Northstar vs Solitude
Comparing Northstar (CA) and Solitude (UT) 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
Solitude
Solitude, UT
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Northstar | Solitude | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $199 | $199 | Tied |
| Online (30+ days) | $127 | $139 | Northstar |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Northstar |
| Annual snowfall | 350" | 500" | Solitude |
| Skiable acres | 3,170 | 1,200 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 2,280' | 2,494' | Solitude |
| Runs | 100 | 82 | Northstar |
| Lifts | 20 | 8 | Northstar |
| Summit elevation | 8,610' | 10,488' | Solitude |
| Beginner terrain | 13% | 20% | Solitude |
| Advanced terrain | 27% | 30% | Solitude |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 6 min | Solitude |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $139 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 1,200 acres). Solitude sees more snow (500" vs 350"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.