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Loveland vs Steamboat

Comparing Loveland (CO) and Steamboat (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.

Loveland

Georgetown, CO
Independent pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$599

Steamboat

Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329

Side-by-side

Stat Loveland Steamboat Edge
Window lift ticket$149$339Loveland
Online (30+ days)$119$149Loveland
Season pass$599$1,329Loveland
Annual snowfall380"342"Loveland
Skiable acres1,8003,741Steamboat
Vertical drop2,210'3,668'Steamboat
Runs94184Steamboat
Lifts923Steamboat
Summit elevation13,010'10,568'Loveland
Beginner terrain15%14%Loveland
Advanced terrain41%44%Steamboat
Average lift wait7 min10 minLoveland

The Match

Loveland is cheaper at the gate ($119 vs $149 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 1,800 acres). Pass affiliation: Loveland is Independent, Steamboat is Ikon.