Beaver Creek, Colorado Rockies

Beaver Creek: 5 things to know before you go

Colorado Rockies, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Sixteen kilometres west of Vail, Beaver Creek is what happens when a 1980s developer is told to build the most polished ski village in America and given a quiet valley to do it. A gated, car-free hamlet, escalators between hotels, freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies handed out at three in the afternoon, and one of the best children's ski schools in the world.

1.Is the snow reliable in Beaver Creek?

Yes. The base sits at 2470 m and the top reaches 3488 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 91/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

At 150 km of piste on 24 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (24 green, 56 blue, 38 red, 32 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Beaver Creek stands out for a polished, high-end scene and a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Nov 22 to Apr 13 (about 20 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Beaver Creek guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Beaver Creek have?
About 1018 m of vertical, from a 2470 m base to 3488 m at the top.
Is Beaver Creek part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 150 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Beaver Creek good for beginners?
Yes. With 24 green and 56 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Beaver Creek Resort
4.73.9k reviews
€275
β˜… Top pick

Beaver Creek Resort

Excellent Β· 3.9k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Beaver Creek, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 3,871 reviews). It sits about 1.4 km from the slopes. A luxury option for Beaver Creek, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

β‰ˆ 1.4 km to the slopesLuxury
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€275/ night
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Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa
4.51.2k reviews
€280

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa

Very good Β· 1.2k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Beaver Creek, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

β‰ˆ 100 m to the slopesLuxury
From
€280/ night
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The Pines Lodge
4.6316 reviews
€265

The Pines Lodge

Excellent Β· 316 reviews

Why we like it

A polished, high-end base for Beaver Creek when you want to be properly looked after after a day on the snow.

β‰ˆ 450 m to the slopesLuxury
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€265/ night
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