Resort Comparison

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill vs Lookout Pass

Lookout Pass excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

185" average season

Best Terrain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill

Pleasant base area

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill

Idaho, United States

$$

Idaho, 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

667'

1,662'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

0%

11%

Trails

6

55

Lifts

1

5

Getting There

Airport

BOI

BOI

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

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill

64.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

69.5" total

108%

Lookout Pass

185"

avg season

2024-25 season

159.7" total

86%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

185"93"0"

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill

Lookout Pass

Key Insights

Lookout Pass excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Lookout Pass has greater vertical drop (1,662' vs 667'), offering longer runs

Best For

Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill

Budget-conscious families
Expert skiers (50% advanced terrain)

Lookout Pass

Budget-conscious families
Expert skiers (42% advanced terrain)

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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

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Guides

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