Aspen Snowmass vs Beaver Creek
Aspen Snowmass and Beaver Creek are neighbouring resorts in Colorado - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Aspen Snowmass | Beaver Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Very good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Aspen Snowmass
Limited
Beaver Creek
Very good
Intermediates
Aspen Snowmass
Very good
Beaver Creek
Very good
Experts
Aspen Snowmass
Good
Beaver Creek
Good
Off-piste
Aspen Snowmass
Limited
Beaver Creek
Limited
Terrain Park
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Beaver Creek
Not ideal
Families
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Beaver Creek
Limited
Snow Confidence
Aspen Snowmass
Very good
Beaver Creek
Very good
Budget
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Beaver Creek
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Beaver Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 119 km | 161.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 1352 m | 1226 m |
| Lifts | 19 | 24 |
| Top elevation | 3830 m | 3487 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | excellent snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~67cm) | February (~88cm) |
| Day pass | €240 | €175 |
Piste
Aspen Snowmass
119 km
Beaver Creek
161.4 km
Vertical drop
Aspen Snowmass
1352 m
Beaver Creek
1226 m
Lifts
Aspen Snowmass
19
Beaver Creek
24
Top elevation
Aspen Snowmass
3830 m
Beaver Creek
3487 m
Snow reliability
Aspen Snowmass
very reliable snow
Beaver Creek
excellent snow
Snowiest month
Aspen Snowmass
January (~67cm)
Beaver Creek
February (~88cm)
Day pass
Aspen Snowmass
€240
Beaver Creek
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Beaver Creek if...
you're learning to ski or you want the most reliable snow.