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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$199Tied
Online (30+ days)$127$139Northstar
Season pass$1,051Northstar
Annual snowfall350"500"Solitude
Skiable acres3,1701,200Northstar
Vertical drop2,280'2,494'Solitude
Runs10082Northstar
Lifts208Northstar
Summit elevation8,610'10,488'Solitude
Beginner terrain13%20%Solitude
Advanced terrain27%30%Solitude
Average lift wait12 min6 minSolitude

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.