Steamboat Ski Resort vs Telluride Ski Resort

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

StatSteamboat Ski ResortTelluride Ski Resort
Vertical drop3,648 ft (1,112 m)3,773 ft (1,150 m)
Summit elevation10,541 ft12,507 ft
Base elevation6,893 ft8,734 ft
Lifts2120
Runs199158
Beginner terrain17%20%
Intermediate terrain38%40%
Expert terrain45%40%
Night skiingYesNo

Telluride Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (3,773 ft vs 3,648 ft); Steamboat Ski Resort has more runs (199 vs 158); Steamboat Ski Resort skews more expert (45% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Steamboat Ski ResortIkon Pass: unlimited daysIndy Pass: 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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