Sunlight Mountain vs Telluride
Comparing Sunlight Mountain (CO) and Telluride (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Sunlight Mountain
Glenwood Springs, CO
Independent pass
Window price$89
Online (advance)$49
Season pass—
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Sunlight Mountain | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $89 | $328 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $49 | $165 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 300" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 680 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 2,010' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 72 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 3 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 9,895' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 25% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | — | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Sunlight Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($49 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 680 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 250"). Pass affiliation: Sunlight Mountain is Independent, Telluride is Epic.