Beaver Creek vs Powderhorn
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Powderhorn (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
Powderhorn
Mesa, CO
Indy Pass pass
Window price$89
Online (advance)$59
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Powderhorn | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $89 | Powderhorn |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $59 | Powderhorn |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Beaver Creek |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 250" | Powderhorn |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 1,600 | Beaver Creek |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 1,650' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 173 | 62 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 4 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 9,850' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 20% | Powderhorn |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 40% | Powderhorn |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | — | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Powderhorn is cheaper at the gate ($59 vs $200 entry). Beaver Creek is significantly bigger (2,082 vs 1,600 acres). Powderhorn sees more snow (250" vs 180"). Pass affiliation: Beaver Creek is Epic, Powderhorn is Indy Pass.