eaver Creek offers the amenity of quality time. From the village plaza where kids can run safe and free, to the wild ride of our tubing hill and the warm chocolate chip cookies greeting them off the last lift. We value your family’s experience down to the last detail. That’s why we’ve created these special programs just for you and your family – best yet, they’re free.
Here is a taste of what Beaver Creek has to offer:
Weekly Family Programming
Beaver Creek offers special family programming every day of the week, including the popular Thursday Night Lights, Rail Jam Playground, On-Hill Story Time, and more.
TUBING HILL
Hay Maker Tubing Hill sits just below The Ranch and is easily accessible by riding the Buckaroo Express Gondola. (970) 754-5368
MOUNTAIN WELCOME TOURS
Complimentary 2-hour guided terrain tours, daily at 10am. Meet at the top of Centennial Express Chairlift #6 to participate. Available to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. *Ladies-only special on Wednesdays!
COCOA & CORDUROY
Enjoy hot cocoa and freshly groomed runs (the corduroy) every morning at 9:30am at the top of Centennial Express Chairlift #6.
VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
A grand yet intimate theater with a world-class entertainment lineup. Symphony orchestras, ballet companies, films, Broadway musicals, comedy, children’s theater and a whole host more. Visit www.vilarpac.org or call (888) 920-2787 for schedule.
ICE SKATING
At the heart of Beaver Creek Village, pop on those skates and cut some turns. Open daily Noon – 9pm. Skate and helmet rentals available.
BEAVER CREEK SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL
Graduates like to say the Ski & Snowboard School at Beaver Creek is the best in the country; maybe any country. Beginner or expert, you’ll learn from the best at your own pace. Adult instruction, (970) 754-5300. Kids ages 3-14, (970) 754-5464. New this season! Ripperoo’s Rockin’ Registration - early check-in featuring Ripperoo, music, food and fun! Visit www.beavercreek.com/ripperoo for more details.
SMALL WORLD PLAY SCHOOL & NURSERY
Younger children can have their very own vacation in this exclusive program. It’s designed to stimulate kids from 2 months to 6 years old, in child care centers that suit their age and stage. Reservations required, (970) 754-5325.
COOKIE TIME
Every afternoon at 3 o’clock, an unmistakable aroma sweeps the village. Chefs serve from heaped trays of warm, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. 495,000 cookies a year!
FAMILY FRIENDLY FINE DINING
In Beaver Creek, we understand the importance of eating with the family. That’s why our restaurants welcome kids with custom menus, special dining times and even magicians. Take a sleigh ride to dinner, dine in a meadow, an aspen grove, a Western museum. Here eating is a family adventure, to be savored and remembered.
HELMUT FRICKER
Beaver Creek’s jolly, alpenhorn blowing, lederhosen wearing mascot has been entertaining all of us since the mountain opened in 1980. Meet the legend himself in Beaver Creek Village throughout the winter.