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Outdoor ActivitiesUpdated May 2008GUIDED HIKING The Beaver Creek Hiking Center offers one of the most extensive hiking programs found at any mountain resort. Expert local guides lead nature hikes for all ages and ability levels. Take a complimentary, daily Family Nature Walk or tackle a Colorado Fourteener--Colorado boasts 54 peaks that stand more than 14,000 feet tall. The Hiking Center offers group and private hikes seven days per week, as well as equipment rental. Below is a sampling of programs offered in Beaver Creek, the White River National Forest, Holy Cross Wilderness and San Isabel National Forest. Visit www.beavercreek.com or call 970-845-5373. The new Colorado Adventure Package offers guests a unique opportunity to summit two Colorado “Fourteeners” (14,000 foot peaks – the highest in Colorado), back-to-back, with support from the Beaver Creek Hiking Center. This program will feature trained and seasoned guides, as well as use of Hiking Center gear including Salomon hiking boots, Leki trekking poles and Mountain Smith packs, as well as plenty of energy-boosting snacks and beverages. Beaver Creek Hiking Center guides are well-versed in the flora and fauna, and the history of the Colorado backcountry, as well as helpful techniques to maximize energy and minimize muscle fatigue during high-altitude hiking. The Beaver Creek Hiking Center’s new Historic Excursion “drive and hike” adventures offer a peek at some of Colorado’s most picturesque historic mining and ghost towns including Minturn, Holy Cross City, Leadville, Red Cliff, and Hagerman Pass. Historic Excursion group tours are offered once a week and are low-intensity, providing the perfect day trip for outdoor and history enthusiasts of all ages and levels. HIKE-OLOGY Hike-ology - Beaver Creek Hiking Center’s Hike-o-logy program invites kids to play at the Big Dig, an on-mountain archaelogical dig site complete with artifacts. On the Discovery Loop, little ones can learn about the area’s history and wildlife while keeping on the lookout for marmots, fox, hawks, elk and more.FREE FAMILY NATURE WALKSFamily Nature Walks - These complimentary one-hour nature hikes for families depart daily at 11 a.m. from the top of the Centennial chairlift and are led by experienced guides. No registration necessary. Participants must purchase a lift ticket. Children ages 5-12 ride the lift for free when accompanied by an adult. Up to 3 kids ride free per paying adult. CLIMB A FOURTEENER Colorado Fourteeners- Those striving to realize a lifetime goal of hiking a famous Colorado Fourteener, a peak that stands at over 14,000 feet, need look no further. Experienced guides lead thrill seekers to the highest point in all of Colorado—Mt. Elbert, 14, 433 feet—and to the summits of several other famous Fourteeners. The Hiking Center has permits to lead hikes up nine Fourteeners in the Holy Cross Wilderness and San Isabel National Forest. Name your desire, and that adrenaline rush, beaming smile and breathtaking 360-degree view will reward your efforts. Group Fourteener hikes are offered once per week during the summer. Private Fourteener climbs can be booked seven days per week with 48 hours advance notice and minimum of two people. NORDIC WALKING MAKES BIG STRIDES Four summers ago, the Beaver Creek Hiking Center became the first center of its kind in North America to introduce Nordic Walking into their summer program line-up with equipment provided by LEKI. Ninety-minute tours include stretching, strength training and an overall cardiovascular focus. Group tours are offered daily by reservation only. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. A two-person minimum is required for the group tour to take place. Nordic Walking was adapted from cross-country skiing and incorporates specially designed poles with fitness walking. The sport was introduced in Finland in 1997 and has been rapidly growing across Europe. Nordic Walking is credited with helping participants to burn more calories during a walk, increase energy consumption, reduce stress to knees and lower joints, increase upper body strength and reduce heel strike force. Call the Beaver Creek Hiking Center at (970) 845-5373. BLUES, BREWS & BBQ FESTIVAL, MAY 24-25, 2008 Great eats and musical treats can be found in Beaver Creek this Memorial Day weekend at the resort’s Blues, Brews & BBQ festival. This fitting start to summer (and BBQ season) in the mountains features a variety of Blues headliners throughout the two-day festival. Barbecue favorites will be prepared by top BBQ chefs from Kansas City, Des Moines, Iowa, Colorado and other locations nationwide. Meanwhile the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek hosts the largest exclusively Colorado Microbrewery Beer Tasting in the state, featuring over 100 special concoctions from 35 Colorado-based breweries. This tantalizing summer festival includes beverage and BBQ booths throughout the village, as well as kids’ activities and cooking demonstrations. Beaver Creek’s Blues, Brews & BBQ festival takes place May 26 & 27, 2007. Visit www.beavercreek.com or call 970-845-9090 for more information. The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek’s