Sugar Bowl vs Sun Peaks
Comparing Sugar Bowl (CA) and Sun Peaks (BC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Sugar Bowl
Norden, CA
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks, BC
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$119
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sugar Bowl | Sun Peaks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $139 | Sun Peaks |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $119 | Sugar Bowl |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 500" | 300" | Sugar Bowl |
| Skiable acres | 1,650 | 4,400 | Sun Peaks |
| Vertical drop | 1,500' | 2,952' | Sun Peaks |
| Runs | 103 | 144 | Sun Peaks |
| Lifts | 13 | 13 | Tied |
| Summit elevation | 8,383' | 7,001' | Sugar Bowl |
| Beginner terrain | 17% | 10% | Sugar Bowl |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 32% | Sugar Bowl |
| Average lift wait | 7 min | 5 min | Sun Peaks |
The Match
Sugar Bowl is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $119 entry). Sun Peaks is significantly bigger (4,400 vs 1,650 acres). Sugar Bowl sees more snow (500" vs 300"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.