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Major city · United States

Beaver Creek

Spend 2–3 days for ski season; one night works if you only want a quick ski run or a day‑trip from Vail.

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Beaver Creek is a purpose‑built ski resort in Colorado with three villages, 150 trails and 23 lifts. Winter sports dominate, but summer brings lift rides, hiking and nearby wine‑country day trips. A short stay covers the main lifts; longer stays let you explore multiple villages and off‑mountain activities.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Dec–Mar (peak snow), Jun–Sep (summer lift rides)
avoid Apr–May (variable snow), early Dec (limited terrain before full opening)
Airport
DEN
Nights
2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Beaver Creek, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a café$3–5
  • Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$250
  • Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$350
  • High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$500

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$120 · Mid US$200 · High US$350

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

150 ski trailsWorld Cup ski eventsBachelor Gulch villageArrowhead villageBeaver Creek Golf Course
Airports
DEN Denver International Airport (Shuttle services to Beaver Creek, about 2 h drive)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Care*

    4°C (39°F)

Best: Jan–Mar, Jun–Sep. Mixed: Dec. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Beaver Creek: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

−9°C (16°F)

7 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−8°C (18°F)

6 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

−3°C (27°F)

8 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

1°C (34°F)

9 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

−5°C (23°F)

9 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−9°C (16°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Free resort shuttle links the three villages and the ski lifts; Denver shuttles run regularly. Within the resort walk or ski. Car rentals available in nearby Avon.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Vail

go

Door to door: 15 min total

Free resort shuttle, about 10 min

Explore Vail Village shops and additional lifts.

Colorado Wine Country (Palisade, Paonia, Hotchkiss)

caution

Door to door: 1–2 h

Drive or shuttle from Beaver Creek, 45–90 min each

Seasonal winery openings; check schedules.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa

Luxury resort in Beaver Creek Village, ski‑in/ski‑out.

The Ritz‑Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Upscale lodge in Bachelor Gulch, close to lifts.

The Osprey at Beaver Creek

Closest hotel to a chairlift in North America.

Seasons Lodge at Arrowhead

Condo‑style units, private balconies, slopeside.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$120–$180 excl. lift ticket & lodging
Mid
$200–$280 excl. lift ticket & lodging
High
$350–$450 excl. lift ticket & lodging

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel room (double)1 × 2 nights × US$350US$700
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$200US$800
Shuttle DEN → Beaver Creek (round‑trip)2 × US$80 · checkUS$160
One‑day lift ticket (mid‑season)2 × US$180 · checkUS$360
eSIM data (7 days)2 × US$30 · checkUS$60
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$208
Trip total≈ US$572 per person per day, bed includedUS$2,288

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a café$3–5
Burgers at a mountain grill$12–20
Ski rental (full day)$45–70
Lift ticket (one day, mid‑season)$180–210

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Beaver Creek is a secure resort community; main risks are winter weather and altitude‑related health effects.
  • Altitude reduces alcohol tolerance; drink responsibly.
  • Lift schedules vary by weather; check the resort website for closures.
  • Winter storms can delay airport shuttles; allow extra travel time.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • DEN → Beaver Creek shuttle: about $80 round‑trip
  • One‑day lift ticket: about $190 (mid‑season)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beaver Creek. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Mar (peak snow), Jun–Sep (summer lift rides) · avoid Apr–May (variable snow), early Dec (limited terrain before full opening) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Shuttle from DEN to Beaver Creek (check times).
  2. Lift‑ticket bundles for multi‑day skiing.
  3. Car rental in Avon for wine‑country day trips.

Meanwhile

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