Beaver Creek 2024 Summer Tip Sheet
Beaver Creek Resort is the number one luxury family resort in the world. From mountaintop family adventures to the long-standing tradition of warm chocolate chip cookies served at 3 p.m., Beaver Creek provides legendary attention to detail and rarefied experiences. Savor the best of Beaver Creek through its signature experiences like scenic chairlift rides, more than 110 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails, 4x4 tours, horseback riding, fly-fishing, golfing, tennis, live music, fine dining, and culinary and family-friendly festivals.
CAN’T MISS EXPERIENCES THIS SUMMER:
- No visit to Beaver Creek is complete without taking in views of the Gore Range from up high. Guests can ascend the Centennial Express Chairlift and Gondola to Spruce Saddle Lodge for lunch and some stellar views.
- From Lift & Lunch packages and serene nature tours to decadent wine and cheese excursions, Beaver Creek takes hiking to the next level. Hiking Beaver Creek will have you weaving through beautiful aspen groves along mountain streams and taking in views of the Rocky Mountains. Professional guides offer guests an insider’s tour of unrivaled scenery.
- From lift-served beginner rides to cruises through aspen groves, guests of all ability levels are invited to access 50 miles of mountain biking at Beaver Creek. The ease and convenience of the Summer Adventure Center offers bike and helmet rental equipment, guides, lift ticket sales and more.
- Summer activities such as the Bungee Trampoline, Gem Panning, Climbing Wall, and Miniature Golf await at the Base Area above Beaver Creek Village.
- Explore Beaver Creek via horseback with the Beaver Creek Stables, which offers trail rides for different ability levels. Reservations are recommended and can be made by visiting beavercreekstables.com or calling 970.845.7770.
SAVOR BEAVER CREEK’S WORLD CLASS CULINARY OFFERINGS THIS SUMMER:
Beano’s Cabin
Nestled at 9,000 feet on the flanks of Larkspur Bowl, Beano’s Cabin features a truly unique dining experience Wednesday through Saturday evenings during summer. Guests choose to arrive by horseback or shuttle and are greeted by the unmistakable natural beauty of the cabin’s surrounding peaks, wildflower-specked meadows and refined mountain grandeur. Beano’s Cabin is known for its eco-friendly production techniques, creative flavors, fresh herbs and vegetables (many of which are grown on-site), and vast selection of rare wines. For Beano’s Cabin dinner reservations, available Tuesday – Saturday starting June 14, please visit OpenTable.com or call 970.754.3463.
Summer Wine Excursions
Beaver Creek’s one-of-a-kind Wine Excursions invite guests to enjoy a scenic hike or 4x4 Adventure Tour which leads to a gourmet wine and cheese pairing at Beano’s Cabin. Guests embark upon a leisurely scenic hike or afternoon jeep tour of the mountain on select dates throughout the summer. Both options offer stunning scenic views, as well as guided narration of the region’s indigenous flora, native fauna and surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks.
Following a hike or 4x4 adventure, Wine Excursion guests are treated to a flight of wines to be savored with gourmet charcuterie boards of assorted Colorado cheeses, cured meats, honeycomb, artisan breads, and flavored oils. For reservations, please call the Summer Adventure Center at 970.754.4636 or visit the Summer Adventure Center in Beaver Creek Village.
Citrea
Citrea combines fresh local ingredients with modern culinary interpretations of Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, alongside the ice rink, Citrea focuses on upscale dining and offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a sophisticated and high-energy setting. With a patio alongside the Beaver Creek Village’s covered ice rink, Citrea is the perfect place to relax and unwind for Après, while soaking in some summer sun.
Citrea will open for dinner Wednesday – Sunday starting May 24, then will add lunch to their operation on weekends only June 15.
EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS IN BEAVER CREEK – SUMMER 2024
NEW: Colorado Showcase | Saturdays, June 15 – September 14, 2024
Colorado Showcase will feature some of Colorado's best and brightest artists in the heart of Beaver Creek Village. Unlike BC Unplugged, this music series will shine light on incredible local artists from across Colorado. Head to Beaver Creek Village on Saturdays for the sweet sounds of summer in Colorado!
BC Unplugged | Thursday Evenings, June 20 - September 12, 2024
Amplify your summer and experience free live music at its purest, high in the mountains, on the village stage every Thursday from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Listen to an incredible lineup of national touring artists ranging from A Flock of Seagulls to progressive rock supergroup Asia, to up and coming artists like Carrie Rodguez and Nicki Bluhm. Relax and enjoy delicious food from Beaver Creek Village’s best restaurants or picnicking out on in the heart of the village. Summer in the mountains never sounded better!
For a full lineup of musicians, visit www.bcunplugged.com
Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival | May 24-26, 2024
The Blues Brews & BBQ Festival is back at Beaver Creek on Memorial Day weekend! Feast on mouth-watering BBQ grilled, smoked, and sauced to perfection by the region’s best pit masters. Then wash it all down with craft beers. Bring your friends, your family, and your appetites! Headliners include Booker T. Jones, Bette Smith, Don Bryan and others.
