Steamboat vs Telluride
Comparing Steamboat (CO) and Telluride (CO) 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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Steamboat | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $339 | $328 | Telluride |
| Online (30+ days) | $149 | $165 | Steamboat |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 342" | 300" | Steamboat |
| Skiable acres | 3,741 | 2,000 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 3,668' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 184 | 149 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 23 | 17 | Steamboat |
| Summit elevation | 10,568' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 14% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 44% | 41% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Steamboat is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $165 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 2,000 acres). Pass affiliation: Steamboat is Ikon, Telluride is Epic.