Beaver Creek vs Kirkwood
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Kirkwood (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
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, CA
Epic pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Kirkwood | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $139 | Kirkwood |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $99 | Kirkwood |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 600" | Kirkwood |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 2,300 | Kirkwood |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 2,000' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 173 | 86 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 13 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 9,800' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 12% | Beaver Creek |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 57% | Kirkwood |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 5 min | Kirkwood |
The Match
Kirkwood is cheaper at the gate ($99 vs $200 entry). Kirkwood sees more snow (600" vs 180"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.