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Beaver Creek Resort vs Telluride Ski Resort

Beaver Creek Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Telluride Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Telluride Ski Resort leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Beaver Creek Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Telluride Ski Resort

107.1" average season

Best Terrain
Telluride Ski Resort

4,425' of vertical

Best Value
Telluride Ski Resort

Best bang for buck

Easiest Access
Telluride Ski Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Beaver Creek Resort

World-class village experience

Beaver Creek Resort
Colorado, United States
$$$$Epic
Telluride Ski Resort
Colorado, United States
$$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.5
7.0
Walkability
9.0
9.0
Village Vibe
9.5
9.5

Mountain

Vertical
4,040'
4,425'
Skiable Area
1,832 ac
2,000 ac
Green Runs
19%
23%
Trails
167
148
Lifts
25
18

Getting There

Airport
DEN
MTJ
Drive Time
2.2h
1.2h
Road Ease
7.0
6.0

Cost

Passes
Epic
Epic
Day Pass
$269
$239
Cost Tier
Luxury
Luxury

Village

Dining
Excellent
Excellent
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%

Telluride Ski Resort

107.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

76.8" total

72%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
107"54"0"
Beaver Creek Resort
Telluride Ski Resort

Key Insights

Beaver Creek Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Telluride Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Beaver Creek Resort's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Telluride Ski Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs

Best For

Beaver Creek Resort

  • Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Those seeking an upscale, premium experience

Telluride Ski Resort

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Those seeking an upscale, premium experience
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing