Beaver Creek vs Sunlight Mountain
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Sunlight Mountain (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
Sunlight Mountain
Glenwood Springs, CO
Independent pass
Window price$89
Online (advance)$49
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Sunlight Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $89 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $49 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Beaver Creek |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 250" | Sunlight Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 680 | Beaver Creek |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 2,010' | Beaver Creek |
| Runs | 173 | 72 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 3 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 9,895' | Beaver Creek |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 20% | Sunlight Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 25% | Beaver Creek |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | — | Beaver Creek |
The Match
Sunlight Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($49 vs $200 entry). Beaver Creek is significantly bigger (2,082 vs 680 acres). Sunlight Mountain sees more snow (250" vs 180"). Pass affiliation: Beaver Creek is Epic, Sunlight Mountain is Independent.