Cottonwood Butte vs Dollar Mountain

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

StatCottonwood ButteDollar Mountain
Vertical drop650 ft (198 m)620 ft (189 m)
Summit elevation5,489 ft6,568 ft
Base elevation4,839 ft5,948 ft
Lifts15
Runs628
Beginner terrain0%56%
Intermediate terrain50%37%
Expert terrain50%7%
Night skiing--

Cottonwood Butte has the bigger vertical (650 ft vs 620 ft); Dollar Mountain has more runs (28 vs 6); Cottonwood Butte skews more expert (50% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cottonwood ButteNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Dollar MountainNot 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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