Beaver Creek vs Steamboat
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Steamboat (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
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $339 | Steamboat |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $149 | Steamboat |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,329 | Beaver Creek |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 342" | Steamboat |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 3,741 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 3,668' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 173 | 184 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 25 | 23 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 10,568' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 14% | Beaver Creek |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 44% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 10 min | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Steamboat is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $200 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 2,082 acres). Steamboat sees more snow (342" vs 180"). Pass affiliation: Beaver Creek is Epic, Steamboat is Ikon.