Beaver Creek Resort vs Steamboat Ski Resort

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

StatBeaver Creek ResortSteamboat Ski Resort
Vertical drop4,012 ft (1,223 m)3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Summit elevation11,424 ft10,541 ft
Base elevation7,411 ft6,893 ft
Lifts2421
Runs189199
Beginner terrain42%17%
Intermediate terrain33%38%
Expert terrain25%45%
Night skiingNoYes

Beaver Creek Resort has the bigger vertical (4,012 ft vs 3,648 ft); Steamboat Ski Resort has more runs (199 vs 189); Steamboat Ski Resort skews more expert (45% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Beaver Creek ResortEpic Pass: unlimited days
Steamboat Ski ResortIkon Pass: unlimited daysIndy Pass: 2 days

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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