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Resort Scorecard
Non Ski Activities
6 / 10
ResponsibleTourism
8 / 10
Beaver Creek offers the highest standard of ski-in ski-out accommodation in Colorado. The resort is a fantastic destination for families or couples looking for the best hotels and condos, superb service, perfectly groomed slopes, first class ski school and a child friendly village centre. If you're looking for a first class ski holiday or a totally relaxing break, then look no further!
The resort has a luxurious feel to it with its heated walkways, magic carpets and well-mannered staff. Good for all levels of skier, Beaver Creek has a great variety of gladed cruisers as well as more challenging blacks.
High speed quads whisk you up the mountain where you can enjoy crusing immaculate corduroy blue runs, many of which are groomed for a second time during the day. The children's ski school and creche are located in front of the Park Hyatt and with a beginner area at the top of the lifts, novices can get a mountain-top experience at an early stage.
The lift ticket also covers the interconnected ski areas of Bachelor Gulch, home to the exclusive Ritz-Carlton hotel, and the Arrowhead Village area.
The small, pedestrianised resort centre is clustered around the ice rink and has shops, top class restaurants and a few bars. The terrace of the Rendezvous at the bottom of the lifts is a good place for apres-ski drinks and there a few bars in town, but for more serious nightlife you will have to go to Vail. The small town of Avon at the bottom of the hill has more affordable accommodation and is 10 minutes by shuttle from the slopes.
Resort Details
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Season:
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26 Nov 08 - 1 Apr 09 |
Ski Area:
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1,805 acres |
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Nearest Airport:
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Denver or Eagle Vail |
Ski Lifts:
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16 |
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Transfer Time:
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2½ hours/ 35 mins |
Number of runs:
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146 |
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Transport:
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Car Hire or Transfer |
Grade:
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27% advanced |
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Elevation:
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11,440 ft |
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39% intermediates |
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Vertical Drop:
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4,040 ft |
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34% beginners |