The resort

Snowsure Peaks and Effortlessy Chic

The ski resort of Beaver Creek is an elegant and secluded resort located in Colorado's Vail Valley - just a 10-15 minute (approx.) drive from world-famous Vail. Developed in the 1980s, the village exudes European charm, rather than the wild west feel of other North American resorts. With its traffic-free village centre and blissfully quiet slopes, smart boutiques, log cabin restaurants and heated walkways to the ski lifts, the ski resort of Beaver Creek is a haven of peace and luxury.

The skiing and boarding

Beaver Creek offers a complete mountain experience to skiers and boarders. Whether your preference is pristine, groomed trails or jaw-dropping bump runs, the terrain here has it all. With efficient, fast chair lifts everywhere you look, the slopes are delightfully quiet and queues to get up the mountain are virtually a thing of the past. There are superb novice runs and nursery slopes, and a family zone at the top of the Cinch chair.

Intermediates can enjoy long cruising blues and perfect terrain off the Larkspur, Strawberry Park, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead chairs. There are fantastic tree-lined and carving slopes ideal for snowboarders; and for experts, the World Cup Birds of Prey Downhill course and Grouse Mountain area are long, steep and often mogulled from top to bottom.

The apres ski

Life off the slopes in Beaver Creek is just as varied and exciting as the mountain. As well offering a variety of boutiques, galleries, cafes and bars, at the village centre lies an incredible open-air ice rink surrounded by heated walkways. And its best kept secret: a 500-seat amphitheatre below the ice which hosts symphonies, ballet, film, broadway musicals and comedy.

As if that wasn’t enough, non-skiers can also enjoy a hot-air balloon ride over the mountains; and there is a regular bus service that runs between Beaver Creek and Vail for those who wish to venture out of resort. Although mountain restaurants in the Beaver Creek ski area are limited in choice, eating out in resort is a different story. You can take a sleigh ride to one of the beautiful log cabins open for dining – Beano’s, Allie’s or Zach’s. Alternatively, Saddleridge is luxurious with a wild west feel. Fresh from the slopes and in need of a beer, Beaver Creek Tavern and Coyote Café are good après-ski bars.

Beaver Creek overview

The ski resort of Beaver Creek was developed in the 1980’s to combine the chic of the classic European ski resorts with all the modern amenities and services of North American ski resorts making ski holidays in Beaver Creek the last word in elegant and sophisticated skiing. The result is that Beaver Creek offers truly exciting and luxurious ski holidays to remember.

The ski resort of Beaver Creek is proud of its reputation as a ski resort of excellence and works hard to uphold this. Beaver Creek also features many other luxury distractions to tempt you away from the snow. When warm cookies are handed out at the end of each run, what more could you possibly ask for? Ski holidays in Beaver Creek offer not only fantastic skiing and snowboarding, but also the opportunity to try your hand at snowshoeing, ice skating, telemarking or cross-country skiing.  

Beaver Creek mountain is home to three intriguing ski resort villages, each with their own character and ambience. Arrowhead is a haven of peace, offering solitude and great side-slope access. Bachelor Gulch is situated in the middle of Beaver Creek mountain and offers quiet and seclusion, with easy access to the core of the resort. If you feel like spending part of your ski holiday treating yourself, Beaver Creek is home to several spas, each offering luxurious treatments to pamper and revitalise. 

The heart of Beaver Creek ski resort is Beaver Creek Village, the last word in luxury and comfort. Heated walkways and escalators link plazas to the pedestrianised village centre where you will find the jewel in Beaver Creek’s crown – the beautiful open-air ice-skating rink. In the heart of Beaver Creek Village you will also find plenty to do if you want to take a break from skiing. There are an array of charming shops and boutiques selling hand-made jewellery and other unique treasures, and art galleries where you can buy imaginative original artwork. Ski holidays in Beaver Creek offer a truly alpine, village to village skiing experience.

The ski resort of Beaver Creek has plenty to tempt you. Après-ski in Beaver Creek offers something for all tastes.  The ski resort has a warm and vibrant nightlife. Beaver Creek has a wide range of restaurants offering a variety of international cuisine. Beaver Creek has several cafes and bars, some featuring live music – Beaver Creek Tavern and Coyote Café are renowned après-ski bars. The Vilar Centre for the Arts, a cultural complex directly beneath the ice-rink, presents a host of world-class performances such as jazz, dance, theatre, comedy and film. From a fine dining experience of stylish food and sophisticated wines to more casual, hearty dining in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, Beaver Creek has it all.

Ski holidays in Beaver Creek also offer the perfect opportunity for those who wish to indulge in a little romance. Soar high above Beaver Creek and enjoy the dramatic views of snow-capped peaks and a crystal clear sky with a hot air balloon ride.  Take a moonlight sleigh ride to the award-winning restaurant Beano’s Cabin, up on Beaver Creek mountain. Or enjoy the sharp silence, pristine snow and beautiful scenery of a dogsled tour of Beaver Creek. Ski holidays in Beaver Creek are in a class of their own – why not try one?

the latest snow and weather conditions

Last Snow	3rd December		Forecast	Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
Lower Snow Depth	48 cm		Upper Snow Depth	48 cm
Conditions	Powder		Runs Open	23 %
Last Report Update	4th December 04:30