Cottonwood Butte vs Little Ski Hill

Cottonwood Butte (Idaho) and Little Ski Hill (Idaho) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCottonwood ButteLittle Ski Hill
Vertical drop650 ft (198 m)397 ft (121 m)
Summit elevation5,489 ft5,584 ft
Base elevation4,839 ft5,187 ft
Lifts11
Runs610
Beginner terrain0%60%
Intermediate terrain50%20%
Expert terrain50%20%
Night skiing--

Cottonwood Butte has the bigger vertical (650 ft vs 397 ft); Little Ski Hill has more runs (10 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
Little Ski HillNot 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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