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 | $328 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $127 | $165 | Northstar |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 350" | 300" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 3,170 | 2,000 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 2,280' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 100 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 20 | 17 | Northstar |
| Summit elevation | 8,610' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 13% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 27% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 5 min | Telluride |
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.