Telluride vs Wildcat
Comparing Telluride (CO) and Wildcat (NH) 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
Wildcat
Pinkham Notch, NH
Epic pass
Window price$69
Online (advance)$62
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Telluride | Wildcat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $328 | $69 | Wildcat |
| Online (30+ days) | $165 | $62 | Wildcat |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 200" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 2,000 | 265 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 4,425' | 2,112' | Telluride |
| Runs | 149 | 49 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 17 | 8 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 13,282' | 4,062' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 23% | 25% | Wildcat |
| Advanced terrain | 41% | 45% | Wildcat |
| Average lift wait | 5 min | — | Telluride |
The Match
Wildcat is cheaper at the gate ($62 vs $165 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 265 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 200"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.