Resort Comparison

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area vs Grand Targhee Resort

Grand Targhee Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Grand Targhee Resort

175.6" average season

Best Terrain

Grand Targhee Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Wyoming, United States

$$

Grand Targhee Resort

Wyoming, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

-

-

Full-Day Program

-

-

Beginner Terrain

5.0

5.0

Walkability

5.0

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

566'

2,251'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

0%

24%

Trails

9

86

Lifts

2

6

Getting There

Airport

JAC

JAC

Drive Time

2h

2h

Road Ease

5.0

5.0

Cost

Passes

None

None

Day Pass

$0

$0

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Limited

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

144.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

153.6" total

106%

Grand Targhee Resort

175.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

168.1" total

96%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

176"88"0"

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Grand Targhee Resort

Key Insights

Grand Targhee Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Grand Targhee Resort has greater vertical drop (2,251' vs 566'), offering longer runs
Grand Targhee Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (81% green and blue), while Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area skews more advanced (67% black and double black)

Best For

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Budget-conscious families
Expert skiers (67% advanced terrain)

Grand Targhee Resort

Budget-conscious families

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