Buttermilk vs Hoedown Hill

Buttermilk (Colorado) and Hoedown Hill (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatButtermilkHoedown Hill
Vertical drop2,001 ft (610 m)89 ft (27 m)
Summit elevation9,882 ft4,970 ft
Base elevation7,881 ft4,885 ft
Lifts83
Runs501
Beginner terrain24%-
Intermediate terrain46%-
Expert terrain30%-
Night skiingNo-

Buttermilk has the bigger vertical (2,001 ft vs 89 ft); Buttermilk has more runs (50 vs 1).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
ButtermilkIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days
Hoedown HillIndy 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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