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Resort guide · United States

Beaver Creek: Our Ski Guide

A gated, car-free resort of heated walkways and escalators above Avon, with three linked villages, 2,082 acres of meticulously groomed terrain, the Birds of Prey World Cup course and cookies handed out at three o’clock every afternoon.

Plan your trip:Official resort site

The back story

Season 2026/27: Opens 25 Nov 2026 (Vail Resorts / Epic Mountain Express); closing date not yet published · Ski area: 2,082 acres, 24 lifts, 167 trails; three base villages · Top viewpoint: Highest elevation 11,440 ft, facing the Gore Range · Passes: Epic Pass resort; Vail/Beaver Creek tickets also valid at Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte · Lift company: Vail Resorts · Nearest airports: Eagle (EGE) about 45 min; Denver (DEN) about 2½–3 h by shuttle

  1. The back story

    Beaver Creek: the back story

    Beaver Creek·In depth

    Homesteaders’ ranches, seven bachelors, a resort company founded in 1979 and the Birds of Prey course that brings the World Cup every December.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

  1. Epic Pass resort, opens 25 Nov 2026

    Beaver Creek lift tickets and the Epic Pass

    Beaver Creek·Lift tickets and passes·€€€€

    Beaver Creek is an Epic Pass resort; its tickets, priced by date, also open Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte.

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  2. 2,082 acres, 24 lifts, 167 trails

    Beaver Creek Mountain

    Beaver Creek·Mountain·€€€€

    Meticulously groomed corduroy from 8,100 to 11,440 feet across three base villages, with an average 323 inches of snow.

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  3. Learning-friendly terrain at the top

    McCoy Park

    Beaver Creek·Beginner and family terrain·€€

    Beaver Creek’s learning-friendly area, with gentle groomers and Mamie’s beer garden and the Eaton Haus nearby.

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  4. World Cup downhill every December

    Birds of Prey

    Beaver Creek·Racecourse·€€€

    The World Cup downhill course, among the steepest slopes in Colorado, open to strong skiers when not racing.

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  5. Small groups, every age

    Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School

    Beaver Creek·Ski school·€€€€

    Group and private lessons, with an Adult First Time 3-for-2 Series and children’s programmes including BEAVO.

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  6. Slopeside rental and gear

    Beaver Creek Sports

    Beaver Creek·Rental and retail·€€€

    The resort’s own rental and gear shops, with slopeside locations, custom rentals and luxury apparel.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: Suites and hostels in Avon and Minturn, Core Transit buses, Epic Day Passes bought early, and pizza and Arrowhead comfort food. Mid-range: Condos with kitchens at The Charter and Beaver Creek Lodge, McCoy Park for families, and lunch at Talons and Spruce Saddle. Luxury: Ski-in, ski-out at the Park Hyatt and The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, sleigh dinners at Allie’s and Beano’s cabins, and Splendido at the Chateau.

  1. Ski-in, ski-out at the village base

    Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa

    Beaver Creek·Luxury resort hotel·€€€€

    The only ski-in, ski-out hotel at the Beaver Creek Village ski base, with the Exhale spa.

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  2. Ski-in, ski-out in Bachelor Gulch · In depth

    The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

    Beaver Creek·Luxury resort hotel·€€€€

    A ski-in, ski-out mountain lodge in Bachelor Gulch with a 21,000 sq ft spa and fitness centre, a grotto, a year-round heated outdoor pool, WYLD, Sakaba and The Great Room.

    130 Daybreak Ridge, Bachelor Gulch, CO 81620Explore View on map

  3. Steps from the lifts, RockResorts

    The Osprey at Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Boutique hotel·€€€€

    A RockResorts hotel at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, steps from the skiing, with the Fireside Grill.

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  4. Among aspen and pine, slopeside

    The Pines Lodge

    Beaver Creek·Lodge·€€€€

    A RockResorts lodge among aspen and pine groves, with slopeside access and the Grouse Mountain Grill.

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  5. Autograph Collection, in the village · In depth

    Beaver Creek Lodge

    Beaver Creek·Boutique lodge·€€€

    A lodge of fireplace rooms and suites with kitchenettes in Beaver Creek Village, with a heated pool and hot tub and the restaurant Alpine + Antlers.

