Known for its luxurious atmosphere, perfectly groomed slopes, and family-friendly environment, Beaver Creek Resort is an incredible (lesser-known than its neighbor down I-70) ski area in Colorado.

With 2,082 acres of skiable terrain, Beaver Creek offers a variety of incredible of options to satisfy every kind of skier. Beginners will enjoy the gentle slopes and experts can challenge themselves on the powder and tree skiing.

The most notable terrain:

Red Buffalo (Green) – as well as easy, beginner-friendly runs, this area at the top of the mountain provides beautiful scenic views.

McCoy Park (Green/Blue) – this area offers a mix of beginner and more intermediate runs perfect for those looking to improve their skiing. It even gives beginners a feel for bowl-like terrain.

Centennial and Gold Dust (Blue) – these runs offer groomed, intermediate terrain perfect for honing your skills.

Birds of Prey (Black/Double Black) – this area is used for World Cup races and is known for its technical downhill sections. Be warned – it’s fast and steep!

Grouse Mountain (Black/Double Black) – this section of the mountain is known for its consistently steep pitches and thigh-burning mogul runs.

Stone Creek Chutes (Black/Double Black) – this expert-only area features steep, ungroomed natural terrain with cliffs, rocks, and trees. The runs are short and steep.

Where to park:

The Elk and Bear Lots offer day parking at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain with complimentary shuttles that take skiers to Beaver Creek Village. There are also the village garages, Ford Hall and Villa Montane, that provide hourly and daily parking for easy access to the mountain, and shops and restaurants in the village. Skiers can also search for off-site parking in Avon, including the Old Town Hall East Parking Lot and Lake Street On-Street Parking. You can access the Riverfront Express Gondola from these lots to reach Bachelor Gulch, which connects to Beaver Creek.

Where to eat on the mountain:

Spruce Saddle – this is a great lunch and apres hotspot at the top of Centennial Express Chairlift.

Talons Restaurant – serving modern southwestern cuisine, this restaurant is located at the base of Larkspur and provides panoramic views of Grouse Mountain and Birds of Prey.

Where to stay:

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa – this hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is known for its chalet-style interiors, stone fireplaces, spa, heated pool, and sweeping views from the base of Beaver Creek Mountain.

The Osprey at Beaver Creek, A RockResort – this resort offers the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access, an outdoor pool and hot tub, and easy access to the village.

Events going on in Beaver Creek this winter season:

New Year’s Eve – skiers can ski down at 6 p.m. and then enjoy a Winter Circus in the village as they wait for the fireworks display at 10 p.m.

Thursday night fireworks – Beaver Creek will be hosting its Thursday Night Lights event between Jan. 8, 2026 – Jan. 29, 2026. The event includes a parade of skiers skiing down the mountain with light up batons followed by fireworks.

Ice skating nights – the Beaver Creek Ice Rink hosts weekly events like American Jukebox Skate Night and Disco Skate Night.

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