Cottonwood Butte vs Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Cottonwood Butte (Idaho) and Lost Trail Powder Mountain (Idaho) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Cottonwood Butte | Lost Trail Powder Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 650 ft (198 m) | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Summit elevation | 5,489 ft | 8,186 ft |
| Base elevation | 4,839 ft | 6,430 ft |
| Lifts | 1 | 8 |
| Runs | 6 | 56 |
| Beginner terrain | 0% | 23% |
| Intermediate terrain | 50% | 52% |
| Expert terrain | 50% | 25% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Lost Trail Powder Mountain has the bigger vertical (1,755 ft vs 650 ft); Lost Trail Powder Mountain has more runs (56 vs 6); Cottonwood Butte skews more expert (50% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Cottonwood Butte | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Lost Trail Powder Mountain | Not 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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