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Beaver Creek... Not Exactly Roughing it.
300 days of sunshine, 1,805 acres of Colorado grandeur and the intimacy of an alpine village. Heated walkways, escalators to the slopes and immaculate grooming. Slopeside accommodations, warm apres-ski cookies and the Ivy League of ski schools. Mouthwatering cuisine, blissful spas and captivating performing arts. Simply unparalleled in North America. Your Shangri-La. Welcome to Beaver Creek.

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Avon, Colorado....Heart Of The Valley
Known as the “Heart of the Valley” for its geographic location as well as its strong sense of community and family-friendly atmosphere, Avon is a great place for both residents and visitors. Whether skiing, hiking, paddling the Eagle River or enjoying a leisurely day in town, you’ll find that launching your mountain adventures from Avon is easy and convenient.

With 6,500 year-round residents, plus another 3,500 part-time residents, Avon offers a small mountain town atmosphere with many amenities. The town serves as a gateway to the world-class Beaver Creek Resort and is eight miles west of world-famous Vail. Avon also offers a multitude of recreational opportunities, special events, parks, open space and trails, and a mix of local and national shops and restaurants.

In the winter, Avon is a great base for all your snow-oriented activities, including ice skating and old fashioned pond hockey on 10 football fields worth of glimmering ice at Nottingham Lake. A quick trip on our free Gondola Express shuttle bus will bring you to Avon Station, Avon’s transportation hub, where you can catch the new Riverfront high-speed gondola directly to Beaver Creek Landing. You’ll be on the mountain in just minutes!

SHOPPING
Clothing, gifts, groceries, sporting goods, health and beauty services and more are available in Avon.

DINING
Avon’s dining options include everything from quick and convenient to four-star dining.

LODGING
Avon’s lodging experience includes a vast array of options from luxurious hotels to affordable inns.

SKI RESORT INFORMATION
The town serves as a gateway to the world-class Beaver Creek Resort and is eight miles west of world-famous Vail.

At the gate you leave everyday life behind. That’s why people travel here from all over the world, and many make it a tradition.

The drama of rock and sky, the sheer grandeur of this place is one reason. That it is North America’s World Cup Mountain is another.

“The consummate kid-friendly resort.” That’s what SKI Magazine has called Beaver Creek, and strolling through the square you can see why. It is a modern, custom-designed resort with the cozy, unhurried feel of an Alpine village.

Tubing Headed to New Heights
Known for its diverse and abundant family activities, Beaver Creek Resort is taking its tubing program to new heights. For the 2009-2010 season there will be a new, lift-served six lane tubing hill operating in the prime afternoon activity hours. The tubing lanes run 300 feet in length and will be located just below The Ranch, our on-mountain children’s ski school center. Pricing for the new tubing activity will be announced in the fall. Nightly family activities will continue six of seven afternoons throughout the season including family snowshoe tours, ice skating, rail jams, and Thursday Night Lights. Kids also love the Game Garage, Rebound Trampoline and après s’mores at the Park Hyatt. It’s the perfect way to invest in quality family time and create lasting memories

Mamie’s Moves to Bachelor Gulch
Mamie’s (pronounced \‘MAy- Me’s\) outdoor grill is moving from Beaver Creek Landing up the hill to Bachelor Gulch. This new, outdoor site located at the top of Bachelor Gulch near McCoy Park will feature signature soups, Euro dogs, Panini’s and “grill your own” kebobs. Skiers and snowboarders will be able to drop by and select from a number of menu options. Shared picnic tables and a deck overlooking the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and aspen groves in McCoy Park will make this mid mountain dining venue a must-visit spot.

Beano’s Cabin - Arrive by sleigh at this luxurious log hideaway set high on the mountain. Executive Chef Steven Topple has presented at the prestigious James Beard House and his menu features organic meats and dairy. Honors include “Best Of” Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the Dirona Award.

SaddleRidge - Home to one of the largest private collections of Western artifacts, SaddleRidge offers a delicious blend of flavors and an international wine list.

Zach’s Cabin - Perched on the mountainside high above Bachelor Gulch, Zach’s offers American cuisine with a distinctly Pacific flavor. Executive Chef Tim McCaw is a Colorado native, and not surprisingly he favors fresh Colorado produce and all natural meats and organic dairy. Zach’s is deliciously elegant, a fair-tale ending to a starlit sleigh ride. Zach’s is one of just a handle of restaurants in the valley to hold a “Best Of” Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.