{"type":"resort","slug":"beaver-creek-resort-co","name":"Beaver Creek","country":"United States","country_code":"US","state":"CO","canonical_url":"https://sknow.live/resort/beaver-creek-resort-co","content":{"summary":"Beaver Creek Resort is a destination ski resort in Colorado near Avon and Edwards, west of Vail. The terrain is known for polished grooming, well-planned pods, and a strong intermediate experience, with steeper options tucked into specific areas. It’s a good fit for skiers who value a refined resort setup, comfortable logistics, and a high-service feel on and off the slopes.","description":"Beaver Creek stands out for combining polished destination infrastructure with a mountain that is especially strong for intermediate and advanced frontside skiing. Its reputation is built on luxury, but the skiing matters: 2,082 skiable acres, 167 trails, and a balanced spread of 32 green, 70 blue, and 65 black runs. That mix makes it easy for mixed-ability groups to ski the same mountain while finding very different experiences. Groomer skiers have a lot to work with here, and the resort’s most famous test piece is Birds of Prey, the downhill course that gives Beaver Creek real credibility well beyond its upscale image.\n\nThe mountain packs 3,340 feet of vertical, rising from a base at 8,100 feet to a summit at 11,440 feet in the Rocky Mountains. Annual snowfall averages 323 inches, and 24 lifts—including 2 gondolas and 11 high-speed quads—help spread skiers efficiently across the terrain. Centennial, at 2.75 miles, is the longest run and a good reminder that Beaver Creek is not just about quick laps. Snowmaking covers 33 percent of the mountain, with a fully automated system focused on major connecting arteries, which is particularly useful for keeping the resort’s key circulation routes reliable.\n\nWhat separates Beaver Creek from many peer resorts is how intentionally the guest experience is designed. Heated walkways, outdoor escalators, and a base area built for comfort are unusual enough. Then there is the daily 3 PM cookie service at the base, which sounds gimmicky until you are cold, tired, and smiling with everyone else. The resort is also logistically easy for a high-end Colorado trip: about 2 hours from Denver and only 0.5 hours from Eagle County Regional Airport.","content_generated_at_utc":"2026-02-11T19:31:35.456Z"},"forecast":{"snow_10d_cm":3.29,"snow_24h_cm":0,"snow_past_24h_cm":0,"snow_past_7d_cm":6.37,"daily_snow_cm":[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0.21,3.08],"daily_time":["2026-04-05","2026-04-06","2026-04-07","2026-04-08","2026-04-09","2026-04-10","2026-04-11","2026-04-12","2026-04-13","2026-04-14"],"past_daily_snow_cm":[0,0,0,0,0,6.37,0],"past_daily_time":["2026-03-29","2026-03-30","2026-03-31","2026-04-01","2026-04-02","2026-04-03","2026-04-04"],"last_updated":"2026-04-05T14:34:18.258Z"},"passes":[{"id":"epic","name":"Epic Pass"}],"nearby_resorts":[{"slug":"arapahoe-basin-ski-area-co","name":"Arapahoe Basin","country":"United States"},{"slug":"aspen-highlands","name":"Aspen Highlands","country":"United States"},{"slug":"aspen-mountain-co","name":"Aspen Mountain","country":"United States"},{"slug":"breckenridge-ski-resort-co","name":"Breckenridge","country":"United States"},{"slug":"buttermilk-mountain","name":"Buttermilk Mountain","country":"United States"}],"webcams":{"has_webcams":false},"is_gold":true,"generated_at_utc":"2026-04-05T15:12:35.838Z"}