Beaver Creek Resort
Winter at Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek Ski Resort offers a great variety of ski and snowboard terrain. With long mogul runs to steep diamond slopes, the diversity appeals to every ability level. Beaver Creek is also famous for its elevators that transport you to the ski lifts, and the fresh cookies at the end of the day as you leave the resort.
Beaver Creek grooms 20 hours a day, seven days a week. 776 groomed acres of trails and terrain make most visitors stay for extended vacations. Host of the World Ski Championships as well as three-time champions of the ‘Battle of the Ski Schools” competition, the resort has a lot to boast about. Beaver Creek also prides itself in being eco-friendly, with 100 percent of its power coming from wind farms.
Beaver Creek has 150 ski trails and 25 lifts. Beaver Creek's terrain is 19% beginner, 43% intermediate, and 38% advanced. With over 1800 acres of great skiing, Beaver Creek also offers two bowls, four terrain parks, and a half pipe. To top that off, Beaver Creek has special ski programs for families, children, adult skiers, adaptive skiers, and nordic skiers.
Skiable Terrain
1,832 ac
Vertical Drop
3,340 ft
Annual Snowfall
323 in
Summit
11,440 ft
Projected Opening
11/14/2018
Projected Closing
04/14/2019
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About Beaver Creek
Located about eight miles west of Vail, Colorado, Beaver Creek has successfully combined unique and unsurpassed hospitality and service with a twist of European village atmosphere. The design of the resort and downtown village originated from Switzerland and Cortina in Italy.
Beaver Creek Ski Resort takes the slogan "not exactly roughing it" seriously. Many movie stars, politicians and wealthy socialites have private homes spanning the mountains of Beaver Creek. But even with the pristine lodging and service, Beaver Creek is one of the few resorts which manages to also cater to the family-friendly market as well. Named “The consummate kid-friendly resort” by Ski Magazine, Beaver Creek tries to accommodate everyone who wished to have a wonderful ski vacation, without any hassle.
Getting to Beaver Creek
Getting to Beaver Creek is quite simple thanks to Eagle County Airport, just 28 miles away. You can also fly into Denver International Airport (DIA) and rent a car or arrange for a shuttle, such as a Colorado Mountain Express. The drive from DIA to Beaver Creek via Interstate 70 is gorgeous so try to stay awake (if you’ve opted for the shuttle) and take in the Rocky Mountain views. You’ll pass historic gold rush towns like Idaho Springs and Georgetown, drive through engineering masterpiece Eisenhower Tunnel, and then pass over breathtaking Vail Pass.
Beaver Creek is serviced by both the Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) and Denver International Airport (DEN). EGE has non-stop jet service from numerous major domestic and international cities, and DEN is just over two hours east of Beaver Creek.
Recommended Option
Flying to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) may end up costing more but the time and savings by getting a transfer can make it worth while. EGE is approximately 22 minutes from Beaver Creek making it a short drive whether getting a rental car or transfer.
Getting to Beaver Creek by car is simple via Interstate 70. Beaver Creek is located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, just 120 miles west of Denver and just 22 minutes from of Eagle.
Benefit of renting a car
The biggest benefit of renting a car is Beaver Creek is located in the heart of Colorado. Vail, Breckenridge and Keystone are all close and are on the EPIC pass.
Downside of renting a car
Colorado is know for getting lots of snow and Vail pass is no exception. The pass often gets closed due to weather and can cause the 100 mile drive from Denver to take twice as long.
Epic Mountain Express, previously Colorado Mountain Express and CME, offers both private car service and frequently scheduled airport shuttle services to the Vail/Beaver Creek area. Professional and well-trained drivers ensure that your trip gets started off right, navigating the mountain roads so you arrive relaxed. All vehicles feature complimentary Wi-Fi onboard. If you need assistance planning transportation to Beaver Creek
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