Resort Comparison

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area vs Shirley Basin Ski Area

Shirley Basin Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Shirley Basin Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

144.4" average season

Best Terrain

Shirley Basin Ski Area

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Wyoming, United States

$$

Shirley Basin Ski Area

Wyoming, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

-

-

Full-Day Program

-

-

Beginner Terrain

5.0

6.5

Walkability

5.0

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

566'

1,640'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

0%

25%

Trails

9

10

Lifts

2

2

Getting There

Airport

JAC

JAC

Drive Time

2h

2h

Road Ease

5.0

5.0

Cost

Passes

None

None

Day Pass

$0

$0

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Limited

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

144.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

153.6" total

106%

Shirley Basin Ski Area

70.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

63.4" total

90%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

144"72"0"

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Shirley Basin Ski Area

Key Insights

Shirley Basin Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Shirley Basin Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Shirley Basin Ski Area has greater vertical drop (1,640' vs 566'), offering longer runs
Shirley Basin Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (65% green and blue), while Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area skews more advanced (67% black and double black)

Best For

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Budget-conscious families
Expert skiers (67% advanced terrain)

Shirley Basin Ski Area

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Budget-conscious families

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