Northstar vs Steamboat
Comparing Northstar (CA) and Steamboat (CO) 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
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Northstar | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $199 | $339 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $127 | $149 | Northstar |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,329 | Northstar |
| Annual snowfall | 350" | 342" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 3,170 | 3,741 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 2,280' | 3,668' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 100 | 184 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 20 | 23 | Steamboat |
| Summit elevation | 8,610' | 10,568' | Steamboat |
| Beginner terrain | 13% | 14% | Steamboat |
| Advanced terrain | 27% | 44% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 10 min | Steamboat |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $149 entry). Pass affiliation: Northstar is Epic, Steamboat is Ikon.