Resort Guide: Beaver Creek
Resort facts at a glance
Range 2469mt- 3488mt
Pistes 148 (317)
Grade 49
56
0
44
Self Drive Distance
175 Kms: 3-4hrs from Denver
Nearest Airports
Denver
175
Vail / Eagle
39
Beginner 
Intermediate: 
Expert:
Snowboard:
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Vail, one of the world's top ski resorts with superb accommodation, an attractive characteristic village centre with a fabulous apres ski atmosphere and the largest ski area in America, stretching 7 miles from its east to west boundaries! The Lionshead area at the foot of the gondola has its own selection of bars, shops and restaurants. Vail?s sister village of Beaver Creek is smaller, with infinite charm and elegance. The ski area at Beaver Creek has been extended by the addition of the Bachelors Gulch area and a connecting lift to Arrowhead.
Ski Area
TOTAL KMS OF PISTE: 317kms
Piste Type No of Runs
Easy 33 (49)
Intermediate 61 (56)
Difficult 80 (44)
Plus 8 Back Bowls in Vail
Total No. of Lifts: 33 (13)
Snow Record: 842cms (per season)
Direction of Slopes: N, S, E, W
Snow Cannons: 380 acres covered (550)
Longest Run: 4.8kms (5.6kms)
No. of Mountain Restaurants: 10 on mountain - numerous at bases.
Cross Country Trails: 45kms
Figures in brackets are for Beaver Creek
Photo Required for Lift Pass' No
There is also flexibility so if you buy a 6 day pass then you can use it on any 9 days, a 7 day pass on 10 days, 8 day on 11 days, 9 on 12, 10 on 13 and 11 on 14 days.
Lift Pass Coverage: All lifts at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.
PISTE MAP KEY
1-9 DOUBLE or TRIPLE CHAIRLIFTS,
10-15 QUAD EXPRESS CHAIRLIFTS,
16 GONDOLA, BAR/RESTAURANTS
Rating
Beginners Rating:
Beginners are excellently catered for, with a superb ski-school, convenient lifts immediately behind the village, and plenty of long, wide-open, gentle runs right from the top of the mountain.
Intermediate Rating:
With 5,174 acres of incredable skiing, you can choose from miles of prepared pistes and superb groomed runs to the world famous Back Bowls. Colorado powder snow is so light that intermediates can enjoy most runs. Make sure to try the 'Blue Sky Basin?.
Expert Rating:
Double black diamond runs like Goshawk and Peregrine will really test the best. Revel in the glory of the acres of virgin powder snow in no less than six massive Back Bowls, plus mile upon mile of mogul fields, creating the perfect skiing experience. A Crystal Ski Escort is based in Vail to introduce you to some of the many highlights.
Snowboard Rating:
Vail being the biggest resort in Colorado has terrain to please everyone. Freeriders are spoilt for choice, with powder filled back bowls and the glades for intermediate/ advanced riders. Golden Peak is the domain of the freestyler with both expert and beginner pipes and numberous kickers. Beaver Creek has board parks for all levels.