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Steamboat vs Sun Valley

Comparing Steamboat (CO) and Sun Valley (ID) 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

Sun Valley

Sun Valley, ID
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass

Side-by-side

Stat Steamboat Sun Valley Edge
Window lift ticket$339$149Sun Valley
Online (30+ days)$149$89Sun Valley
Season pass$1,329Steamboat
Annual snowfall342"220"Steamboat
Skiable acres3,7412,457Steamboat
Vertical drop3,668'3,400'Steamboat
Runs184124Steamboat
Lifts2317Steamboat
Summit elevation10,568'9,150'Steamboat
Beginner terrain14%36%Sun Valley
Advanced terrain44%22%Steamboat
Average lift wait10 min6 minSun Valley

The Match

Sun Valley is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $149 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 2,457 acres). Steamboat sees more snow (342" vs 220"). Pass affiliation: Steamboat is Ikon, Sun Valley is Mountain Collective.