Resort Comparison

Beaver Creek Resort vs Stevens Pass

Beaver Creek Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Beaver Creek Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Beaver Creek Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Beaver Creek Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

326.9" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Beaver Creek Resort

4,040' of vertical

Best Value

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Beaver Creek Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Beaver Creek Resort

World-class village experience

Beaver Creek Resort

Colorado, United States

$$$$Epic

Washington, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

3+

4+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

8.5

7.0

Walkability

9.0

5.5

Village Vibe

9.5

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

4,040'

1,800'

Skiable Area

1,832 ac

1,125 ac

Green Runs

19%

11%

Trails

167

52

Lifts

25

10

Getting There

Airport

DEN

SEA

Drive Time

2.2h

1.7h

Road Ease

7.0

5.5

Cost

Passes

Epic

Epic

Day Pass

$269

$139

Cost Tier

Luxury

Moderate

Village

Dining

Excellent

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Beaver Creek Resort

106.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.6" total

83%

Stevens Pass

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

327"163"0"

Beaver Creek Resort

Stevens Pass

Key Insights

Beaver Creek Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Beaver Creek Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Beaver Creek Resort's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Beaver Creek Resort's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Beaver Creek Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Beaver Creek Resort offers more terrain variety (1,832 acres vs 1,125 acres)
Beaver Creek Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Stevens Pass starts at age 4

Best For

Beaver Creek Resort

Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

Stevens Pass

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners

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Guides

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