Beaver Creek vs Snowbird
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Snowbird (UT) 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
Snowbird
Snowbird, UT
Independent pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,199
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Snowbird | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $229 | Snowbird |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $149 | Snowbird |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,199 | Beaver Creek |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 500" | Snowbird |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 2,500 | Snowbird |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 3,240' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 173 | 140 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 10 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 11,300' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 27% | Snowbird |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 35% | Beaver Creek |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 12 min | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Snowbird is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $200 entry). Snowbird is significantly bigger (2,500 vs 2,082 acres). Snowbird sees more snow (500" vs 180"). Pass affiliation: Beaver Creek is Epic, Snowbird is Independent.