Beaver Mountain vs Elk Mountain

Beaver Mountain (Utah) and Elk Mountain (Utah) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBeaver MountainElk Mountain
Vertical drop1,608 ft (490 m)1,243 ft (379 m)
Summit elevation8,760 ft10,571 ft
Base elevation7,156 ft9,327 ft
Lifts65
Runs5445
Beginner terrain31%18%
Intermediate terrain31%56%
Expert terrain38%26%
Night skiingNoNo

Beaver Mountain has the bigger vertical (1,608 ft vs 1,243 ft); Beaver Mountain has more runs (54 vs 45); Beaver Mountain skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Beaver MountainIndy Pass: 2 days
Elk MountainNot 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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