    26 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, CO 81620Explore View on map

  6. Ski-in access and skier shuttle · In depth

    The Charter at Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Hotel and condos·€€€

    Hotel rooms and 1- to 5-bedroom condominiums steps from the slopes, with Elevation Recovery Spa, saltwater pools and hot tubs, a steam room and sauna and the Charter Steakhouse.

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  7. European-inspired, ski-in, ski-out · In depth

    Chateau Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Luxury residences·€€€€

    Privately owned residences of one to five bedrooms in the heart of Beaver Creek, ski-in/ski-out, with a spa, a large heated lap pool, movement studio and Splendido at the Chateau.

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  8. Good-value suites in Avon

    The Christie Lodge

    Beaver Creek·Suite hotel·€€

    Generously furnished suites in Avon, a short ride below Beaver Creek.

    47 E Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO 81620Explore View on map

  9. On the Eagle River in Avon · In depth

    The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa

    Beaver Creek·Resort hotel·€€€

    A riverside resort in Avon with its own gondola to Beaver Creek, studios and suites with kitchens, the 27,000 sq ft Spa Anjali, a saltwater pool with three infinity hot tubs, and Colletta.

    126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, CO 81620Explore View on map

  10. All-suite hotel in Avon

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott Avon

    Beaver Creek·Value hotel·€€

    An all-suite hotel in Avon between Vail and Beaver Creek, with a 24/7 market.

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  11. Boutique hostel up the valley

    The Bunkhouse, Minturn

    Beaver Creek·Hostel·€

    A warm, clean and hip boutique hostel in Minturn for travellers who would rather spend on adventures.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

  1. In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)

    Splendido at the Chateau

    Beaver Creek·Contemporary·€€€€

    A grand, comfortable dining room at the Chateau, with warm, attentive service.

    Chateau Beaver Creek, 17 Chateau Ln., Beaver Creek, CO 81620Explore View on map

  2. In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)

    Mirabelle

    Beaver Creek·French·€€€€

    A French local staple in an 1898 homesteaders’ ranch house just past the entrance to Beaver Creek.

    55 Village Rd., Avon, CO 81620Explore View on map

  3. In a meadow below Larkspur Bowl

    Beano’s Cabin

    Beaver Creek·Mountain cabin·€€€€

    A luxurious log hideaway tucked into an on-mountain meadow at the base of Larkspur Bowl.

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  4. By open-air sleigh to an aspen grove

    Allie’s Cabin

    Beaver Creek·Mountain cabin·€€€€

    An open-air sleigh ride to a cosy cabin in a quiet aspen grove for a warm meal together.

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  5. High above Bachelor Gulch

    Zach’s Cabin

    Beaver Creek·Mountain cabin·€€€€

    A mountainside cabin high above Bachelor Gulch with magnificent views of the Gore Range.

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  6. At The Pines Lodge

    Grouse Mountain Grill

    Beaver Creek·New American·€€€€

    A New American restaurant at The Pines Lodge.

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  7. In the heart of the village

    Citrea

    Beaver Creek·Mediterranean·€€€

    Modern Mediterranean cooking with fresh local ingredients in Beaver Creek Village.

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  8. Game and local flair

    Golden Eagle Inn

    Beaver Creek·Mountain cuisine·€€€

    Seasonal mountain cooking with game and local flair in Beaver Creek.

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  9. Top of Centennial Express

    Spruce Saddle

    Beaver Creek·Mountain restaurant·€€

    Beaver Creek’s main mid-mountain lunch and après stop at the top of the Centennial Express.

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  10. Facing Birds of Prey

    Talons Restaurant

    Beaver Creek·Mountain restaurant·€€

    World cuisine at the base of Larkspur with panoramic views of Grouse Mountain and Birds of Prey.

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  11. At the base of Arrowhead

    Broken Arrow

    Beaver Creek·Mountain café·€€

    A local atmosphere and comfort food at the base of Arrowhead Village.

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  12. Family-friendly in the village

    Blue Moose Pizza, Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Pizzeria·€€

    Hand-tossed New York-style pies in a family-friendly setting.

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Après-ski and bars

  1. Village après favourite

    Coyote Cafe, Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Bar and Tex-Mex·€€

    Tex-Mex and traditional Mexican plates with a busy après bar in the village.

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  2. Craft brews and cocktails

    Dusty Boot Roadhouse

    Beaver Creek·Roadhouse·€€

    Rustic charm, Colorado fare, craft beer and cocktails for lunch and après, steakhouse dinners later.

