Resort Comparison

Arapahoe Basin vs Beaver Creek Resort

The Verdict

Arapahoe Basin leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Beaver Creek Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Arapahoe Basin

108.8" average season

Best Terrain

Beaver Creek Resort

4,040' of vertical

Best Value

Arapahoe Basin

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Arapahoe Basin

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Beaver Creek Resort

World-class village experience

Arapahoe Basin

Colorado, USA

$$Ikon

Beaver Creek Resort

Colorado, United States

$$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

5.5

8.5

—

Walkability

7.0

9.0

—

Village Vibe

5.5

9.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,530'

4,040'

—

Skiable Area

1,428 ac

1,832 ac

—

Green Runs

10%

19%

—

Trails

147

167

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

DEN

—

Drive Time

1.5h

2.2h

—

Road Ease

6.5

7.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Epic

—

Day Pass

$149

$269

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

Luxury

—

Village

Dining

Limited

Excellent

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Arapahoe Basin

Colorado, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

5.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

5.5

Mountain

Vertical2,530'

Skiable Area1,428 ac

Green Runs10%

Trails147

Getting There

AirportDEN

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$149

Cost TierModerate

Beaver Creek Resort

Colorado, United States

$$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

9.0

Village Vibe

9.5

Mountain

Vertical4,040'

Skiable Area1,832 ac

Green Runs19%

Trails167

Getting There

AirportDEN

Drive Time2.2h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$269

Cost TierLuxury

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Arapahoe Basin

108.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

107.1" total

98%

Beaver Creek Resort

106.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.6" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

109"54"0"

Arapahoe Basin

Beaver Creek Resort

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 Arapahoe Basin's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Beaver Creek Resort's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Arapahoe Basin's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Beaver Creek Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds Arapahoe Basin's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Beaver Creek Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Arapahoe Basin starts at age 4
Beaver Creek Resort has greater vertical drop (4,040' vs 2,530'), offering longer runs

Best For

Arapahoe Basin

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs
Expert skiers (60% advanced terrain)

Beaver Creek Resort

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

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Resort Comparison

Arapahoe Basin vs Beaver Creek Resort

The Verdict

Arapahoe Basin leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Beaver Creek Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Arapahoe Basin

108.8" average season

Best Terrain

Beaver Creek Resort

4,040' of vertical

Best Value

Arapahoe Basin

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Arapahoe Basin

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Beaver Creek Resort

World-class village experience

Arapahoe Basin

Colorado, USA

$$Ikon

Beaver Creek Resort

Colorado, United States

$$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

5.5

8.5

—

Walkability

7.0

9.0

—

Village Vibe

5.5

9.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,530'

4,040'

—

Skiable Area

1,428 ac

1,832 ac

—

Green Runs

10%

19%

—

Trails

147

167

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

DEN

—

Drive Time

1.5h

2.2h

—

Road Ease

6.5

7.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Epic

—

Day Pass

$149

$269

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

Luxury

—

Village

Dining

Limited

Excellent

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Arapahoe Basin

Colorado, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

5.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

5.5

Mountain

Vertical2,530'

Skiable Area1,428 ac

Green Runs10%

Trails147

Getting There

AirportDEN

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$149

Cost TierModerate

Beaver Creek Resort

Colorado, United States

$$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

9.0

Village Vibe

9.5

Mountain

Vertical4,040'

Skiable Area1,832 ac

Green Runs19%

Trails167

Getting There

AirportDEN

Drive Time2.2h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$269

Cost TierLuxury

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Arapahoe Basin

108.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

107.1" total

98%

Beaver Creek Resort

106.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.6" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

109"54"0"

Arapahoe Basin

Beaver Creek Resort

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 Arapahoe Basin's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Beaver Creek Resort's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Arapahoe Basin's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Beaver Creek Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds Arapahoe Basin's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Beaver Creek Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Arapahoe Basin starts at age 4
Beaver Creek Resort has greater vertical drop (4,040' vs 2,530'), offering longer runs