Brundage Mountain vs Cottonwood Butte

Brundage Mountain (Idaho) and Cottonwood Butte (Idaho) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBrundage MountainCottonwood Butte
Vertical drop1,726 ft (526 m)650 ft (198 m)
Summit elevation7,605 ft5,489 ft
Base elevation5,879 ft4,839 ft
Lifts61
Runs996
Beginner terrain32%0%
Intermediate terrain27%50%
Expert terrain41%50%
Night skiingNo-

Brundage Mountain has the bigger vertical (1,726 ft vs 650 ft); Brundage Mountain has more runs (99 vs 6); Cottonwood Butte skews more expert (50% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Brundage MountainIndy Pass: 2 days
Cottonwood ButteNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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