The slopes

  • Extent 3 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 5 out of 5
  • Snow 5 out of 5
  • Queues 5 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
  • Expert 4 out of 5
  • Intermediate 4 out of 5
  • Beginner 5 out of 5
  • Boarder 4 out of 5
  • X-country 4 out of 5
  • Restaurants 2 out of 5
  • Schools 5 out of 5
  • Families 5 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 2 out of 5
  • Convenience 4 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 4 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 3 out of 5

Key facts

Resort2470 m
Slopes2255-3485 m
Lifts24
Pistes1832 acres
Price index220

Beaver Creek

USA

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The upside

  • Slopes generally quiet on weekdays
  • Mountain has it all, from superb novice runs to daunting moguls
  • Fast chairlifts all over the place
  • Compact, traffic-free village centre

The downside

  • Lacks any Wild West atmosphere
  • Very expensive
  • Table-service mountain restaurants are members-only
  • Not much going on at night
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    Just got back from our fifth visit to Beaver. It is…

    Cozzy 19 Apr 2016 

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    Summary

    ‘Not exactly roughing it’ is the ironic slogan of Vail’s kid sister resort, coyly underlining its status as about the smoothest resort in the US. We don’t find the exclusive resort village particularly appealing, but the mountain certainly is. If the budget is tight, consider staying down in the valley, in Avon.

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    The slopes

    • Extent 3 out of 5
    • Fast lifts 5 out of 5
    • Snow 5 out of 5
    • Queues 5 out of 5
    • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
    • Expert 4 out of 5
    • Intermediate 4 out of 5
    • Beginner 5 out of 5
    • Boarder 4 out of 5
    • X-country 4 out of 5
    • Restaurants 2 out of 5
    • Schools 5 out of 5
    • Families 5 out of 5

    The resort

    • Resort charm 2 out of 5
    • Convenience 4 out of 5
    • Scenery 3 out of 5
    • Eating out 4 out of 5
    • Apres ski 2 out of 5
    • Off-slope 3 out of 5

    Key facts

    Resort2470 m
    Slopes2255-3485 m
    Lifts24
    Pistes1832 acres
    Price index220