Beaver Creek, Colorado Ski Resort Travel

Defined by lavish amenities, impeccable service and slopes worthy of World Cup racing, Beaver Creek Resort pampers discerning travelers seeking an alpine experience in a luxury resort setting.

The youngest major ski area in the U.S., Beaver Creek debuted in 1980 and has grown steadily in size and the resort now spans 1,800 acres across three base areas, creating a European-inspired village-to-village ski experience with diverse terrain, impeccable grooming and world-class amenities and cuisine.

SKI Magazine ranks Beaver Creek among the top 10 best ski resorts in the U.S. and the National Ski Area Association has recognized the resort with the Best Overall Customer Service Program award for three consecutive years.

Dates and hours of operation:
November 28, 2009, through April 4, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily

Terrain:
1,805 acres/730 hectares of in-bounds terrain
Vertical drop of 4,040 ft/1,231 m
Base elevation: 7,400 ft/2255 meters
Summit elevation: 11,440 ft/3,487 m
Uphill capacity: 32,500 skiers per hour

Runs:
43% Advanced/expert
43% intermediate
10% beginner

116 Named Trails on the map

Snow: Average of 311 inches/790 cm a year