Northstar vs Okemo
Comparing Northstar (CA) and Okemo (VT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Okemo
Ludlow, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Northstar | Okemo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $199 | $239 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $127 | $149 | Northstar |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 350" | 250" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 3,170 | 1,500 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 2,280' | 2,150' | Northstar |
| Runs | 100 | 122 | Okemo |
| Lifts | 20 | 20 | Tied |
| Summit elevation | 8,610' | 3,308' | Northstar |
| Beginner terrain | 13% | 27% | Okemo |
| Advanced terrain | 27% | 34% | Okemo |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 10 min | Okemo |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $149 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 1,500 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 250"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.