Beaver Creek Resort vs Powderhorn Resort

Beaver Creek Resort (Colorado) and Powderhorn Resort (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBeaver Creek ResortPowderhorn Resort
Vertical drop4,012 ft (1,223 m)1,650 ft (503 m)
Summit elevation11,424 ft9,833 ft
Base elevation7,411 ft8,182 ft
Lifts245
Runs18957
Beginner terrain42%25%
Intermediate terrain33%26%
Expert terrain25%49%
Night skiingNoNo

Beaver Creek Resort has the bigger vertical (4,012 ft vs 1,650 ft); Beaver Creek Resort has more runs (189 vs 57); Powderhorn Resort skews more expert (49% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Beaver Creek ResortEpic Pass: unlimited days
Powderhorn ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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