Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek may be nearby Vail’s little brother, but it should not be overlooked as there is some fantastic skiing and snowboarding on offer.

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 7.7 °c
Min temp: -3.4 °c

Last Updated: Thu 30 Apr

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 7.7 °c
Min temp: -3.4 °c

Last Updated: Thu 30 Apr

19%Beginner

43%Intermediate

38%Advanced

It may be one of North America’s newest resorts, but Beaver Creek has quickly made it on to the list of premier US resorts.

Much of its recognition comes from hosting annual World Cup races on the Birds of Prey racetrack as well as three separate ski racing World Championships, but there is much more to the resort than just racing. The tree-lined slopes offer some fantastic variety, from the gentle greens in Bachelor Gulch to the steep blacks on Grouse Mountain, there is something for everyone here.

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Pros and cons

Fantastic tree-lined slopes for beginners and intermediates
Numerous accommodation options, either on the hill or in Avon
Vail is nearby for more skiing variety

On-mountain dining options are not the best
Real experts will run out of options if there is no fresh snow
Expensive lift pass prices

On the Slopes

Service has always been high on the Beaver Creek resort agenda and it really focuses on providing an upmarket experience for guests. Much of the base village has heated pavements to make getting around easy, free hot chocolate and free cookies are handed out on the slopes and all of the staff are incredibly friendly. There are also lots of accommodation options, either on the hill or down in the town of Avon at the base of the lift network.

The options for beginners are numerous and almost every lift has a top-to- bottom green run option. Perhaps the best beginner zone is actually at the top of the mountain, served by the Cinch and Red Buffalo Express lifts, which means it is snowsure but can also get cold at times. The good news is that the resort return run is a winding green, but downloading the Centennial Express is also an option. Intermediates will then love the long blues over towards Arrowhead and in the Larkspur Bowl.

New lifts take skiers up to McCoy Park. More advanced skiers should head to Birds of Prey and Grouse Mountain chairlifts, where networks of steep blacks sweep down the mountain. These are often incredibly well groomed and it gives you the chance to follow in the footsteps of the World Cup racers. If the snow is good, both Larkspur and Rose Bowl offer some great powder turns, while the Stone Creek Chutes have some seriously steep lines that are certainly not for the feint-hearted.

In the Resort

The purpose-built bases at Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead are home to several smart hotels and numerous condos, offering good variety. If your budget allows, there are some truly enormous houses for rental on the mountain itself – but these are seriously expensive! The valley town of Avon offers further accommodation and is much more affordable. It also has the best facilities, including some good bars and restaurants, as well as the biggest supermarket in the area.
Après ski is generally quite muted, but there are some great Happy Hour offers at the various bars at the foot of the hill. Our top choices would be the Coyote Café at the bottom of the Centennial Express or Bob’s Place down in Avon – the latter is a typically American sports bar.

Getting to Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is a relatively quick transfer from Denver Airport. Several companies offer shared transfers and once in resort you won’t need a car – even if you’re visiting Vail as that too is easy to get to via a bus.

Denver airport: 2 hours

Season Dates

Opens: Wednesday 27 November 2024
Closes: TBC

Beaver Creek Piste Map

Top (3490m)

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Weather	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Snow shower	Broken clouds	Light snow shwr	Mainly fair	Clear skies	Light snow shwr	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy	Snow grains	Broken clouds	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Mainly fair	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Snow grains	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Snow grains
Wind
Snow expected	1.3 cm	2.7 cm	4.8 cm	0.3 cm	1 cm	0.4 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.4 cm	0.7 cm	0.9 cm	0.5 cm	1.2 cm	3.9 cm	1.5 cm	0.9 cm	1 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	-4.9°c	-3.4°c	-4.9°c	-3.4°c	-1.4°c	-2.4°c	0.6°c	3°c	2.2°c	2.3°c	3.8°c	2°c	2°c	2.6°c	1.4°c	1°c	1.8°c	-0.1°c	-0.4°c	1.3°c	0.7°c	3.6°c	5.4°c	4.8°c	5.6°c	6.7°c	5.6°c	6°c	7.2°c	6.4°c
Min temp	-7.8°c	-5°c	-6.6°c	-7.8°c	-3.4°c	-7.2°c	-8.6°c	0.6°c	-3.2°c	-4.5°c	2°c	-1.8°c	-2.6°c	1.4°c	-2.4°c	-3°c	-0.1°c	-2.4°c	-3.9°c	-0.4°c	-3.4°c	-4.3°c	3.6°c	-0.8°c	-1.8°c	5.6°c	0.8°c	-0.8°c	6°c	1.4°c
Feels like temp	-13.3°c	-9.7°c	-9.3°c	-11.7°c	-7.2°c	-6.4°c	-8.6°c	0.5°c	1.9°c	-8.1°c	-1°c	-0.8°c	-5.7°c	-1.3°c	-2.8°c	-6.9°c	-2.6°c	-3.1°c	-8.3°c	-4.8°c	-3.5°c	-7.9°c	0.4°c	2.3°c	-5°c	2.5°c	2.9°c	-4.3°c	3.1°c	3.1°c

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Snow expected	1.3 cm	2.7 cm	4.8 cm
Max temp	-4.9°c	-3.4°c	-4.9°c
Min temp	-7.8°c	-5°c	-6.6°c
Feels like temp	-13.3°c	-9.7°c	-9.3°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Light snow shwr	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0.3 cm	1 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	-3.4°c	-1.4°c	-2.4°c
Min temp	-7.8°c	-3.4°c	-7.2°c
Feels like temp	-11.7°c	-7.2°c	-6.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	0.6°c	3°c	2.2°c
Min temp	-8.6°c	0.6°c	-3.2°c
Feels like temp	-8.6°c	0.5°c	1.9°c

