Powder Mountain vs Snowbasin
Comparing Powder Mountain (UT) and Snowbasin (UT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Powder Mountain
Eden, UT
Independent pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$109
Season pass—
Snowbasin
Huntsville, UT
Ikon + MC pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$179
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Powder Mountain | Snowbasin | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $219 | $229 | Powder Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $109 | $179 | Powder Mountain |
| Season pass | — | $1,329 | Snowbasin |
| Annual snowfall | 400" | 350" | Powder Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 8,000 | 3,000 | Powder Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,200' | 2,960' | Snowbasin |
| Runs | — | 115 | Snowbasin |
| Lifts | 2 | 12 | Snowbasin |
| Summit elevation | 9,400' | 9,200' | Powder Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | — | 20% | Snowbasin |
| Advanced terrain | — | 30% | Snowbasin |
| Average lift wait | — | 5 min | Snowbasin |
The Match
Powder Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($109 vs $179 entry). Powder Mountain is significantly bigger (8,000 vs 3,000 acres). Pass affiliation: Powder Mountain is Independent, Snowbasin is Ikon + MC.