Dollar Mountain vs Sun Valley

Dollar Mountain (Idaho) and Sun Valley (Idaho) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatDollar MountainSun Valley
Vertical drop620 ft (189 m)3,363 ft (1,025 m)
Summit elevation6,568 ft9,121 ft
Base elevation5,948 ft5,761 ft
Lifts512
Runs28142
Beginner terrain56%38%
Intermediate terrain37%27%
Expert terrain7%35%
Night skiing-No

Sun Valley has the bigger vertical (3,363 ft vs 620 ft); Sun Valley has more runs (142 vs 28); Sun Valley skews more expert (35% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Dollar MountainNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Sun ValleyIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 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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