Cottonwood Butte vs Snowhaven

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

StatCottonwood ButteSnowhaven
Vertical drop650 ft (198 m)371 ft (113 m)
Summit elevation5,489 ft5,650 ft
Base elevation4,839 ft5,279 ft
Lifts13
Runs69
Beginner terrain0%33%
Intermediate terrain50%67%
Expert terrain50%0%
Night skiing--

Cottonwood Butte has the bigger vertical (650 ft vs 371 ft); Snowhaven has more runs (9 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
SnowhavenNot 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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