Durango Mountain Resort vs Snowmass

Durango Mountain Resort (Colorado) and Snowmass (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatDurango Mountain ResortSnowmass
Vertical drop1,952 ft (595 m)4,400 ft (1,341 m)
Summit elevation10,797 ft12,516 ft
Base elevation8,845 ft8,117 ft
Lifts1419
Runs8999
Beginner terrain20%13%
Intermediate terrain47%59%
Expert terrain33%28%
Night skiingNoNo

Snowmass has the bigger vertical (4,400 ft vs 1,952 ft); Snowmass has more runs (99 vs 89); Durango Mountain Resort skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Durango Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
SnowmassIkon 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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