Snowmass vs Telluride Ski Resort

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

StatSnowmassTelluride Ski Resort
Vertical drop4,400 ft (1,341 m)3,773 ft (1,150 m)
Summit elevation12,516 ft12,507 ft
Base elevation8,117 ft8,734 ft
Lifts1920
Runs99158
Beginner terrain13%20%
Intermediate terrain59%40%
Expert terrain28%40%
Night skiingNoNo

Snowmass has the bigger vertical (4,400 ft vs 3,773 ft); Telluride Ski Resort has more runs (158 vs 99); Telluride Ski Resort skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
SnowmassIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days
Telluride Ski ResortEpic Pass: 7 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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