Beaver Creek vs Telluride
Comparing Beaver Creek (CO) and Telluride (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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $356 | $328 | Telluride |
| Online (30+ days) | $200 | $165 | Telluride |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 180" | 300" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 2,082 | 2,000 | Beaver Creek |
| Vertical drop | 3,340' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 173 | 149 | Beaver Creek |
| Lifts | 25 | 17 | Beaver Creek |
| Summit elevation | 11,440' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 19% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 38% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 9 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Telluride is cheaper at the gate ($165 vs $200 entry). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 180"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.