Amanda's Beaver Creek Guidebook

Purchase lift tickets at least one week in advance. While they can be purchased same-day, they offer discounts up to 25 percent when bought at least a week out. When you purchase at least a three-day lift ticket to Beaver Creek you’ll also get access to Vail, Breckenridge and Keystone. Lucky enough to ski for a week? The Epic Pass is an amazing deal and will pay for itself in seven days. Only caveat - this pass must be purchased by the end of May so plan ahead. https://www.beavercreek.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx

Lucky enough to ski for a week? The epic Pass is an amazing deal will pay for itself in seven days. Only caveat - this must be purchased by the end of May so plan ahead! https://www.beavercreek.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx

In our experience, Charter Sports at the Christie Lodge in Avon offers the best bang for your buck when it comes to rentals. For another economical option, up in Beaver Creek Village, check out RentSkis.com.

When it comes to skiing, the early bird does in fact get the worm. The mountain is quiet, most people are still asleep and the snow has just been groomed. There’s nothing quite like it. Catch the first chair at 8:30 when the lifts open, and enjoy an hour or so of blissful skiing. I promise, you’ll never regret waking up early to catch the snow at its finest.

I’m not ashamed to say that après ski is my favorite time of day, and I don’t think I’m alone. When thinking of the quintessential things to do in Beaver Creek, top of the list is to enjoy après ski in the late afternoon. The entire community gathers outside during the golden hour of the afternoon, communing over live music, cozy cocktails and beer.

Door to door, it’s about a 2 hours and 15 minute’s drive from Denver International Airport to Beaver Creek. If you’re driving from the Eagle Airport, it’s just a quick 30 minute drive to Beaver Creek. But bear in mind, this is Colorado. To say the weather is unpredictable is an understatement, so account for delays in both directions. Heading back to Denver from Beaver Creek, even the savviest traveler will be hard-pressed to make an early morning flight out of DIA. On the fence? Head down to Denver the night before.

The Epic Mix Shuttle – Epic is the big name in town for all things skiing, and their shuttle service is a great option for airport transportation. Depending on the weather (of course), the shuttle takes around three hours door to door and starts at $85 per person.

In lieu of renting a car, catch an an Uber from DIA to Beaver Creek. While it sounds pricey at first – about $120 each way – it about evens out once you factor in the cost of a rental car. You can use the free shuttles when you arrive to Beaver Creek anyway.

If you’ve got some time on your hands and are up for an adventure, catching the commuter train then the Bustang is the most economical option to get from Denver to the Vail Valley. Take the A Line Commuter train to Denver Union Station, where you’ll catch the Bustang to the Vail Transportation Center. Not only will it cost you a mere $8.50, you’ll get bonus points for using green transportation. You are in Colorado, after all!

Download the Village Connect App! On Demand Transportation: Complimentary on-demand shuttle services throughout Beaver Creek are available from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily. Please use the Village Connect app to schedule a shuttle. Parking Lot Shuttles: Complimentary shuttle services between the Bear Lot, the Elk Lot, and the Covered Bridge in Beaver Creek Village are available from 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM daily. Guests do not need to schedule or reserve a ride on the parking lot shuttle but can track real time arrival information on the Village Connect app.