USA Resorts

On The Mountain

Beginners/First Timers the base area at Beaver Creek Village offers a learning area serviced by two lifts Haymeadow and Highlands lifts.

A good Beginner area to head to away from distractions is at the top of the mountain.The Drinkwater Chair takes you to an area that has no intermediate or expert runs but allows you to enjoy the same wonderful views as every one else away from the more experinced skier or boarder.Arrowhead is also an excellent area as this is well groomed and appears to not get so many people a great run to try is Piece O 'Cake.

Intermediate skiers and boarders will enjoy Centennial,Latigo and Gold Dust Runs further along on the western side.On recommendation head to Larkspur Bowl with it's wide open slopes with the odd occasional roller, there are also some fun trails in the Aspen trees along Primrose run down into the bowl.For those wanting to take it easy and get their ski legs back Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead are the perfect slopes to head to with beauitful groomed wide open slopes.

Advance/Expert trails are found at The Talons which start from the Birds of Prey down into Grouse Mountain and Larkspur Bowl. Some of the best days we found were on Rose Bowl which is great for boarders and skiers with the option of taking bumps or fresh powder Ripsaw is an excellent trail to take here.For those still wanting more challenges are the Stone Creek Chutes (Extreme) but watch where you come in as there is the occasional obstacle that may trip you up along the way.

Ski and Board School

Between Beaver Creek and Vail resorts there are more than 1,000 instructors that speak 30 languages. Beaver Creek Ski School caters for everyone from private, group, children,teens and park lessons.

Adult and Children group lessons are a great way to refresh your skiing or boarding no matter what ability you are there is the option of full day or half day lessons.Lessons start from Beaver Creek Village and children's lessons include lunch.Children's lessons will finish after the adult lessons allowing parents time to get back to pick up their children.

Beaver Creek is a great resort to have lessons as the slopes are uncrowded, wide open and groomed.

The Village

Skiing at Beaver Creek is like a European village to village experience with three main bases: Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. There are two towns associated with Beaver Creek- Avon and Edwards.Avon is 10 minutes away by bus at the entrance to Beaver Creek & Edwards is about 20minutes via bus and home to the Riverwalk pedestrian mall and to many retail shops, restaurants, bars and a movie theatre.

The heart of the resort, Beaver Creek Village is full of quaint shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants, all conveniently linked by heated walkways and escalators. Accommodations are ski-in by means of connecting trails and skier bridges.

Attractions and Activities

Host to the Birds of Prey Mens downhill events for the last few seasons, culinary and wine festival, ski with a pro day, snowshoe series, Vilar Performing Arts Centre, balloon rides, cross country skiing,snowmobiling,ice skating, snowcat tours, horseback riding,indoor water slides and movie nights at the Avon Recreation Center - the list is endless.

Those with car hire can venture to Minuturn where you will find the locals area for toboganning.For those that like speed Nova Guides Snowmobiling allows you to take unguided snowmobiles to explore wide open spaces and climb hills to gain stunning views over the surrounding area.

Shopping

There is an exclusive selection of boutique shops from the latest snowboard gear to fur coats and hats in the village. In Avon there is a Super Wal Mart with some great deals on cameras, cosmetics, cds, and electrical goods with great bargains to be found on ski and board equipment. Edwards offers a selection of up market antique stores, restaurants and clothing stores.

Dining

In the village there is a choice of restaurants with culinary delights ranging from American burgers and steaks to classic French and Italian meals and fine dining. Avon is home to a large Hispanic community and there are some fabulous Mexican restaurants and of course for those that can't be without their chain food restaurants there are a few located throughout Avon.

For a unique experince be whisked away by horse drawn sleigh to Beano's Cabin for an exquiste 5-course evening meal in front of a cozy fire with live entertainment.

Nightlife

McCoys located at the bottom of the Centennial Chair is a great place to start listening to live entertainment at the end of the day and especially later in the season its great to sit outside with a drink in the sunshine on a spacious patio.The Chophouse is another popular spot with great views of the slopes and close to the Centennial Chair.

Coyotes Cafe is a favourite off the mountain stop serving great margaritas and only a stumble away from the escalator.Whiskey Elk bar at the Park Hyatt is a great place to relax with a port or whiskey in hand until the wee small hours of the morning,often featuring entertainment and local artists.

The nightclub scene is a short trip away in Vail and to keep up to date with local events pick up the free weekly local Vail Daily newspaper which features what is happening in the area.