overnight packages start from $179 for a one-night stay and $289 for a two-night stay. Rates are based on double occupancy in a lodge room and include admission for two to the Park Hyatt’s Beer Tasting and two tasting mugs. Offer is subject to availability and does not include taxes or food concessions. Offer is valid May 25-27, 2007. WHITEWATER PARK IN AVON Avon’s Whitewater Park, located on the Eagle River south of the Riverfront Village Project, opened last summer. The Whitewater Park, designed by River Restoration of Glenwood Springs and constructed by Ted Siepel Construction, was developed to establish a recreational destination and natural pleasantness along the Eagle River through Avon. The river enhancement project consists of a boat ramp, a spectator viewing terrace, additional wetland planting and three river features: Baby Bob, Bob Jr., and Bob Sr. The in-channel features were created to enhance the Eagle River at "Bob the Bridge" for recreational boaters and fisherman as well as all other river enthusiasts. The upstream feature, Baby Bob, allows for basic kayaking skills; Bob Jr., caters to intermediate freestyle kayakers; and Bob Sr., is ideal for advanced freestyle kayakers, allowing the Park to host competitive events. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION SERIES Chefs from Beaver Creek’s finest restaurants host culinary demonstrations featuring their signature dishes on select Fridays and Saturdays in the resort’s demo kitchen. And this is no ordinary kitchen. Located on Beaver Creek Plaza, this intimate outdoor setting features the finest equipment found in the world of cooking. A casual atmosphere allows for chef-audience interaction, one-on-one question and answer opportunities and a wealth of handy tips for preparing spectacular dishes. No demonstration is complete without a tasting and Beaver Creek’s Culinary Demonstration Series is no exception. For more information, visit www.beavercreek.comor call 970-845-9090. INDEPENDENCE DAY, MOUNTAIN STYLE, JULY 2008 Celebrate a traditional Independence Day in Avon and Beaver Creek, with the Beano's Cabin Clambake, free concerts, and, of course, loads of fireworks, including Avon’s famous "Salute to the USA" - a festive day filled with a variety of activities including live music, food and craft vendors, a beer garden, a family zone and the largest fireworks display in the Colorado Rockies. Head to Avon for one of the most awe-inspiring fireworks displays in the Rocky Mountain Region as the latest pyrotechnics are launched over calm Nottingham Lake. This annual hallmark event draws 20,000 spectators and the fireworks display is set to a musical score, which is broadcast across the valley by local radion station KZYR. Beaver Creek presents the grand finale with the annual Beano’s Cabin Clambake – a not-to-miss New England-style extravaganza with a unique location high on Beaver Creek Mountain. Follow up the feast with an Independence Day concert and a mountainside fireworks display courtesy of Beaver Creek’s own pyrotechnics expert, Jim Funk. For more information visit www.beavercreek.comor call 970-845-9090. GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS Beaver Creek provides a brilliant backdrop for mountain biking in spring, summer and fall. View wildflowers and mountain peaks from the seat of a bike with experienced guides from the Beaver Creek Hiking Center. Group tours for all abilities are offered three days per week. Tours explore beginner to intermediate dirt roads and singletrack, depending on abilitiies. Call the Beaver Creek Hiking Center at (970) 845-5373. The Bachelor Gulch Spa at The Ritz-Carlton has created an outdoor wellness experience, perfect for autumn in the Rocky Mountains, and designed for optimal cardiovascular training and nurturing relaxation. "Mountain Spa Mornings" begin with a 90-minute private guided hike through Bachelor Gulch to the historic Anderson Cabin. The invigorating morning hike is followed by a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session with one of The Bachelor Gulch Spa's trained instructors, and then completed with a nurturing 60-minute outdoor massage. This outdoor wellness adventure lasts approximately three and one-half hours. Visit www.ritzcarlton.com or call (800) 241-3333. SCENIC CHAIRLIFT RIDES AND MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES View aspens set against Spruce, Pine and Fir trees from the Centennial Express Lift. Spruce Saddle Lodge offers mountain-top dining with picnic tables and an extensive lunch menu at its outdoor grill. Free activities at Spruce Saddle include Family Nature Hikes each day at 11 a.m., volleyball, Colorado croquet, frisbee golf and horseshoes. Mountain bike and "Diggler" scooter rentals are available at the BASE of the Centennial Express Lift (#6). Children ages five to 12 ride the lift for free when accompanied by an adult. The lift will operate from 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. on weekends only starting May 26, 2007. Daily lift operations will begin June 16, 2007. In the village, visit the free Children's Museum or Game Garage arcade, or explore the Five Senses interactive