Steamboat vs Winter Park
Comparing Steamboat (CO) and Winter Park (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
Winter Park
Winter Park, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$287
Online (advance)$215
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Steamboat | Winter Park | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $339 | $287 | Winter Park |
| Online (30+ days) | $149 | $215 | Steamboat |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 342" | 344" | Winter Park |
| Skiable acres | 3,741 | 3,081 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 3,668' | 3,060' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 184 | 171 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 23 | 23 | Tied |
| Summit elevation | 10,568' | 12,060' | Winter Park |
| Beginner terrain | 14% | 8% | Steamboat |
| Advanced terrain | 44% | 71% | Winter Park |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 15 min | Steamboat |
The Match
Steamboat is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $215 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 3,081 acres). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.