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ATTRACTIONS
Chairlift Rides
Enjoy daytime scenic chairlift rides on Centennial Express Lift to Spruce Saddle for a scenic lunch and play horseshoes or Disc Golf. Don't forget, kids 12 and under ride the chairlift for free. (970)754.5200.
Hiking
Whether you choose to explore the mountain on your own or take a guided nature tour with the Beaver Creek Hiking Center, Beaver Creek Mountain and its surroundings offer a myriad of hiking options. (970)754.5373.
Mountain Bike Tours
Beaver Creek boasts miles of rolling single-track and numerous spectacular vistas. Let seasoned guides show you the best the mountain has to offer. Rides for all abilities. (970)754.5373.
Mountain Bike Rentals
Mountain bike rentals are available and Beaver Creek Sports offers a fleet of full and front suspension bikes along with junior bikes. Free helmets are provided with every rental. Beaver Creek Sports: (970)754.6221; Free Wheel Bicycle also offers rentals: (970)845.0331.
Kids' Camps/Small World Play School
Beaver Creek Kids' Day Camp is offered for ages 5-12. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor adventures and kids' theater. Call (970)754.5464 for more information and reservations. Small World Play School is a nursery and daycare facility for children 2 months to 5 years. Call (970)754.5325 for more information and reservations.
Family Activities
At the base of Centennial Express Chairlift, play a round of mini-golf, reach new heights on the bungee trampoline or scale the climbing wall. In the plaza, catch a performance by the Children's Theatre, take in the Children's Museum, or in the evening, take a spin on the ice rink. (970)845.9090.
Beaver Creek Golf Course
Sculpted from the great Rockies, suspended under the clear blue Colorado sky, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship course ranked #51 in Golf Digest's Top 75 Golf Resorts in 2006. Featuring spectacular scenery and challenging fairways, the clubhouse and restaurant, The Rendezvous Club is
open to the public for lunch. Course access during high season is restricted to resort guests and homeowners in Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead, and Beaver Creek Golf Club members. (970)754.5775.
Red Sky Golf Club
Red Sky offers two award-winning golf courses by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman and it features the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, luxurious private and guest club facilities and a beautiful panoramic community. To reserve a tee time, private lesson or clinic, call (970)754.8400.
Beaver Creek Rodeo
Offers classic events like Mutton Bustin', Team Roping and Bull Riding on Thursday evenings. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, shopping and an authentic Western BBQ and Saloon. Bring the whole family - kids 12 & under get in free!
Dining & Shopping
From gourmet to grab-and-go, Beaver Creek offers an array of dining options to please any palate. Shops feature everything from one-of-a-kind artwork or signature jewelry to high end or everyday resort wear.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is a great way to experience Beaver Creek Mountain. Beaver Creek Stables offers one and twohour rides on Beaver Creek's many horse trails. Picnic and lake rides are also available. (970)845.7770.
Fly Fishing
Gore Creek Fly Fisherman offers two locations - in Beaver Creek Village in the Fly Fishing Center and in the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. Guided wade and float trips on the Eagle, Colorado or Roaring Fork Rivers offer breathtaking views, strong wild trout, expert guidance and lunch on all full day trips. Beaver Creek: (970)754.5418; Bachelor Gulch: (970)748.6880.
Fishing Ponds
Catch and release fishing is available at Flood's Fishing Ponds just off Dally Trail. Fly fishing equipment rentals are available at the Gore Creek Fly Fisherman. (970)754.5418.
18 Hole Championship Disc Golf Course
Begins at Spruce Saddle Restaurant. Discs available for sale at Beaver Creek Sports.
Tennis
Located adjacent to the Highlands Lodge, the Beaver Creek Tennis Center welcomes all levels of players. Lessons, tournaments, special clinics and complimentary racquets are available. Court fees apply. (970)754.5781
2012 EVENTS
See winter events here: http://coloradowinterinfo.com/beaver-creek.html
Vintage Ski Fest, April 7, A celebration of ski history, racing and tradition returns to Beaver Creek with the third annual Vintage Ski Fest and Race. So dust off the ol' skis and sign up to celebrate the final weekend of the 2011-2012 ski and snowboard season. The event is a throwback to the 1940s featuring a lineup of competitions on the Haymeadow Race Course complete with canvas competitor bibs, hand-painted banners, natural bamboo gates, an old fashioned scoreboard and more. New last year, the event featured the addition of a Classic Bumps Competition and a Vintage Vendors Fair. Stay tuned to www.beavercreek.com for more event details as the winter season gets underway.
