Telluride vs Whiteface
Comparing Telluride (CO) and Whiteface (NY) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Whiteface
Wilmington, NY
Epic pass
Window price$109
Online (advance)$79
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Telluride | Whiteface | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $328 | $109 | Whiteface |
| Online (30+ days) | $165 | $79 | Whiteface |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 200" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 2,000 | 645 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 4,425' | 3,430' | Telluride |
| Runs | 149 | 86 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 17 | 11 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 13,282' | 4,867' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 23% | 20% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 41% | 38% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 5 min | 8 min | Telluride |
The Match
Whiteface is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 645 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 200"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.