Stowe vs Telluride
Comparing Stowe (VT) and Telluride (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Stowe
Stowe, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Stowe | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $328 | Stowe |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $165 | Telluride |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 300" | Tied |
| Skiable acres | 485 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 2,331' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 116 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 12 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 4,393' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 16% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 25% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Telluride is cheaper at the gate ($165 vs $169 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 485 acres). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.