63points
Aspen Snowmass
68points
Beaver Creek
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Aspen Snowmass vs Beaver Creek
Aspen Snowmass
Beaver Creek
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Aspen Snowmass
68
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Beaver Creek
How does Aspen Snowmass compare to Beaver Creek?
- 321meters higher mountain height?
1340metersvs1019meters - 165.25km closer to nearest airport?
11.75kmvs177km - 277 larger uphill capacity per hour?
34497vs34220 - 0.4km longer ski run?
4.8kmvs4.4km - 325meters higher summit?
3813metersvs3488meters - 8 more hostels and hotels?
10vs2 - Has toboggan runs?
- 3 more cinemas?
4vs1
How does Beaver Creek compare to Aspen Snowmass?
- 56 more ski slopes?
150vs94 - 22 more restaurants/bars?
31vs9 - 25inches more seasonal snowfall?
325inchesvs300inches - 21 more ski trails (medium difficulty)?
65vs44 - 13 more ski trails (high difficulty)?
57vs44 - 22 more ski trails (low difficulty)?
28vs6 - 1 270.00$ cheaper season ticket price?
729$vs1999$ - Has smoking ban in closed public spaces?
General info
1.mountain height
1340meters
1019meters
The height of the mountain is the difference in height between the lowest and highest point. Tall mountains can offer longer pistes, better views, and often better snowfall.
2.distance from airport
11.75km
177km
A nearby airport is ideal, as journeying by car or bus through mountainous areas can take longer than on flat terrain.
3.opening hours
7.5hours
7.5hours
The opening hours is the average number of hours per day that the resort is open for skiing. Long opening hours mean you can go for an early ski, or have a long sleep and go later.
4.summit height above sealevel
3813meters
3488meters
The summit is higher above sea level. This means the mountain can have lots of snow, even in springtime.
5.has smoking ban in closed public spaces
Aspen Snowmass
Beaver Creek
Source: city's official website, 2020.
6.possibility of drinking alcohol in public places
Aspen Snowmass
Beaver Creek
In general, cities with possibility of drinking alcohol in public places have more thriving nightlife. It's easier to organize parties in public places. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
Skiing
1.ski slopes
94
150
The total number of ski slopes available at the resort.
2.trails (medium)
44
65
Ski trail difficulty is measured in "percent slope", a system in which a 100% slope equals a 45-degree angle. Medium difficulty trails (marked with a blue square) have a slope gradient between 25% and 40%. These trails are ideal for regular skiers.
3.ski lifts total capacity
34497
34220
This is the amount of people that can be transported by ski lifts etc. per hour. A bigger uphill capacity can indicate less waiting time, although it will be affected by how busy the resort is.
4.Allows off-piste skiing
Aspen Snowmass
Beaver Creek
In resorts which allow off piste-skiing, you can ski anywhere which is great for adventurous types. However, there are hazards such cliff edges, avalanches or simply getting lost and suffering exhaustion.
5.Has a ski school
Aspen Snowmass
Beaver Creek
Ski schools offer lessons to beginners.
6.longest run
4.8km
4.4km
The longest ski run at the resort. A longer run can be more challenging and will test your endurance.
Leisure
1.restaurants
9
31
More restaurants and bars can indicate a lively nightlife, as well as offering visitors more choice.
2.restaurants on the slopes
2
2
Rather than having to trek back to the base of the mountain, it is a lot more convenient to have restaurants and bars on the slopes.
3.number of museums
1
1
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
4.number of cinemas
4
1
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
5.number of theaters
12
1
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
6.hiking trails
5
2
Hiking trails allow you to explore the mountain on foot and take in some of the breathtaking views from the mountain’s peak.
Facilities
1.The resort is serviced by public transport
Aspen Snowmass
Beaver Creek
The resort will be more easily accessible when serviced by public transport. It is also usually cheaper than other modes of transport.
2.hotels and hostels
10
2
With more hostels and hotels at the resort you have a range to choose from.
3.number of kindergartens
1
2
Bigger number of kindergartens makes it easier to combine career opportunities with bringing up a child. Source: city's official stats, 2020.
4.Hosts conferences
Aspen Snowmass
Beaver Creek
The resort offers facilities so that companies and organisations can hold conferences or other corporate events.
5.number of five star hotels
3
0
Five star hotels at the resort can indicate prestige. It can provide luxurious accommodation to those wanting to spend a bit more.
6.Has camping facilities
Aspen Snowmass
Beaver Creek
Camping can offer a cheaper alternative to hotels or B&B’s, and can provide a fun outdoors experience - although it might not be ideal in winter!
Snowfall
1.seasonal snowfall
300inches
325inches
The average snowfall each season as measured in inches. The more snowfall there is, the more powdery and fluffy the ski slopes will be.
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