Ranked as one of the top 3 ski resorts in North America, Beaver Creek offers guests an unrivaled holiday experience of pure opulence, pampering and luxury.
This resort, with its heated walkways and escalators to the slopes, also offers world class skiing across 1800+ acres. And with an average snow fall of 7+ metres, Beaver Creek is destination for epic ski adventures and grand holiday memories.
• Skiable Terrain: 1,832 acres
• Number of Runs: 150
• Summit: 3,488m
• Ski Season: Late Nov to Mid-April
• Average Snowfall: 787cm/year
• Vertical: 1,231m
• Longest Run: 4.43km
• Average Temp: -5C
• Trail Difficulty: 19% Beginner, 42% Intermediate, 34% Advanced, 5% Extreme
• Lift System: 24 total including 2 Gondolas/Trams, 11 High Speed Quads, 1 Triple Chair, 1 Double Chair and 9 Surface Lifts
• Free Mountain Tours
• Cross Country Skiing
• Snowshoeing
• Ice Skating
• Disco Skate Nights
• Tubing
• Kids Storytime
• Winter Wine Excursions
• Fireworks
• Daily Cookie Time
Beaver Creek is the height of opulence in North American Ski Resorts
Colorado boasts 300 sunshine days a year
Beaver Creek is a place of intimacy, relaxation and romance
Provides access to professional day care and ski school
A: The easiest way to get to Beaver Creek is to fly from New Zealand into the USA, then connect to Denver International Airport or Eagle County Regional Airport. Beaver Creek is about 30 minutes from Eagle County Airport and around 2 hours 15 minutes from Denver, depending on weather and traffic. AMPED can organise your flights, stopovers, airport transfers and accommodation so your Colorado ski holiday runs smoothly from arrival.
A: AMPED recommends Beaver Creek Village if you want the most central base with easy lift access, dining, après and village atmosphere. Bachelor Gulch is ideal for a quieter, premium ski-in ski-out feel, while Arrowhead suits travellers wanting a more relaxed base with access to the wider Beaver Creek ski area. The villages are linked by Beaver Creek’s Village Connect transport, making it easy to move between them.
A: Yes, Beaver Creek has excellent ski-in ski-out and slope-side accommodation options, especially around Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. AMPED recommends booking early if ski-in ski-out convenience is important, as the best-located properties are popular with families, premium travellers and peak-season bookings.
A: Beaver Creek is known for polished Colorado conditions, excellent grooming and a high-quality mountain experience across 2,082 skiable acres. The resort’s commonly published mountain stats include 167 trails, 24 lifts, a summit elevation of 11,440 feet and around 325 inches of average annual snowfall, giving skiers and snowboarders a strong mix of groomers, bowls and more advanced terrain.
A: AMPED recommends January to March for the best balance of snow coverage, winter conditions and terrain availability at Beaver Creek. December is popular for Christmas and New Year travel, but peak festive dates book early, while March can offer longer daylight, softer conditions and a more relaxed spring-ski atmosphere.
A: Yes, Beaver Creek is excellent for beginners, families, intermediates, advanced skiers and snowboarders. The resort is well known for its polished service and family-friendly feel, with terrain that ranges from gentle learning areas to groomed cruisers and advanced runs, including the famous Birds of Prey World Cup course. AMPED can match your accommodation, lessons, rentals and lift pass setup to your group’s ability and travel style.
A: Yes, AMPED recommends pre-booking ski or snowboard lessons at Beaver Creek, especially for children, beginners, families and peak travel dates. Lessons generally include professional instruction only, with lift tickets and rentals arranged separately, so AMPED can package the right lesson, lift access and equipment before you arrive.
A: Yes, AMPED can pre-book your ski or snowboard rentals at Beaver Creek so your equipment is organised before you arrive. Beaver Creek offers ski and snowboard rental packages, in-store fitting and complimentary delivery options, and booking ahead can help save time on your first ski day.
A: Yes, AMPED can organise your Beaver Creek lift passes as part of your USA snow holiday package. We can help compare standard lift tickets, Epic Day Pass options and Epic Pass products depending on your travel dates, length of stay and whether you plan to ski other Colorado or North American resorts.
A: Yes, Beaver Creek is on the Epic Pass. AMPED can help you work out whether an Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic Day Pass or standard lift ticket is the best value for your itinerary, especially if you are combining Beaver Creek with Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone or Park City.
A: No, most travellers do not need a car in Beaver Creek if they are staying in the resort villages. Beaver Creek’s Village Connect service links Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead, while local transport also connects nearby Avon and the wider valley. AMPED can organise airport transfers or car hire, depending on whether you want a simple resort stay or a wider Colorado road trip.
A: AMPED recommends staying in Beaver Creek for 5 to 7 nights. This gives you enough time to enjoy the groomers, ski school, family-friendly village atmosphere, après and a rest day without feeling rushed. If you are combining Beaver Creek with Vail or another Colorado resort, 3 to 4 nights can also work well.
A: Yes, Beaver Creek has excellent dining, relaxed après and a polished village atmosphere. It is better suited to travellers who want quality food, mountain dining, family-friendly evenings and refined après rather than a big party scene. AMPED recommends Beaver Creek for families, couples and premium travellers who want a complete ski holiday experience with great service on and off the mountain.