Blues, Brews, and BBQ, May 26-27, 2012. Chefs and pitmasters serve up delicious barbeque. Live entertainment as well as microbrews from across the country.
Tough Mudder, June 9-10, 2012, Beaver Creek's newest event isn't a race but a "personal challenge". It tests toughness, fitness, strength, stamina and mental grit all in one place and all in one day.Visit www.toughmudder.com for more details.
Summer Solstice Trail Run, June 16, Kick off the summer with a 5K or 10K trail running race, as well as the Kids' Fun Run, benefitting the Vail Valley Charitable Fund. Live entertainment, BBQ, prizes and more. For more information please visit the Vail Recreation Center website or call (970) 479-2279.
Beaver Creek Rodeo at Traer Creek, June 28 - July 19, AUgust 2 through August 16 On Thursday nights throughout the summer (except July 26, 2012, when the rodeo takes place in Eagle, CO) enjoy the infamous Beaver Creek Rodeo. Located behind Chapel Square in Avon with free shuttle service from the covered bridge in Beaver Creek village.
Beaver Creek Music Experience, June 30, 2012, Not just a concert, but a whole experience featuring jazz, soul and funk.
Independence Day Celebration, July 4, A free concert and fireworks show for Independence Day at Beaver Creek!
Beaver Creek Music Experience, July 7 - 8, Not just a concert, but a whole experience featuring Americana country and bluegrass.
Beaver Creek XTERRA, July 14 - 15, 2012, Swim, mountain bike and run, starting in Avon's Nottingham Lake and finishing in Beaver Creek. The XTERRA is open to all ability levels with individual and team categories. There is also the free kids' duathlon at Beaver Creek. For more information on the Beaver Creek XTERRA, registration and lodging opportunities, please visit XTERRA Beaver Creek Triathlon
Beaver Creek Antique Festival, July 20 - 22, Beaver Creek Village Plaza will be filled with rare and interesting antiques for an entire midsummer weekend.
Ragnar Relay Stop, July 27, 2012, Ragnar is the overnight running relay race that makes testing your limits a team sport. A team is made up of 6-12 individuals; each individual runs 3 legs. The legs of the race vary in difficulty and distance, from 3-8 miles, allowing elite and novice runners to run together. Over 2 days and 1 night, teams run across 200 miles of the country's most scenic terrain. Pair that with crazy costumes, inside jokes, a great finish line party and unforgettable stories.For more information, visit www.ragnarrelay.com.
Colorado-Eagle River Ride, July 28, 2012. This classic tour starts at Beaver Creek and brings riders along the scenic banks of the Colorado and Eagle rivers. Riders can choose from 100 mile, 68 mile and 42 mile routes on great roads. The ride is fully supported and offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, making it one of the don't-miss century rides in Colorado.
Beaver Creek Arts Festival, August 3 - 4, 2012, More than 150 exhibiting artists representing a multitude of mediums converge on Beaver Creek Village for the weekend.
Beaver Creek Music Experience, August 4, 2012, Not just a concert, but a whole experience featuring rock 'n roll and rhythm & blues.
Wine & Spirits Festival, August 9 - 11, 2012. Celebrate the best in wine and spirits, all perfectly paired with the best culinary talents from around the country. Guests may partake in seminars, classes and fun foodie events.
TransRockies Run, August 19, 2012, Beaver Creek Resort plays host to competitors of the rugged Gore-Tex TransRockies Run, a six-day, 115 mile stage trail run through the Colorado Rockies that ends in Beaver Creek. The race is fully supported, including food, accommodations and on-course support for participants.
Beaver Creek Oktoberfest, September 1 - 2, 2012, Beaver Creek's annual Oktoberfest returns with foot stompin' oom-pah-pah music, unbeatable beer, and wunderbar wurst!
Oktoberfest Shuffle, September 2, 2012. Sign up to participate in the annual Oktoberfest Shuffle. Walk, hike, or run over a 5 km or 10 km scenic trail on Beaver Creek Mountain.
Beaver Creek Music Experience Grand Concert, September 8, 2012, Not just a concert, but a whole experience.
Beaver Creek Luxe Festival, September 14 - 16, 2012. The resort's newest festival contains exciting events at Beaver Creek which are designed to appeal to a variety of guests, drawing luxury car enthusiasts from around the country.
Please check the beavercreek.com calendar for further information on all events. All events and dates are subject to change. |
