Aspen Snowmass vs Beaver Creek
Comparing Aspen Snowmass (CO) and Beaver Creek (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Aspen Snowmass
Aspen, CO
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$279
Online (advance)$169
Season pass—
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek, CO
Epic pass
Window price$356
Online (advance)$200
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Beaver Creek | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $279 | $356 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $200 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Beaver Creek |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 180" | Aspen Snowmass |
| Skiable acres | 5,700 | 2,082 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Vertical drop | 4,406' | 3,340' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Runs | 366 | 173 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Lifts | 41 | 25 | Aspen Snowmass |
| Summit elevation | 12,606' | 11,440' | Aspen Snowmass |
| Beginner terrain | 6% | 19% | Beaver Creek |
| Advanced terrain | 47% | 38% | Aspen Snowmass |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | 9 min | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Aspen Snowmass is cheaper at the gate ($169 vs $200 entry). Aspen Snowmass is significantly bigger (5,700 vs 2,082 acres). Aspen Snowmass sees more snow (300" vs 180"). Pass affiliation: Aspen Snowmass is Mountain Collective, Beaver Creek is Epic.