Ski Beaver Creek in Colorado's Vail Valley

Groomed cruisers, a walkable village base, and the Birds of Prey race venue near Avon. Plan lift tickets, Epic Pass options, parking, and the drive before you go.

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Colorado Rockies Cruisers & village base Epic Pass
Beaver Creek Resort

Tickets & passes

Buy Beaver Creek lift access from the official resort site or Epic Pass channels when you can. Window and online inventory can sell out on peak dates, so advance purchase is the safer plan. This page does not list live prices; confirm rates, blackouts, and product rules before you book.

Official

Lift tickets from Beaver Creek

Best for day and multi-day tickets sold through beavercreek.com. Some products also unlock nearby Vail Resorts mountains; read the fine print.

Start here for current rates and date rules.

Tips

Epic Pass options

Epic Pass, Epic Local, and Epic Day Pass products can include Beaver Creek depending on the year. Compare resort lists and peak-day rules on epicpass.com.

Pass holders usually skip lift-ticket reservations, but rentals and lessons can still sell out.

Valley pairing

Vail next door

Vail Mountain sits a short drive away. Many guests split a week between the two when their ticket or pass allows it.

Confirm access before you plan a two-resort itinerary.

Why ski Beaver Creek

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Groomed Colorado cruisers

Beaver Creek is known for carefully maintained fall-line trails and a polished on-mountain feel, with plenty of intermediate terrain mixed into a larger Rockies footprint.

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Pedestrian village base

Shops, dining, and several lifts sit in a walkable village core. Day skiers can park and ride a shuttle or use village garages when space allows.

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Birds of Prey pedigree

The Birds of Prey venue is a landmark World Cup downhill track. Strong intermediates and experts come for the steeps when conditions and openings line up.

Getting there & parking

Drive & airports

Most guests arrive via I-70 to Avon, then up into Beaver Creek. Eagle County Airport (EGE) is the closest commercial option; Denver International (DEN) is a longer mountain drive that needs winter buffer time.

Village & lot parking

Covered village garages sit near lifts and shops. Lower Elk and Bear lots serve day parking with complimentary shuttles to the village. Overnight parking rules are strict; confirm current fees and hours before you arrive.

Shuttles & timing

Parking-lot shuttles and village transit run through the ski day into the evening in season. Peak Saturdays and holiday weeks fill early, so plan an earlier arrival or stay in-village when you can.

Parking prices, garage access, and shuttle hours change through the season. Always confirm on the official Beaver Creek getting-here pages before you drive.

On the mountain

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Village-to-summit access

Multiple lifts and gondolas serve the village core and upper mountain pods. Check the daily mountain report for open lifts and expected first-chair timing.

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Terrain mix

Expect a strong intermediate network, family-friendly zones, and steeper options including Birds of Prey when open. Confirm difficulty and openings on the trail map each morning.

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Lessons & kids programs

Ski and ride school products are inventoried and can sell out. Book lessons and rentals ahead on peak weeks rather than waiting for same-day windows.

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Nearby Vail Mountain

Vail sits next door in the same valley. Guests with the right ticket or pass sometimes ski both in one trip; product rules decide whether that works for your dates.

Getting to Beaver Creek, Colorado

Beaver Creek Resort, Avon, Colorado, United States
  • Fly into Eagle County (EGE) for the shortest transfer, or Denver (DEN) if you are combining Front Range stops and can spare a longer I-70 drive.
  • From I-70, follow Avon / Beaver Creek signs into the resort road network and choose village garage or lower-lot parking based on the day's plan.
  • Buy or download lift tickets before you arrive when possible, especially on weekends and holidays when inventory is limited.
  • After storms, check CDOT mountain pass and I-70 conditions before committing to a same-day drive from Denver.

Get ready for Beaver Creek

Lodging, tickets, parking, transfers, lessons, and rentals for Beaver Creek, without the fluff.

Plan your trip

FAQ

Where should I buy Beaver Creek lift tickets?

Buy from beavercreek.com or official Epic Pass channels when you can. That is where current pricing, date rules, and multi-resort inclusions are published.

Do I need a reservation with an Epic Pass?

Epic Pass holders typically do not need a ski reservation at Beaver Creek, but lift tickets, rentals, and lessons are inventoried and can sell out. Confirm the current policy for your product and dates.

Can one ticket also cover Vail?

Some Beaver Creek / Vail Valley products and Epic Passes include multiple Colorado resorts. Read the product details before you assume same-day access to Vail Mountain.

Where do day visitors park?

Village garages sit closest to lifts and shops. Elk and Bear lots below the village offer day parking with complimentary shuttles. Overnight rules and fees change; check the official getting-here page.

Do you publish live ticket prices here?

No. Rates change by date and product. Use this site for planning only, then confirm on the official Beaver Creek or Epic Pass site before purchase.

About Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek Resort sits above Avon in Colorado's Vail Valley. It is an Epic Pass mountain known for groomed trails, a pedestrian village, and the Birds of Prey race venue, with Vail Mountain a short drive away.

Beaver Creek suits skiers who want groomed fall-line trails and a walkable village base, with Birds of Prey adding steeper options when open. Holiday weeks fill village parking early, so midweek days or nearby Avon lodging often make the morning easier, and some guests add Vail when their ticket or pass allows.

Beaver Creek Resort