Solitude vs Telluride
Comparing Solitude (UT) and Telluride (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Solitude
Solitude, UT
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Solitude | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $199 | $328 | Solitude |
| Online (30+ days) | $139 | $165 | Solitude |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 500" | 300" | Solitude |
| Skiable acres | 1,200 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 2,494' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 82 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 8 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 10,488' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Solitude is cheaper at the gate ($139 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 1,200 acres). Solitude sees more snow (500" vs 300"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.