| Lifts | 13 | 41 | Park City Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 9,800' | 10,000' | Park City Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 12% | 8% | Kirkwood |
| Advanced terrain | 57% | 51% | Kirkwood |
| Average lift wait | 5 min | 18 min | Kirkwood |
The Match
Kirkwood is cheaper at the gate ($99 vs $149 entry). Park City Mountain is significantly bigger (7,300 vs 2,300 acres). Kirkwood sees more snow (600" vs 355"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.