Beaver Creek vs Northstar
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Northstar (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
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Northstar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $199 | Northstar |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $127 | Northstar |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 350" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 3,170 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 2,280' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 173 | 100 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 20 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 8,610' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 13% | Beaver Creek |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 27% | Beaver Creek |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 12 min | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Northstar is cheaper at the gate ($127 vs $200 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 2,082 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 180"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.