hiking trail at the base of the mountain, part of the resort's Hike-ology program. OUTDOOR SUMMER ICE SKATINGIce skate outside all summer! The centerpiece of Beaver Creek Village, the outdoor Black Family Ice Rink has become wildly popular and is open all summer long from 6-10 p.m. daily. Hockey and figure skates available for rent. A special Zamboni (with its own "home" located at the end of the rink) prepares the ice every 3 hours. Rink dimensions: 150 feet long by 65 feet wide RODEO SERIES EACH THURSDAYPolish those spurs and saddle up for a ride into the Wild West with the Beaver Creek Rodeo series. Catch genuine rodeo excitement on most Thursday evenings throughout the summer starting late June 2007. Rodeo highlights include team roping, bareback riding, barrel racing and bull riding. Young cowboys and cowgirls can participate in the calf scramble and mutton bustin’ - riding a sheep, bronc style - enjoy pony rides and check out the petting zoo. Kids under 12 receive free admission. Visit www.beavercreek.com or call 970-845-9090. Rodeo takes place each Thursday evening starting June 14 and ending August 23. Please note there is no rodeo on August 2, due to the Eagle County Fair.HORSEBACK RIDING Hop in the saddle and feel the wind in your hair as you meander through aspen groves and splash through creeks on Beaver Creek Mountain. Beaver Creek Stables welcomes cowboys and cowgirls, young and old, to take a scenic one-hour, two-hour, half-day lunch ride or full-day ride to Beaver Lake. Rides are offered daily from the base of the mountain. 970-845-7770. Don't miss evening horseback rides to Beano's Cabin for dinner on the mountain! Call Beano's Cabin Reservations at 970-949-9090 to book. MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS Some of the world’s finest mountain bikers call Beaver Creek home. But not to worry! There are many trails—from beginner dirt roads to expert single-track plunges—for all ages, abilities and fitness levels. The Centennial Express Lift (#6) whisks riders up to Spruce Saddle Lodge on the mountain, where they can choose from mountain-bike specific and multi-use trails, ranging from beginner dirt roads to expert single-track. Of course, the hard-core can work up a healthy sweat pedaling up Cinch and other dirt roads to earn their downhill reward. Beginner - Cinch, Dally, Village-to-Village Trail, Piece-O-Cake, Primrose, Intermediate - Lost Buck, Stack-It, Daybreak Ridge, Allie's Way, Foot Loose, Stirrup, Ridgerider, Anderson, Rhubarb, Evercrisp, Bearpaw, Rose Pedal, Lost Buck Spur, Corkscrew Expert - PHQ Hill Climb, Beano's Hill Climb Bike Rentals: Beaver Creek Sports rents Gary Fisher mountain bikes for kids and adults at the base of the Centennial Express Lift (#6). With a large fleet of part- and full-suspension bikes and Diggler scooter rentals, there’s an exact fit for nearly everyone. BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE, MINIATURE GOLF AND CLIMBING WALL Smiles abound at the base of the mountain where kids can bounce and flip to their heart’s content on a four-person bungee trampoline, practice their putting on an 18-hole mini golf course, and reach for the sky on the resort’s impressive outdoor climbing wall. Mini golf cost is $8 per person. Ginny's Pottery Barn Paint-your-own pottery studio for adults, teens and children of all ages. The studio migrates to Beaver Creek Plaza from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday from June 13 through Sept. 2. Ginny's provides an "artful experience" for both the gifted and the artistically challenged. Create unique gifts for all occasions—holidays, weddings, babies, graduations and birthdays. Idea books, stamps, stencils, sponges are provided. HOT AIR BALLOONING Soar into the skies and enjoy the pristine vistas. The temperature is warmer at altitude than at ground level, and you'll be amazed by the sheer silence of drifting in the mountain air. Take an enchanting, romantic adventure.Camelot Balloons FLY FISHING Cast your line with the best as you float on the famed Colorado River or wade into Gold Medal waters.Gorsuch Outfitters Fly Fishing Outfitters Gore Creek Flyfisherman If you have your own equipment, pick out your spot on the Eagle River, bask in the sunshine and cast a line. WHITE WATER RAFTING Plunge through the rapids of Gore Canyon, drift down a timeless river, picnic on the shore and experience the breathtaking beauty of the rugged Rocky Mountains in a white water raft.Lakota Guides, (970)479-0779 JEEP TOURS Try climbing mountains in a rugged Jeep with a personal tour guide. Explore old mining towns, high altitude wagon roads and the very heart of the Colorado wilderness.Most Jeep tours are offered through local rafting companies including: KAYAKING First-time and expert kayakers can learn the basics or tackle tough runs with some of the best in the business. From floating down the river to learning a combat roll, kayakers are led by expert instructors that ensure a safe and fun adventure on the water. Alpine Quest Sports, 970/926.3867Beaver Creek Information can recommend and book these activities for guests to enjoy during their stay. Call 970/845.9090. |
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