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Lake Louise vs Sun Valley

Comparing Lake Louise (AB) and Sun Valley (ID) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.

Lake Louise

Lake Louise, AB
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$160
Online (advance)$145
Season pass

Sun Valley

Sun Valley, ID
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass

Side-by-side

Stat Lake Louise Sun Valley Edge
Window lift ticket$160$149Sun Valley
Online (30+ days)$145$89Sun Valley
Season passTied
Annual snowfall360"220"Lake Louise
Skiable acres4,2002,457Lake Louise
Vertical drop3,251'3,400'Sun Valley
Runs170124Lake Louise
Lifts1317Sun Valley
Summit elevation8,645'9,150'Sun Valley
Beginner terrain25%36%Sun Valley
Advanced terrain30%22%Lake Louise
Average lift wait6 minSun Valley

The Match

Sun Valley is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $145 entry). Lake Louise is significantly bigger (4,200 vs 2,457 acres). Lake Louise sees more snow (360" vs 220"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.