Beaver Creek, CO

Unspoiled Mountain Luxury

Although Colorado is chock-full of ski resorts, none are quite like Beaver Creek. Set in the central part of the state, Beaver Creek encompasses the ski resort and its lovely mountain village. What sets Beaver Creek apart is that it resides in the White River National Forest and as such, all designs and construction must be approved by the National Park Service. This means that Beaver Creek blends in with the land and eschews much of the commercialization and gaudiness often seen at other resorts. What visitors are presented with is not only an amazing place for your winter vacation but also one with excitement and adventure during the summer. And with so many top hotels, B&Bs and weekend rentals, guests can be sure that your time in Beaver Creek will be one of luxury and opulence. Added to that the many concerts and festivals throughout the year and you have one perfect destination in the mountains of Colorado.

While other resorts in Colorado are overrun with crowds, those-in-the-know have realized that at Beaver Creek is where they can enjoy the slops without all of the crowds and long lines at the lifts. The Beaver Creek Ski Resort was once a contender for the Winter Olympics, which is no wonder considering the 25 lifts that take guests to the 150 trails over the 1800-plus acres through the pristine White River National Forest. During the summer, Beaver Creek transforms into an outdoor sports paradise with endless mountain bike and hiking trails, championship golf and rock climbing. Guided wine excursions through Beaver Creeks mountains come complete with local wine, charcuterie and unbeatable views. And with accommodations from top brands like Ritz-Carlton and Westin as well as palatial rental properties, you can be sure that your time in Beaver Creek will leave nothing to be desired.