Beaver Creek vs Copper Mountain
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Copper Mountain (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek, CO
Epic pass
Window price$356
Online (advance)$200
Season pass$1,051
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$274
Online (advance)$180
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Copper Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $274 | Copper Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $180 | Copper Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,329 | Beaver Creek |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 251" | Copper Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 2,507 | Copper Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 2,738' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 173 | 150 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 24 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 12,472' | Copper Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 21% | Copper Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 54% | Copper Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 12 min | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Copper Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($180 vs $200 entry). Copper Mountain is significantly bigger (2,507 vs 2,082 acres). Copper Mountain sees more snow (251" vs 180"). Pass affiliation: Beaver Creek is Epic, Copper Mountain is Ikon.