Mt. Bachelor vs Steamboat
Comparing Mt. Bachelor (OR) and Steamboat (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Mt. Bachelor
Bend, OR
Ikon pass
Window price$224
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,329
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mt. Bachelor | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $224 | $339 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Online (30+ days) | $99 | $149 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 462" | 342" | Mt. Bachelor |
| Skiable acres | 4,300 | 3,741 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Vertical drop | 3,365' | 3,668' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 110 | 184 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 17 | 23 | Steamboat |
| Summit elevation | 9,100' | 10,568' | Steamboat |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 14% | Mt. Bachelor |
| Advanced terrain | 60% | 44% | Mt. Bachelor |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 10 min | Tied |
The Match
Mt. Bachelor is cheaper at the gate ($99 vs $149 entry). Mt. Bachelor sees more snow (462" vs 342"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.