Big Sky Resort vs Sun Peaks Resort
Both on the Ikon, both over 150 km — two of the 3 giants it reaches in this part of the world. 885 km apart, so this is a choice of trip, not of day.
| Big Sky Resort | Sun Peaks Resort | |
|---|---|---|
| Trails | 238 km | 156 km |
| Size | XL | XL |
| Vertical | 1325 m | 887 m |
| Lifts | 45 | 13 |
| Snowfall | heavy | moderate |
| Passes | Ikon Pass, Ikon Base, Mountain Collective, New England Pass Gold | Ikon Pass, Ikon Base, Mountain Collective |
What kind of skiing, side by side
noviceeasyintermediateadvancedexpertextremeother
| Big Sky Resort | Sun Peaks Resort | |
|---|---|---|
| Novice and easy | 65 km 27% | 39 km 25% |
| Advanced and harder | 83 km 35% | 47 km 30% |
Share and amount answer different questions: a small share of a big mountain can still be more terrain than a small mountain holds in total.
Passes that reach both
- Ikon Pass — 7 days at Big Sky Resort, 7 days at Sun Peaks Resort
- Ikon Base — 5 days at Big Sky Resort, 5 days at Sun Peaks Resort
- Mountain Collective — 2 days at Big Sky Resort, 2 days at Sun Peaks Resort