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Weather	Partly cloudy	Snow grains	Broken clouds
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	2.3°c	3.8°c	2°c
Min temp	-4.5°c	2°c	-1.8°c
Feels like temp	-8.1°c	-1°c	-0.8°c

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Weather	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.7 cm	0.9 cm
Max temp	2°c	2.6°c	1.4°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	1.4°c	-2.4°c
Feels like temp	-5.7°c	-1.3°c	-2.8°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow
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Snow expected	0.5 cm	1.2 cm	3.9 cm
Max temp	1°c	1.8°c	-0.1°c
Min temp	-3°c	-0.1°c	-2.4°c
Feels like temp	-6.9°c	-2.6°c	-3.1°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	1.5 cm	0.9 cm	1 cm
Max temp	-0.4°c	1.3°c	0.7°c
Min temp	-3.9°c	-0.4°c	-3.4°c
Feels like temp	-8.3°c	-4.8°c	-3.5°c

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Weather	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	5.4°c	4.8°c
Min temp	-4.3°c	3.6°c	-0.8°c
Feels like temp	-7.9°c	0.4°c	2.3°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Snow grains
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	5.6°c	6.7°c	5.6°c
Min temp	-1.8°c	5.6°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	-5°c	2.5°c	2.9°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Snow grains
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	6°c	7.2°c	6.4°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	6°c	1.4°c
Feels like temp	-4.3°c	3.1°c	3.1°c

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	Thu 30 Apr			Fri 1 May			Sat 2 May			Sun 3 May			Mon 4 May			Tue 5 May			Wed 6 May			Thu 7 May			Fri 8 May			Sat 9 May
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Weather	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain shwr	Occasional rain	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Occasional rain
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.8 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.9°c	7.7°c	4.9°c	7.2°c	10.4°c	9.4°c	11.4°c	14.6°c	13.9°c	13.5°c	15.5°c	13.6°c	12.4°c	13.8°c	12.2°c	11.3°c	12°c	10.5°c	10.2°c	12.9°c	11.8°c	14.2°c	17.1°c	16.4°c	16.6°c	18.3°c	17.1°c	16.5°c	18.6°c	17.1°c
Min temp	-3.4°c	4.9°c	-0.8°c	-3.8°c	7.2°c	0.2°c	-2.8°c	11.4°c	3.8°c	0.6°c	13.5°c	5.4°c	2.8°c	12.2°c	5°c	2.2°c	10.5°c	3.7°c	0.8°c	10.2°c	3.2°c	0.6°c	14.2°c	6.1°c	3°c	16.6°c	7.4°c	4.2°c	16.5°c	7.6°c
Feels like temp	-3.4°c	5°c	2.1°c	-3.8°c	4.9°c	6.6°c	-2.8°c	10°c	11.6°c	0.5°c	11.4°c	11.5°c	2.5°c	10.5°c	10.2°c	2°c	9.2°c	8.3°c	0.7°c	8°c	9.4°c	0.5°c	12.4°c	14.3°c	2.7°c	14.8°c	15.1°c	3.8°c	14.6°c	15.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	6.9°c	7.7°c	4.9°c
Min temp	-3.4°c	4.9°c	-0.8°c
Feels like temp	-3.4°c	5°c	2.1°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.2°c	10.4°c	9.4°c
Min temp	-3.8°c	7.2°c	0.2°c
Feels like temp	-3.8°c	4.9°c	6.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.4°c	14.6°c	13.9°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	11.4°c	3.8°c
Feels like temp	-2.8°c	10°c	11.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	13.5°c	15.5°c	13.6°c
Min temp	0.6°c	13.5°c	5.4°c
Feels like temp	0.5°c	11.4°c	11.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.4°c	13.8°c	12.2°c
Min temp	2.8°c	12.2°c	5°c
Feels like temp	2.5°c	10.5°c	10.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.3°c	12°c	10.5°c
Min temp	2.2°c	10.5°c	3.7°c
Feels like temp	2°c	9.2°c	8.3°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.2°c	12.9°c	11.8°c
Min temp	0.8°c	10.2°c	3.2°c
Feels like temp	0.7°c	8°c	9.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	14.2°c	17.1°c	16.4°c
Min temp	0.6°c	14.2°c	6.1°c
Feels like temp	0.5°c	12.4°c	14.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	16.6°c	18.3°c	17.1°c
Min temp	3°c	16.6°c	7.4°c
Feels like temp	2.7°c	14.8°c	15.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	16.5°c	18.6°c	17.1°c
Min temp	4.2°c	16.5°c	7.6°c
Feels like temp	3.8°c	14.6°c	15.2°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	12.7 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 21 Nov 2026
	Resort closing date	Sun 11 Apr 2027

Snow Overview

USA

Updated 07/04

The sad demise of Left Coast skiing continues this week, with more resorts shuttering with each passing day in the wake of what is now officially a record-low snowpack in Utah. Temperatures remain mild throughout this forecast period across the Rockies, PNW, and Tetons, with a few bursts of rain along the way.

Things may turn colder into the weekend with a few flurries of snow, but whether there is a snowpack left for this to boost is anyone’s guess.

Out on the Ice Coast, things start this period cold and snowy, but rapidly turn mild as the freezing line leaps over tall buildings in a single bound. Things will fluctuate slightly, plus a flurry of rain in to start the weekend to keep things interesting.

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