Roughing it? Not exactly. 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 après-ski cookies and the Harvard of ski schools. Mouth-watering cuisine, blissful spas and captivating performing arts. Simply unparalleled in North America. Your Shangri-La. Welcome to Beaver Creek.

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1. Beaver Creek is consistently rated among the top 10 resorts in North America by the readers of Ski Magazine.

2. Winter 2006-07 heralds the first terrain expansion in Beaver Creek in more than a decade. Expert skiers and riders can enjoy the Stone Creek Chutes area which comprises 180 acres of steep, gladed chutes with pitches up to 44 degrees.

3. Beaver Creek Mountain has 1,805 acres of skiable terrain, comprising 162 trails and 16 lifts, 10 of which are high-speed quads. 800 acres of terrain is groomed daily and the resort also features three terrain parks and a mid-mountain Nordic Sports center featuring 20 miles of groomed trails.

4. Looking to push the envelope? Try the Talons Challenge, offered exclusively through Beaver Creek Ski School. One day, 23,722 vertical feet on 13 of the most demanding runs in North America. Call the BC Ski School for more info at 970.845.5300.

Beano's Cabin™
Nestled high upon the mountain, this rustic log-style cabin offers award-winning Colorado fare. Open to the public for sleigh ride dinners with a five-course fixed-price menu. 970.949.9090

Zach's Cabin™
Zach's Cabin, located in an Aspen Glade in Bachelor Gulch, is a unique mountain dining experience offering world-class cuisine in an intimate cabin setting. Zach's is open to the public four nights a week for à la carte sleigh ride dinners. 970.845.6575

Broken Arrow Restaurant
The perfect spot for a ski lunch or après festivities, Broken Arrow Restaurant located at the base of the Arrowbahn Lift (Chair 17) features an expansive paved deck, famous Blinky burgers plus brick-oven pizzas, grilled flatbread sandwiches, fresh tossed salads and house-made signature soups.

Spruce Saddle
A casual restaurant with soaring views, Spruce Saddle Lodge is open throughout the ski day and located at the top of Centennial Express lift (Chair 6). Menu items include grilled specialties, wraps, BBQ, Panini, pasta, fresh baked pizzas, Mexican and Asian fare.

SaddleRidge
Celebrated for its inspired cuisine featuring wild game and fish, SaddleRidge features soaring cathedral ceilings and North America's most extensive private collection of Western and Native American artifacts. Open to the public for dinner in the winter. 970.845.5456

Toscanini
Toscanini is Beaver Creek's premier Italian restaurant, featuring a variety of pastas, regional specialties, pizzas and tiramisu. The recipient of a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Toscanini offers an intimate evening with wonderful views of the ice skating rink and plaza. 970.845.5590
All listed restaurants are available for groups or wedding. Call 970.845.5762 for more information.

Vilar Center for the Performing Arts
World-class performances are offered throughout the year in this intimate, 500-seat venue. 970.845.8497 or www.vilarcenter.org

Black Family Ice Rink
A perfect evening activity for the entire family - open year-round. 970.845.0438

Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing
Explore McCoy Park, our Nordic sports area at mid-mountain. Featuring 20 miles of trails through open glades and groves of aspen and pine trees.

Snowmobile Tours
A host of tour operators offer snowmobile tours throughout the winter. They'll even pick you up outside your hotel.

For a full list of winter activities, please visit www.beavercreek.com.

Men’s Birds of Prey FIS World Cup
November 27–December 2, 2007

Talons Challenge
January 26, 2007

Bon Appetit Culinary & Wine Focus
January 31–February 2, 2008

The New Yorker presents ‘Humor on the Slopes’
February 28–March 2, 2008

Cookie Kids Fest presented by Cookie Magazine
March 13-15, 2008

Ski with the Pros presented by SKI Magazine
March 28-30, 2008

For detailed event information, please visit www.beavercreek.com. All events & dates are subject to change.