Beaver Creek vs Crested Butte
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Crested Butte (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
Crested Butte
Crested Butte, CO
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Crested Butte | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $239 | Crested Butte |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $169 | Crested Butte |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 236" | Crested Butte |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 1,547 | Beaver Creek |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 2,775' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 173 | 121 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 16 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 12,162' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 15% | Beaver Creek |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 24% | Beaver Creek |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 6 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Crested Butte is cheaper at the gate ($169 vs $200 entry). Beaver Creek is significantly bigger (2,082 vs 1,547 acres). Crested Butte sees more snow (236" vs 180"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.