Photo: jeffgunn / CC BY 2.0About Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 3,340 feet of vertical drop, 2,082 skiable acres, 167 marked runs, served by 24 lifts, with an average of about 323" of snow a year. Red Buffalo Park added 200 acres of high-alpine beginner terrain in 2017. McCoy Park added 250 acres, 17 trails and two lifts for the 2021/22 season. The destination spans Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead village bases, with a deliberate emphasis on groomed and family-oriented terrain.
Why Visit Beaver Creek?
- 167 runs with 3,340ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 323"
- 2,082 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 24 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Beaver Creek, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
11,440ft
Summit Elevation
3,487m
7,402ft
Base Elevation
2,256m
3,340ft
Vertical Drop
1,018m
2,082 acres
Skiable Area
842.56 ha
167
Total Runs
2.8mi
Longest Run
4.43km
24
Lifts
323"
Avg. Snowfall
820cm annually
How Beaver Creek compares
Terrain Breakdown
28%
38%
34%
●Beginner
28% of trails
■Intermediate
38% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
34% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 26, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Beaver Creek
By Car
Beaver Creek is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.6042
Longitude-106.5164
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Beaver Creek trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Beaver Creek averages 323" of snowfall a year.
Beaver Creek rates 28% of its terrain as beginner, across 167 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Beaver Creek averages 323" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 11,440 ft.
Beaver Creek is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 39.6042, -106.5164.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Beaver Creek, plus any places we've researched.
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