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Northstar vs Telluride

Comparing Northstar (CA) and Telluride (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

Telluride

Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051

Side-by-side

Stat Northstar Telluride Edge
Window lift ticket$199$328Northstar
Online (30+ days)$127$165Northstar
Season pass$1,051$1,051Tied
Annual snowfall350"300"Northstar
Skiable acres3,1702,000Northstar
Vertical drop2,280'4,425'Telluride
Runs100149Telluride
Lifts2017Northstar
Summit elevation8,610'13,282'Telluride
Beginner terrain13%23%Telluride
Advanced terrain27%41%Telluride
Average lift wait12 min5 minTelluride

The Match

Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $165 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 2,000 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 300"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.