Arapahoe Basin vs Snowmass

Arapahoe Basin (Colorado) and Snowmass (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatArapahoe BasinSnowmass
Vertical drop1,683 ft (513 m)4,400 ft (1,341 m)
Summit elevation12,477 ft12,516 ft
Base elevation10,794 ft8,117 ft
Lifts919
Runs10799
Beginner terrain4%13%
Intermediate terrain34%59%
Expert terrain62%28%
Night skiingNoNo

Snowmass has the bigger vertical (4,400 ft vs 1,683 ft); Arapahoe Basin has more runs (107 vs 99); Arapahoe Basin skews more expert (62% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Arapahoe BasinIkon Pass: unlimited days
SnowmassIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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