Cottonwood Butte vs Pomerelle

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

StatCottonwood ButtePomerelle
Vertical drop650 ft (198 m)942 ft (287 m)
Summit elevation5,489 ft8,661 ft
Base elevation4,839 ft7,717 ft
Lifts13
Runs647
Beginner terrain0%26%
Intermediate terrain50%53%
Expert terrain50%21%
Night skiing-Yes

Pomerelle has the bigger vertical (942 ft vs 650 ft); Pomerelle has more runs (47 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
PomerelleIndy 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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