Beaver Creek vs Heavenly
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Heavenly (CA) 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
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Heavenly | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $191 | Heavenly |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $119 | Heavenly |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 360" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 4,800 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 3,812' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 173 | 97 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 30 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 10,067' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 20% | Heavenly |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 35% | Beaver Creek |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 18 min | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Heavenly is cheaper at the gate ($119 vs $200 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 2,082 acres). Heavenly sees more snow (360" vs 180"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.