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Vail / Beaver Creek Resort Informatoin
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Resort Statistics:
Transfers: Eagle Airport (EGE) 45 mins, Denver Airport (DEN) 2hrs
Resort Elevation: 8120ft (2475m)
Summit Elevation: 11570ft (3527m)
Annual snowfall: 346 inches (879cm)
Trail Difficulty: Easy 25%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 35%
Our Opinion:
· One of the largest and most popular ski areas in the USA
· Excellent terrain for intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders
· Modern Austrian style village with pedestrian streets
· Consistent snow record and extensive bowls for powder skiing
· 5 other major resorts within 1 hour and included in lift ticket
· Good selection of bars and restaurants
· Possibility to combine with Aspen on twin center vacation
· 45 minute transfer to Eagle Airport
Resort Description:
With world-renowned skiing, diverse shops and restaurants, luxurious accommodations and breath-taking mountain
views, Vail is one of the finest resort destinations in the world.
Although the skiing is unsurpassed, much of Vail's charm comes from its uniquely designed alpine village and
pedestrian system. Most lodges and condominiums are within walking distance of each other and the shops and
restaurants are clustered around the center of the resort, accompanied by a Gold Medal fishing stream. Other areas
(Beaver Creek) are connected by the largest free transit system in the country. See for yourself! Vail is a great place to
visit -summer or winter.
In December 2000, Vail put the final touches on the second phase of its Blue Sky Basin terrain expansion, with the
addition of its fourth new high-speed quad chairlift and the opening of an additional 125 acres of ski terrain in Pete's
Bowl. This brings Vail's total count of high-speed lifts to 15, more than any other ski area in the United States.
Vail's crowning Blue Sky Basin terrain expansion provides a unique wilder experience unlike anything else found on
Vail Mountain and now features 645 acres of intermediate to advanced terrain in its two world-class bowls.
Beaver Creek, 20 mins. by car or free bus from Vail, is a feast for the eyes: a delight for the senses. The influence of
renowned resorts such as St. Moritz, Switzerland, Cortina, Italy and Val d'Aran, Spain has resulted in a unique
combination of mountain excitement and village luxury. Beaver Creek successfully combines the western hospitality
found on the mountain and in the friendliness of its employees with the European charm of its pedestrian village.
When George Townsend first settled in the Beaver Creek Valley in 1881, he knew he'd found something special. In
1972, Vail continued the vision by purchasing the land and beginning a detailed planning process. Beaver Creek was
originally designed to accommodate skiers of all ability levels, with a specific focus on winter recreation. That design
proved timeless and today the mountain is enjoyed by a variety of winter and summer sports enthusiasts.
Let us put together a special skiing package for you in the fantastic resort of Vail!