Beaver Creek vs Copper Mountain
Beaver Creek and Copper Mountain 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 | Beaver Creek | Copper Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Beaver Creek
Very good
Copper Mountain
Good
Intermediates
Beaver Creek
Very good
Copper Mountain
Good
Experts
Beaver Creek
Good
Copper Mountain
Good
Off-piste
Beaver Creek
Limited
Copper Mountain
Limited
Terrain Park
Beaver Creek
Not ideal
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Beaver Creek
Limited
Copper Mountain
Limited
Snow Confidence
Beaver Creek
Very good
Copper Mountain
Good
Budget
Beaver Creek
Not ideal
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Copper Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 161.4 km | 115.1 km |
| Vertical drop | 1226 m | 798 m |
| Lifts | 24 | 99 |
| Top elevation | 3487 m | 3762 m |
| Snow reliability | excellent snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | February (~88cm) | December (~69cm) |
| Day pass | €175 | €180 |
Piste
Beaver Creek
161.4 km
Copper Mountain
115.1 km
Vertical drop
Beaver Creek
1226 m
Copper Mountain
798 m
Lifts
Beaver Creek
24
Copper Mountain
99
Top elevation
Beaver Creek
3487 m
Copper Mountain
3762 m
Snow reliability
Beaver Creek
excellent snow
Copper Mountain
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Beaver Creek
February (~88cm)
Copper Mountain
December (~69cm)
Day pass
Beaver Creek
€175
Copper Mountain
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Beaver Creek if...
you're learning to ski, you want cruisy red runs or you want the most reliable snow.