GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Expensive Lift Tickets

The statistics about the most expensive lift tickets reveal that prices can vary significantly across different ski resorts with some exceeding $200 for a single day pass.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the latest statistics on lift ticket prices at ski resorts around the world. From Vail Mountain in Colorado to Zermatt in Switzerland, we delve into the numbers to uncover the most expensive and budget-friendly options for hitting the slopes. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a snow sport enthusiast, these price insights offer a glimpse into the varying costs of enjoying world-class skiing experiences.

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"Vail Mountain in Colorado has the most expensive lift tickets in the U.S, priced at $209 daily."

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"The most expensive season pass in 2021 was at Sun Valley and Snowbasin, costing $2,399."

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"The most expensive lift ticket in Europe is in Zermatt, Switzerland with price of 79 Euros per day."

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"The ski resort with the cheapest lift ticket price in North America is Mission Ridge in Washington, priced at $74."

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"Lift tickets for Breckenridge in Colorado cost $189 at the window in 2021, one of the most expensive in the U.S."

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"In Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, lift tickets in 2021 were $204 if purchased from the ticket window."

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"Whistler Blackcomb in Canada is the most expensive lift ticket in the country with a daily rate of CAD $178."

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"Thredbo in Australia has the most expensive lift pass in the Southern Hemisphere priced at AUD $159 per day."

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"In Norway, Trysil has the priciest ski pass with a daily rate of NOK 485 ($55)."

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"Courchevel in France is one of the most expensive ski resorts in Europe, with a daily lift pass price of 64 Euros."

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"Kitzbühel, in Austria, has one of Europe's most expensive average daily lift ticket prices at 58 Euros."

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"The price for a single day pass at the ski resort Madonna Di Campiglio in Italy costs around 52 Euros."

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"Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows in California charged $209 for daily lift tickets in the 2021 season."

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"Heavenly Mountain Resort, California, had lift ticket prices of $219 at the window for a day pass in the 2021 season."

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"Park City ski resort, Utah, charged $209 for a daily lift ticket in 2021."

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"A one-day lift ticket at Telluride, Colorado, reached $169 during the peak season in 2021."

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"The Wigwam resort in Phoenix, Arizona, has the most expensive single ride to the top of a hill by ski lift, costing $3500 for a private ride."

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"St. Moritz in Switzerland has a full-day lift ticket ranging from 49 to 81 Swiss Francs depending on the season, making it one of the most expensive in Europe."

In conclusion, lift ticket prices vary significantly across different ski resorts in the U.S., Europe, and other parts of the world. Vail Mountain in Colorado and Sun Valley/Snowbasin offer some of the most expensive daily and season pass prices, respectively, while resorts like Mission Ridge in Washington and Thredbo in Australia provide more affordable options. Prices can also fluctuate within the same region, with Breckenridge, Aspen Snowmass, and Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows in California all having high-priced lift tickets. International destinations like Zermatt in Switzerland, Courchevel in France, and Kitzbühel in Austria also showcase the diversity of lift ticket costs in the global ski industry.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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