Winter Activities in Beaver Creek

Outdoor Adventures

Skiing & Riding With endless powder days that bring snow measured in the tens of yards deep every year and an average of 275 days of sunshine a year, Beaver Creek and Vail  provide some of the best skiing and riding terrain in the world. Beaver Creek offers everything from gentle groomers to the famed Birds of Prey World Cup course. Nearby Vail offers over 5,000 acres and a whopping seven back bowls of endless terrain that are consistently rated the top in the country. And, because The Osprey is the closest hotel to a lift in all of North America, the famed terrain is, quite literally, footsteps from your door. Your dream run is waiting.

Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing In the mountains of Beaver Creek, a dedicated snowshoe and cross-country ski area called McCoy Park provides a vast array of terrain for exploring the grandeur and peacefulness of the high country that rises from the front door of The Osprey. Thirty-two kilometers of beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracked and rustic trails are accessed by the Strawberry Park Express lift, just out our back door, which whisks you to McCoy Park from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. every day. The last download is 3:45 p.m.

In addition to the terrain at McCoy Park, backcountry tours leave from Golden Peak in Vail. A variety of half-day and full-day tours are available, as well as lessons, rental equipment and retail shops. Customized Nordic programs can also be arranged to meet any groups' unique needs. Call 970-845-5313 for more information.

Dogsledding  For a truly unique experience, take a breathtaking glide across the snow one of our special dogsled tours. Available mornings and afternoons in the Cordillera area west of Beaver Creek, enjoy a seven-mile, two-hour trip. Two people are allowed per sled, and transportation is included. For reservations, call the Beaver Creek Resort Concierge at 970-845-9090.

Snowmobiling Experience a snowmobile tour through the scenic backcountry of Colorado. Tours range from two-hour loops with a hot chocolate break to full-day adventures cruising the high ridges at over 10,000 feet playing in the endless "powder stashes" of the backcountry.

Hot Air Ballooning Rise above it all. Soar into the skies and enjoy pristine vistas of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Tours include transportation, champagne, a flight certificate, and special launch ceremony. For reservations, call the Beaver Creek Resort Concierge at 970-845-9090.

Backcountry Tours Get away from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy the tranquility of the scenic backcountry in a ski, snowboard or snowshoe tour. Enjoy untracked snow and the peacefulness of having some of these pristine mountains all to yourself. Guests are transported to wherever our private local guides feel the snow is best, often to the top of Vail Pass at over 10,000 feet.

Ski & Snowboard Schools Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts offer renowned Ski and Snowboard School programs with more than 1,300 instructors from around the world. The Vail and Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard Schools a variety of teaching programs for skiers and riders of every age and ability, and include both group and private lessons, and well as specific children’s and adaptive learning programs.

Group Races NASTAR race courses, located on Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains, may be reserved for private groups. Each ski season, the U.S. Ski Team races on a NASTAR course, with the fastest competitor establishing a "zero handicap." Each time you race, your handicap is calculated against the National Pacesetter's time. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded on the basis of time, age, and gender.

Race Clinics NASTAR race clinics are offered to improve your racing abilities through personalized gate training and video analysis. The clinics are taught by professional coaches and ski racers and pricing is based on the number of participants.

Rentals: Skis, Snowboards, Nordic Skis, Snowshoes, and Kids' Equipment: Equipment rentals can be arranged at a variety of locations depending on where your group is staying. The children's ski and snowboard centers offer a full line of children's ski, snowboard, and helmet rentals, and they will even store rentals overnight for free. In addition, the New Technology Centers™ (NTC), located in Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains, offer the latest technology in shaped, powder, and telemark skis and boots.

Small World Play School™ Child care is provided for non-skiing children, as young as 2 months to 6 years old. In our colorful, slopeside nurseries, your child will receive individualized care under the watchful eyes of our trained staff. Reservations are required.

Ice Skating Guests can skate year-round at the rink, located in the heart of the village plaza. The 150 by 65-foot rink is open daily and a zamboni prepares the ice every three hours. Skate rentals are available right at the rink.

Figure Skating Series Experience free skating exhibitions from 6 - 6:30 p.m. every Monday night throughout the winter. These exhibitions feature young, amateur figure skaters from across the state and region, including members of the Skating Club of Vail Beaver Creak Ice Skating Critters. And, on Friday’s and Saturdays from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout the winter, join Pinecone the Bear, Reggie the Penguin, and Melvin the Moose for some skating fun!

Sleigh Rides Take a scenic ride up the mountain behind a snowcat and then enjoy an unforgettable dining experience for DinnerDine, a AAA Four Diamond award-winning five course meal at the exclusive Beano's Cabin. Reservations are required, so please call ahead at 970-949-9090.

Indoor Indulgences

Spas Beaver Creek's spas take pampering to new heights, treating guests to their own versions of a sumptuous "Rocky Mountain High." Contact Allegria at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa at 970-748-7500 or Spa Struck at The Charter ~ 970-476-2225

Performing Arts The Vilar Center for the Performing Arts hosts an all-star lineup of outstanding performances that are hard to find anywhere but at Beaver Creek. For more information, call 970-845-TIXS (8497).

Other Activities

For a complete listing of activities throughout the Vail Valley, contact the Beaver Creek Information Center at 970-845-9090 or bcinfo@vailresorts.com.

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