Afton Alps vs Beaver Creek
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Beaver Creek (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Afton Alps
Hastings, MN
Epic pass
Window price$85
Online (advance)$53
Season pass$1,051
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek, CO
Epic pass
Window price$356
Online (advance)$200
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Beaver Creek | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $356 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $200 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 180" | Beaver Creek |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 2,082 | Beaver Creek |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 3,340' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 26 | 173 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 9 | 25 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 11,440' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 19% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 38% | Beaver Creek |
| Average lift wait | — | 9 min | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $200 entry). Beaver Creek is significantly bigger (2,082 vs 300 acres). Beaver Creek sees more snow (180" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.