Sunday River vs Taos Ski Valley
Comparing Sunday River (ME) and Taos Ski Valley (NM) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Sunday River
Newry, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$159
Online (advance)$89
Season pass—
Taos Ski Valley
Taos, NM
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$115
Online (advance)$80
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sunday River | Taos Ski Valley | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $159 | $115 | Taos Ski Valley |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $80 | Taos Ski Valley |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 200" | 177" | Sunday River |
| Skiable acres | 870 | 1,294 | Taos Ski Valley |
| Vertical drop | 2,340' | 3,131' | Taos Ski Valley |
| Runs | 156 | 119 | Sunday River |
| Lifts | 19 | 13 | Sunday River |
| Summit elevation | 3,140' | 12,481' | Taos Ski Valley |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 13% | Sunday River |
| Advanced terrain | 34% | 33% | Sunday River |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 5 min | Taos Ski Valley |
The Match
Taos Ski Valley is cheaper at the gate ($80 vs $89 entry). Taos Ski Valley is significantly bigger (1,294 vs 870 acres). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.