Buttermilk vs Keystone Resort

Buttermilk (Colorado) and Keystone Resort (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatButtermilkKeystone Resort
Vertical drop2,001 ft (610 m)2,995 ft (913 m)
Summit elevation9,882 ft12,277 ft
Base elevation7,881 ft9,281 ft
Lifts820
Runs50150
Beginner terrain24%14%
Intermediate terrain46%35%
Expert terrain30%51%
Night skiingNoYes

Keystone Resort has the bigger vertical (2,995 ft vs 2,001 ft); Keystone Resort has more runs (150 vs 50); Keystone Resort skews more expert (51% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
ButtermilkIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days
Keystone ResortEpic Pass: unlimited 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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