Buttermilk vs Echo Mountain Park

Buttermilk (Colorado) and Echo Mountain Park (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatButtermilkEcho Mountain Park
Vertical drop2,001 ft (610 m)597 ft (182 m)
Summit elevation9,882 ft10,659 ft
Base elevation7,881 ft10,062 ft
Lifts82
Runs508
Beginner terrain24%63%
Intermediate terrain46%25%
Expert terrain30%12%
Night skiingNo-

Buttermilk has the bigger vertical (2,001 ft vs 597 ft); Buttermilk has more runs (50 vs 8); Buttermilk skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
ButtermilkIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days
Echo Mountain ParkIndy Pass: 2 days

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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