Ever wonder how much value you’re getting in purchasing a day-pass at the ticket window? These resorts have the five of the highest Skiable Acreage per dollar spent on a lift ticket. The equation is simply Skiable acreage/adult weekend lift ticket price.
*Disclaimer: This list is based on information posted directly on ski resort’s websites. Skiable acreage is not the same as lift-serviced acreage. This list is also assuming that 100% of the terrain is open when the lift ticket is purchased. Lift ticket prices shown in USD.*
RED Mountain Resort, BC
Skiable Acreage: 4,200
Adult Weekend Lift Ticket: $90 USD
Acres/$: 46.67
Sun Peaks Resort, BC
Skiable Acreage: 4,270
Adult Weekend Lift Ticket: $86 USD
Acres/$: 49.65
Castle Mountain Resort, AB
Skiable Acreage: 3,592
Adult Weekend Lift Ticket: $71.75 USD
Acres/$: 50.06
Whistler Blackcomb, BC
Skiable Acreage: 8,171
Adult Weekend Lift Ticket: $143 USD
Acres/$: 57.14
Powder Mountain, UT
Skiable Acreage: 8,464
Adult Weekend Lift Ticket: $95 USD
Acres/$: 89.09
