Kirkwood vs Solitude
Comparing Kirkwood (CA) and Solitude (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
Solitude
Solitude, UT
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Kirkwood | Solitude | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $139 | $199 | Kirkwood |
| Online (30+ days) | $99 | $139 | Kirkwood |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Kirkwood |
| Annual snowfall | 600" | 500" | Kirkwood |
| Skiable acres | 2,300 | 1,200 | Kirkwood |
| Vertical drop | 2,000' | 2,494' | Solitude |
| Runs | 86 | 82 | Kirkwood |
| Lifts | 13 | 8 | Kirkwood |
| Summit elevation | 9,800' | 10,488' | Solitude |
| Beginner terrain | 12% | 20% | Solitude |
| Advanced terrain | 57% | 30% | Kirkwood |
| Average lift wait | 5 min | 6 min | Kirkwood |
The Match
Kirkwood is cheaper at the gate ($99 vs $139 entry). Kirkwood is significantly bigger (2,300 vs 1,200 acres). Kirkwood sees more snow (600" vs 500"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.