Mammoth Mountain vs Steamboat
Comparing Mammoth Mountain (CA) and Steamboat (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$77
Season pass$1,329
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mammoth Mountain | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $219 | $339 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $77 | $149 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 400" | 342" | Mammoth Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 3,500 | 3,741 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 3,100' | 3,668' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 178 | 184 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 24 | 23 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 11,053' | 10,568' | Mammoth Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 14% | Mammoth Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 44% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 15 min | 10 min | Steamboat |
The Match
Mammoth Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($77 vs $149 entry). Mammoth Mountain sees more snow (400" vs 342"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.