Beaver Creek vs Mount Snow
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Mount Snow (VT) 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
Mount Snow
West Dover, VT
Epic pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$139
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Mount Snow | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $229 | Mount Snow |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $139 | Mount Snow |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 200" | Mount Snow |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 600 | Beaver Creek |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 1,700' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 173 | 86 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 18 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 3,710' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 27% | Mount Snow |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 21% | Beaver Creek |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 12 min | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Mount Snow is cheaper at the gate ($139 vs $200 entry). Beaver Creek is significantly bigger (2,082 vs 600 acres). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.