Monarch Mountain vs Silverton Mountain
Comparing Monarch Mountain (CO) and Silverton Mountain (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Monarch Mountain
Salida, CO
Independent pass
Window price$99
Online (advance)$79
Season pass$649
Silverton Mountain
Silverton, CO
Independent pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Monarch Mountain | Silverton Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $99 | $139 | Monarch Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $139 | Monarch Mountain |
| Season pass | $649 | — | Monarch Mountain |
| Annual snowfall | 350" | 400" | Silverton Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 665 | 1,819 | Silverton Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 1,946' | 3,087' | Silverton Mountain |
| Runs | 50 | 0 | Monarch Mountain |
| Lifts | 8 | 1 | Monarch Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 11,244' | 13,487' | Silverton Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 22% | 0% | Monarch Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 100% | Silverton Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 3 min | — | Monarch Mountain |
The Match
Monarch Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $139 entry). Silverton Mountain is significantly bigger (1,819 vs 665 acres). Both are on the Independent pass — same pass, same wallet.