Silverton Mountain vs Sunlight Mountain
Comparing Silverton Mountain (CO) and Sunlight Mountain (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Silverton Mountain
Silverton, CO
Independent pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Sunlight Mountain
Glenwood Springs, CO
Independent pass
Window price$89
Online (advance)$49
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Silverton Mountain | Sunlight Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $139 | $89 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $139 | $49 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 400" | 250" | Silverton Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 1,819 | 680 | Silverton Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 3,087' | 2,010' | Silverton Mountain |
| Runs | 0 | 72 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Lifts | 1 | 3 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 13,487' | 9,895' | Silverton Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 0% | 20% | Sunlight Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 100% | 25% | Silverton Mountain |
| Average lift wait | — | — | Tied |
The Match
Sunlight Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($49 vs $139 entry). Silverton Mountain is significantly bigger (1,819 vs 680 acres). Silverton Mountain sees more snow (400" vs 250"). Both are on the Independent pass — same pass, same wallet.