Steamboat vs Stowe
Comparing Steamboat (CO) and Stowe (VT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Stowe
Stowe, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Steamboat | Stowe | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $339 | $239 | Stowe |
| Online (30+ days) | $149 | $169 | Steamboat |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,051 | Stowe |
| Annual snowfall | 342" | 300" | Steamboat |
| Skiable acres | 3,741 | 485 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 3,668' | 2,331' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 184 | 116 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 23 | 12 | Steamboat |
| Summit elevation | 10,568' | 4,393' | Steamboat |
| Beginner terrain | 14% | 16% | Stowe |
| Advanced terrain | 44% | 25% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 12 min | Steamboat |
The Match
Steamboat is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $169 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 485 acres). Pass affiliation: Steamboat is Ikon, Stowe is Epic.