Sun Valley vs Telluride
Comparing Sun Valley (ID) and Telluride (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Sun Valley
Sun Valley, ID
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sun Valley | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $149 | $328 | Sun Valley |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $165 | Sun Valley |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 220" | 300" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 2,457 | 2,000 | Sun Valley |
| Vertical drop | 3,400' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 124 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 17 | 17 | Tied |
| Summit elevation | 9,150' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 36% | 23% | Sun Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 22% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Sun Valley is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $165 entry). Sun Valley is significantly bigger (2,457 vs 2,000 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 220"). Pass affiliation: Sun Valley is Mountain Collective, Telluride is Epic.