Elk Mountain Ski Area vs Montage Mountain

Elk Mountain Ski Area (Pennsylvania) and Montage Mountain (Pennsylvania) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatElk Mountain Ski AreaMontage Mountain
Vertical drop909 ft (277 m)1,001 ft (305 m)
Summit elevation2,664 ft1,939 ft
Base elevation1,755 ft942 ft
Lifts76
Runs2825
Beginner terrain21%48%
Intermediate terrain39%36%
Expert terrain40%16%
Night skiingYesYes

Montage Mountain has the bigger vertical (1,001 ft vs 909 ft); Elk Mountain Ski Area has more runs (28 vs 25); Elk Mountain Ski Area skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Elk Mountain Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Montage MountainIndy 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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