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Sunday River vs Whitefish Mountain

Comparing Sunday River (ME) and Whitefish Mountain (MT) 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

Whitefish Mountain

Whitefish, MT
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$115
Online (advance)$55
Season pass

Side-by-side

Stat Sunday River Whitefish Mountain Edge
Window lift ticket$159$115Whitefish Mountain
Online (30+ days)$89$55Whitefish Mountain
Season passTied
Annual snowfall200"300"Whitefish Mountain
Skiable acres8703,000Whitefish Mountain
Vertical drop2,340'2,353'Whitefish Mountain
Runs156100Sunday River
Lifts1912Sunday River
Summit elevation3,140'6,800'Whitefish Mountain
Beginner terrain30%20%Sunday River
Advanced terrain34%36%Whitefish Mountain
Average lift wait10 min5 minWhitefish Mountain

The Match

Whitefish Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($55 vs $89 entry). Whitefish Mountain is significantly bigger (3,000 vs 870 acres). Whitefish Mountain sees more snow (300" vs 200"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.