Kelly Canyon vs Soldier Mountain

Kelly Canyon (Idaho) and Soldier Mountain (Idaho) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKelly CanyonSoldier Mountain
Vertical drop879 ft (268 m)1,394 ft (425 m)
Summit elevation6,683 ft7,178 ft
Base elevation5,807 ft5,784 ft
Lifts43
Runs5641
Beginner terrain30%29%
Intermediate terrain54%32%
Expert terrain16%39%
Night skiingYesNo

Soldier Mountain has the bigger vertical (1,394 ft vs 879 ft); Kelly Canyon has more runs (56 vs 41); Soldier Mountain skews more expert (39% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kelly CanyonIndy Pass: 2 days
Soldier MountainIndy Pass: 2 days

One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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