Beaver Creek vs Steamboat Ski Resort
Beaver Creek and Steamboat Ski Resort 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 | Steamboat Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Very good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Beaver Creek
Very good
Steamboat Ski Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Beaver Creek
Very good
Steamboat Ski Resort
Very good
Experts
Beaver Creek
Good
Steamboat Ski Resort
Very good
Off-piste
Beaver Creek
Limited
Steamboat Ski Resort
Good
Terrain Park
Beaver Creek
Not ideal
Steamboat Ski Resort
Not ideal
Families
Beaver Creek
Limited
Steamboat Ski Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Beaver Creek
Very good
Steamboat Ski Resort
Very good
Budget
Beaver Creek
Not ideal
Steamboat Ski Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Steamboat Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 161.4 km | 123.6 km |
| Vertical drop | 1226 m | 1103 m |
| Lifts | 24 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 3487 m | 3208 m |
| Snow reliability | excellent snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | February (~88cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €175 | €225 |
Piste
Beaver Creek
161.4 km
Steamboat Ski Resort
123.6 km
Vertical drop
Beaver Creek
1226 m
Steamboat Ski Resort
1103 m
Lifts
Beaver Creek
24
Steamboat Ski Resort
20
Top elevation
Beaver Creek
3487 m
Steamboat Ski Resort
3208 m
Snow reliability
Beaver Creek
excellent snow
Steamboat Ski Resort
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Beaver Creek
February (~88cm)
Steamboat Ski Resort
No data
Day pass
Beaver Creek
€175
Steamboat Ski Resort
€225
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.
Choose Steamboat Ski Resort if...
you want challenging terrain.