Beaver Creek vs Vail
Beaver Creek and Vail 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 | Vail |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Excellent |
| 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
Vail
Good
Intermediates
Beaver Creek
Very good
Vail
Excellent
Experts
Beaver Creek
Good
Vail
Very good
Off-piste
Beaver Creek
Limited
Vail
Good
Terrain Park
Beaver Creek
Not ideal
Vail
Not ideal
Families
Beaver Creek
Limited
Vail
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Beaver Creek
Very good
Vail
Very good
Budget
Beaver Creek
Not ideal
Vail
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Beaver Creek | Vail |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 161.4 km | 204.9 km |
| Vertical drop | 1226 m | 1069 m |
| Lifts | 24 | 32 |
| Top elevation | 3487 m | 3524 m |
| Snow reliability | excellent snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | February (~88cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €175 | €175 |
Piste
Beaver Creek
161.4 km
Vail
204.9 km
Vertical drop
Beaver Creek
1226 m
Vail
1069 m
Lifts
Beaver Creek
24
Vail
32
Top elevation
Beaver Creek
3487 m
Vail
3524 m
Snow reliability
Beaver Creek
excellent snow
Vail
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Beaver Creek
February (~88cm)
Vail
No data
Day pass
Beaver Creek
€175
Vail
€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.
Choose Vail if...
you want cruisy red runs or you want challenging terrain.