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  3. Atop Bachelor Gulch Express

    Mamie’s

    Beaver Creek·Beer garden·€€

    A Colorado-inspired beer garden at the top of Bachelor Gulch Express, its deck looking over McCoy Park.

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  4. At the Bachelor Gulch base

    Fireside Bar & Daniel’s BBQ

    Beaver Creek·Bar and barbecue·€€€

    Classic mountain fare, barbecue, al pastor tacos and craft cocktails at the foot of Bachelor Gulch.

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  5. Organic Rocky Mountain flavours

    8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill

    Beaver Creek·Bar and grill·€€€

    Local elk, beef and trout with craft beers, fine wines and cocktails.

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  6. Rare spirits and light bites

    WYLD Bar

    Beaver Creek·Cocktail bar·€€€€

    Craft cocktails, rare spirits and upscale light bites for après or evening drinks.

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Shops

  1. Contemporary apparel for men and women

    Avalon Clothing Company, Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Clothing·€€€

    Elevated contemporary apparel and accessories, with exceptional service.

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  2. Since 1990

    Beaver Creek Gear

    Beaver Creek·Logo merchandise and gifts·€€

    The leading source of Beaver Creek logo merchandise, gifts and souvenirs since 1990.

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  3. Supporting local artisans

    Alpine Kind, Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Gifts and apparel·€€

    A mountain-inspired gift and apparel shop with goods by local artisans.

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  4. Boards, boots and apparel

    Burton Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Snowboard shop·€€€

    Snowboards, boots, apparel and equipment for men, women and children.

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  5. Rentals with storage

    Base Mountain Sports, Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Rental shop·€€

    Full-service ski and snowboard rental with storage.

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Spas and wellness

  1. Spa, fitness and recovery

    Exhale Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Hotel spa·€€€€

    Wellness treatments, fitness and barre classes and recovery experiences at the Park Hyatt.

    136 E Thomas Pl, Beaver Creek, CO 81620Explore View on map

  2. Steam, sauna and hot pools included

    Elevation Recovery Spa at The Charter

    Beaver Creek·Hotel spa·€€€

    Beaver Creek’s newest spa, with massage, facials and altitude recovery, and steam, sauna and hot pools included.

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  3. For Chateau guests

    Spa area at Chateau Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Residence spa·€€€€

    The Chateau’s spa area, pool and fitness centre for its residence guests.

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  4. On the river in Avon

    The Spa at The Westin Riverfront

    Beaver Creek·Hotel spa·€€€

    The spa at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, at the foot of the Beaver Creek road.

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Getting there

  1. Eagle 45 min, Denver 2½–3 h

    Getting to Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Getting there

    Eagle County Regional Airport is about 45 minutes away; Denver International about 2½ to 3 hours by shuttle along I-70.

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  2. About 45 minutes by shuttle

    Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), for Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Airport·€€

    The nearest airport, with seasonal flights and shuttles to Beaver Creek in about 45 minutes.

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  3. About 2½–3 hours

    Denver International Airport (DEN), for Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Airport·€€

    Colorado’s international gateway, with hourly winter shuttles to Beaver Creek.

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  4. Shared and private, to the door

    Epic Mountain Express, Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Airport shuttle·€€

    Scheduled and private transfers from Denver and Eagle to Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead.

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  5. Vail–Beaver Creek express every 20 minutes

    Core Transit, Beaver Creek

    Beaver Creek·Valley bus·€

    Eagle County’s bus network, mostly without a fare, linking Beaver Creek with Avon, Vail, Edwards and the airport.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

  1. Car-free, with heated walkways

    Beaver Creek Village

    Beaver Creek·Neighbourhood

    The gated, pedestrian heart of the resort, with heated sidewalks, escalators, the ice rink and the Vilar Center.

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  2. Ski-in, ski-out mid-mountain village

    Bachelor Gulch

    Beaver Creek·Neighbourhood

    A village of grand lodges and condos on the mountain between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead.

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  3. The quiet western village

    Arrowhead

    Beaver Creek·Neighbourhood

    The resort’s westernmost village, with condos, private homes and the Arrow Bahn Express.

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  4. The town at the foot of the resort

    Avon

    Beaver Creek·Neighbourhood

    A year-round town on the Eagle River at the bottom of the Beaver Creek road.

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  5. Down-valley, a short drive away

    Edwards

    Beaver Creek·Neighbourhood

    A down-valley community west of Avon, on the Core Transit routes.

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