Snowbasin vs Snowbird
Comparing Snowbasin (UT) and Snowbird (UT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Snowbasin
Huntsville, UT
Ikon + MC pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$179
Season pass$1,329
Snowbird
Snowbird, UT
Independent pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,199
Side-by-side
| Stat | Snowbasin | Snowbird | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $229 | $229 | Tied |
| Online (30+ days) | $179 | $149 | Snowbird |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,199 | Snowbird |
| Annual snowfall | 350" | 500" | Snowbird |
| Skiable acres | 3,000 | 2,500 | Snowbasin |
| Vertical drop | 2,960' | 3,240' | Snowbird |
| Runs | 115 | 140 | Snowbird |
| Lifts | 12 | 10 | Snowbasin |
| Summit elevation | 9,200' | 11,300' | Snowbird |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 27% | Snowbird |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 35% | Snowbird |
| Average lift wait | 5 min | 12 min | Snowbasin |
The Match
Snowbird is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $179 entry). Snowbird sees more snow (500" vs 350"). Pass affiliation: Snowbasin is Ikon + MC, Snowbird is Independent.