Breckenridge vs Keystone
Breckenridge has more vertical (3,398 ft vs 3,128 ft); Keystone has more skiable terrain (3,148 acres vs 2,908 acres); Breckenridge has more snow in an average season (353 in. vs 235 in.). Both are on the Epic Pass. Snow usually peaks in January at both.
The mountains
| Breckenridge | Keystone | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | Colorado Rockies | Colorado Rockies |
| Vertical drop | 3,398 ft | 3,128 ft |
| Summit | 12,998 ft | 12,408 ft |
| Base | 9,600 ft | 9,280 ft |
| Skiable acres | 2,908 | 3,148 |
| Trails | 187 | 130 |
| Lifts | 35 | 20 |
| Average snowfall | 353 in. | 235 in. |
| Pass | Epic | Epic |
| Usual season | Nov 8 – May 25 | Oct 25 – Apr 19 |
| Fly into | DEN, EGE | DEN |
Resort statistics are approximate and change year to year.
Month by month
Typical snowfall, crowds and trip prices (flights and lodging against each resort's yearly average).
| Month | Snow | Crowds | Trip price |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 42 / 28 in. | Moderate / Quiet | -17% / -10% |
| December | 60 / 40 in. | Very busy / Very busy | +19% / +31% |
| January | 60 / 40 in. | Very busy / Very busy | +19% / +34% |
| February | 56 / 38 in. | Packed / Packed | +22% / +39% |
| March | 60 / 40 in. | Packed / Packed | +33% / +51% |
| April | 42 / 28 in. | Moderate / Moderate | -6% / +5% |
Pairs read Breckenridge / Keystone.
This week
- BreckenridgeOpens ~Nov 22
- KeystoneOpens ~Nov 22
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's snow model, updated Oct 3, 19:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Good to know
- Breckenridge: High base elevation (9,600 ft) — take altitude seriously the first day.
- Breckenridge: Free town shuttle; parking in town is expensive.
- Keystone: Night skiing on select evenings.
- Keystone: Often one of the first Colorado resorts to open.
Questions
- Is Breckenridge or Keystone better?
- Breckenridge has more vertical (3,398 ft vs 3,128 ft); Keystone has more skiable terrain (3,148 acres vs 2,908 acres); Breckenridge has more snow in an average season (353 in. vs 235 in.). Both are on the Epic Pass. Snow usually peaks in January at both.
- Which is less crowded, Breckenridge or Keystone?
- They are about equally busy over the season (very busy on average).