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Northstar vs Sun Valley

Comparing Northstar (CA) and Sun Valley (ID) 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

Sun Valley

Sun Valley, ID
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass

Side-by-side

Stat Northstar Sun Valley Edge
Window lift ticket$199$149Sun Valley
Online (30+ days)$127$89Sun Valley
Season pass$1,051Northstar
Annual snowfall350"220"Northstar
Skiable acres3,1702,457Northstar
Vertical drop2,280'3,400'Sun Valley
Runs100124Sun Valley
Lifts2017Northstar
Summit elevation8,610'9,150'Sun Valley
Beginner terrain13%36%Sun Valley
Advanced terrain27%22%Northstar
Average lift wait12 min6 minSun Valley

The Match

Sun Valley is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $127 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 2,457 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 220"). Pass affiliation: Northstar is Epic, Sun Valley is Mountain Collective.