Elevate your experience, Rock the Day VIP tickets and Beer Punch Cards available at www.bcbluesbrewsbbq.com
Independence Day Celebration | July 4, 2024
Celebrate the 4th of July amid one of America's most awe-inspiring natural treasures, the Rocky Mountains. The event will feature live music, VIP tickets with artist meet & greets, Stars Stripes & Slides kids' area, a kids entertainment stage, food trucks, fireworks and a hot air balloon glow (contingent on local fire ban protocols during the event). Soak up the refreshing mountain air with Beaver Creek’s Independence Day Celebration!
Elevate your experience and go VIP! Rock the Day VIP tickets available at. www.bc4th.com
Oktoberfest | August 30 – September 1, 2024
Don your dirndl or lederhosen and join us as Beaver Creek celebrates its authentic spirit and European ties during the annual Beaver Creek Oktoberfest. This signature event returns for three days of food, drinks and fun over Labor Day weekend, August 30 – September 1. The event includes live music daily, Bavarian competitions, family fun in our kids' zone and more. Headliners include Classic Stones: A Tribute to the Rolling Stones, Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton, Spinphony. our Sister City, Lech Austria’s own Trachtenkapelle and Colorado’s own Helmut Fricker Band.
Elevate your experience, Rock the Day VIP tickets available at www.bcoktoberfest.com
SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSES:
Beaver Creek offers member and guest play on three championship golf courses at Beaver Creek Golf Club and Red Sky Golf Club. For details on both courses visit BeaverCreek.com.
Red Sky Golf Club
Located just 20 minutes west of Vail, the majestic Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club is home to two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman. Both Red Sky courses are featured in America’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play and received Colorado AvidGolf Magazine’s Best Mountain Club this year. Situated on more than 800 acres of historic ranchlands filled with sage, aspen groves and spectacular mountain vistas, harness the sweeping grandeur of the dramatic Colorado Rockies. For more details, please visit RedSkyGolfClub.com or call 970.754.8400.
Silver Sage Restaurant at Red Sky Ranch offers seasonal Colorado cuisine centers on an uncompromising commitment to beautiful ingredients and expertly executed preparations resulting in a concentrated depth of flavors. When paired with genuine, graceful hospitality and breathtaking sunsets over Castle Peak, Silver Sage offers a thoughtful, distinguished dining experience.
Members: May 15 – Oct. 13, 2024 (dates are weather dependent)
Resort Guests: May 17 – Oct. 6, 2024 (dates are weather dependent)
Beaver Creek Golf Club
Beaver Creek Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is one of the longest established golf experiences in the Vail Valley and is famously known for its narrow and challenging fairways, as well as unrivaled scenic beauty and direct views of Beaver Creek Resort. The golf course is exclusively available to members and Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead lodging guests. For more details, call 970.754.5775.
Open to all Beaver Creek visitors, Beaver Creek Golf Club also offers delectable culinary offerings at Rendezvous Club, located in the Elkhorn Lodge. Rendezvous Club offers both indoor and alfresco dining, and the creek-side patio is considered by many to be one of the hidden gems in Beaver Creek.
Members and Resort Guests: May 17 – Oct. 6, 2024 (dates are weather dependent)
SUMMER 2024 OPERATING DATES AND HOURS:
- Open Daily: June 15 – September 2
- Open Saturday and Sunday Only: September 7 – 29 (base area activities only)
- Centennial Express Lift, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (last download)
- Summer Activities, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Dates, times, and prices are subject to change and could be impacted by weather. Check for extended hours over holidays, weekends and dates in July and early August.
Lift tickets are available at the Beaver Creek Summer Adventure Center, open 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, located at the top of the second set of escalators in Beaver Creek Village. Lift access for children ages four and younger is complimentary. For more information, call 970.754-4636.
Unmatched Summer Offerings for Kids:
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After making its debut this winter with a splash, Hawk’s Nest Cabin returns for a summer of fun. This addition to Beaver Creek Village is a custom-designed retreat for teenage guests, as the Cabin with an Edge. At Hawk’s Nest Cabin, you can be yourself in the coolest underage club with a modern alpine-cabin vibe all its own. Featuring custom, one-of-a-kind decor, craft non-alcoholic beverages, music, interactive technology, arcade and table games, a ski simulator, lounge spots, plenty of charging stations, opportunities for legendary selfies and a whole lot more, it’s where the fun picks up off-mountain and after hours until it’s time to rest up and start all over again.
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Beaver Creek Kids Day Camp offers fun in the mountains with outdoor adventures designed specifically to explore, educate and entertain campers all summer long. Kids Day Camp will be offered weekdays starting June 10 – August 30 for children ages 5 – 12. Participants will explore the wonders of Beaver Creek and the Rocky Mountains in a fun-filled, kid-centered environment. Drop your camper off for a day or a full week and let your child's outdoor adventures begin. Reservations are required and more information can be found here.
Media Contact:
Eric Dunn, 603.918.9878, eric.dunn@vailresorts.com