Kelly Canyon vs North–South Ski Bowl

Kelly Canyon (Idaho) and North–South Ski Bowl (Idaho) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKelly CanyonNorth–South Ski Bowl
Vertical drop879 ft (268 m)66 ft (20 m)
Summit elevation6,683 ft3,793 ft
Base elevation5,807 ft3,727 ft
Lifts42
Runs567
Beginner terrain30%43%
Intermediate terrain54%14%
Expert terrain16%43%
Night skiingYes-

Kelly Canyon has the bigger vertical (879 ft vs 66 ft); Kelly Canyon has more runs (56 vs 7); North–South Ski Bowl skews more expert (43% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kelly CanyonIndy Pass: 2 days
North–South Ski BowlNot 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 →

Stay near Kelly Canyon

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