Powder Mountain vs Snowbird
Comparing Powder Mountain (UT) and Snowbird (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—
Snowbird
Snowbird, UT
Independent pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,199
Side-by-side
| Stat | Powder Mountain | Snowbird | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $219 | $229 | Powder Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $109 | $149 | Powder Mountain |
| Season pass | — | $1,199 | Snowbird |
| Annual snowfall | 400" | 500" | Snowbird |
| Skiable acres | 8,000 | 2,500 | Powder Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,200' | 3,240' | Snowbird |
| Runs | — | 140 | Snowbird |
| Lifts | 2 | 10 | Snowbird |
| Summit elevation | 9,400' | 11,300' | Snowbird |
| Beginner terrain | — | 27% | Snowbird |
| Advanced terrain | — | 35% | Snowbird |
| Average lift wait | — | 12 min | Snowbird |
The Match
Powder Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($109 vs $149 entry). Powder Mountain is significantly bigger (8,000 vs 2,500 acres). Snowbird sees more snow (500" vs 400"). Both are on the Independent pass — same pass, same wallet.