Cottonwood Butte vs Pebble Creek

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

StatCottonwood ButtePebble Creek
Vertical drop650 ft (198 m)2,129 ft (649 m)
Summit elevation5,489 ft8,510 ft
Base elevation4,839 ft6,381 ft
Lifts13
Runs658
Beginner terrain0%21%
Intermediate terrain50%26%
Expert terrain50%53%
Night skiing-No

Pebble Creek has the bigger vertical (2,129 ft vs 650 ft); Pebble Creek has more runs (58 vs 6); Pebble Creek skews more expert (53% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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