Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Above normal59th percentile
December
Well above normal64th percentile
January
Well above normal65th percentile
February
Well above normal64th percentile
March
Well above normal64th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
58 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,530 ft 10,520 ft to 13,050 ft
- Skiable terrain1,428 ac
- Average snowfall350 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts9
- Marked runs107 33 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner6%2 mi
- Intermediate39%13 mi
- Advanced55%18 mi
Getting there
EGE
Drive from Eagle-Vailregional airport
1 h 3978 mi
DEN
Drive from Denvermajor hub
2 h88 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gemstrongly
Powderstrongly
Groomersa little
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakinga little
Villagebarely
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 15 in | 7 in – 23 in | 46 in | -7 °C | 67% |
| December | 28 in | 18 in – 38 in | 59 in | -10 °C | 65% |
| January | 39 in | 30 in – 51 in | 61 in | -11 °C | 64% |
| February | 49 in | 38 in – 65 in | 59 in | -10 °C | 54% |
| March | 58 in | 47 in – 75 in | 56 in | -7 °C | 59% |
| April | 58 in | 38 in – 71 in | 43 in | -4 °C | 52% |
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