Panorama vs Taos Ski Valley
Comparing Panorama (BC) and Taos Ski Valley (NM) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Panorama
Invermere, BC
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$129
Online (advance)$109
Season pass—
Taos Ski Valley
Taos, NM
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$115
Online (advance)$80
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Panorama | Taos Ski Valley | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $129 | $115 | Taos Ski Valley |
| Online (30+ days) | $109 | $80 | Taos Ski Valley |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 177" | Panorama |
| Skiable acres | 2,847 | 1,294 | Panorama |
| Vertical drop | 4,200' | 3,131' | Panorama |
| Runs | 135 | 119 | Panorama |
| Lifts | 12 | 13 | Taos Ski Valley |
| Summit elevation | 7,711' | 12,481' | Taos Ski Valley |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 13% | Panorama |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 33% | Taos Ski Valley |
| Average lift wait | — | 5 min | Taos Ski Valley |
The Match
Taos Ski Valley is cheaper at the gate ($80 vs $109 entry). Panorama is significantly bigger (2,847 vs 1,294 acres). Panorama sees more snow (300" vs 177"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.