Monarch Mountain vs Telluride
Comparing Monarch Mountain (CO) and Telluride (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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Monarch Mountain | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $99 | $328 | Monarch Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $79 | $165 | Monarch Mountain |
| Season pass | $649 | $1,051 | Monarch Mountain |
| Annual snowfall | 350" | 300" | Monarch Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 665 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 1,946' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 50 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 8 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 11,244' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 22% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 41% | Monarch Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 3 min | 5 min | Monarch Mountain |
The Match
Monarch Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 665 acres). Monarch Mountain sees more snow (350" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: Monarch Mountain is Independent, Telluride is Epic.