Local Area Guide

Beaver Creek & Vail Valley

Summer Adventures

Mountain Biking

Explore Beaver Creek Mountain by bike, with beautiful alpine scenery and access to mountain trails right from the resort.

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Hiking & Scenic Chairlift Rides

Take in wildflowers, aspen groves, and sweeping mountain views on Beaver Creek’s hiking trails. Guests looking for a more leisurely outing can use summer lift access and explore from higher elevations.

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Beaver Creek Stables – Horseback Riding

Ride through Beaver Creek’s mountain scenery, aspen forests, and alpine meadows. Options may include one- and two-hour rides as well as longer scenic outings.

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Sage Outdoor Adventures – Whitewater Rafting

A strong all-around adventure outfitter for Vail Valley guests. Summer experiences include family-friendly rafting, more adventurous whitewater trips, and other guided outdoor activities.

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Lakota Guides – Rafting & Outdoor Adventures

A local outfitter offering rafting and additional guided adventures in the Vail Valley.

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Guided Fly Fishing

The Vail Valley offers excellent access to guided wade and float fishing. Sage Outdoor Adventures offers guided trips for both beginners and experienced anglers.

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ATV & Side-by-Side Tours

For guests looking for something more adventurous, Sage Outdoor Adventures offers guided off-road experiences on mountain terrain near the Vail Valley.

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Golf

Beaver Creek Golf Club

Located at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, this scenic course offers a classic mountain golf experience just minutes from Beaver Creek Village.

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EagleVail Golf Club

Located between Beaver Creek and Vail, EagleVail offers an 18-hole mountain course with elevation changes, mountain views, and water features throughout the course.

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Vail Golf Club

Set at the base of the Gore Range, this public 18-hole course follows Gore Creek and offers one of the Vail Valley’s most scenic rounds.

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Eagle Ranch Golf Club

Located in Eagle, this championship course is a great option for guests willing to venture farther down the valley for a day of golf.

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Gypsum Creek Golf Course

Located in Gypsum, this public 18-hole championship course offers a longer playing season thanks to its lower elevation in the Eagle Valley.

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Winter Adventures

Skiing & Snowboarding – Beaver Creek Resort

The centerpiece of winter in Beaver Creek, with skiing, snowboarding, lessons, rentals, mountain dining, and resort experiences for all ability levels.

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Snowmobiling – Sage Outdoor Adventures

Guided snowmobile tours are one of the Vail Valley’s standout non-skiing activities, with group and private options available.

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Snowshoeing & Nordic Skiing – Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center

A great alternative for guests who want to experience the mountains away from downhill ski slopes, with access to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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Beaver Creek Village Ice Rink

An easy family-friendly activity right in the heart of Beaver Creek Village and a fun option after skiing.

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Winter Fly Fishing

Fly fishing can continue through winter in the Vail Valley for guests looking for a quieter outdoor experience away from the slopes.

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Snowmass Village & Aspen

Summer Adventures

Snowmass Bike Park

Snowmass Bike Park offers lift-accessed freeride and technical trails for a range of ability levels, along with clinics, bike school, and rentals.

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Lost Forest

Located at Elk Camp on Snowmass Mountain, Lost Forest offers the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, climbing activities, challenge courses, hiking, fishing, disc golf, and more.

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Blazing Adventures Snowmass – Whitewater Rafting

Located directly in Snowmass Village and a convenient option for rafting and guided outdoor adventures.

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Aspen Whitewater Rafting

An established Aspen-area outfitter offering guided rafting trips for guests staying in Snowmass Village and Aspen.

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Snowmass Creek Outfitters – Horseback Riding

A local option for guests looking for an authentic Colorado horseback-riding experience near Snowmass.

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Hiking

Snowmass offers miles of hiking trails through wildflowers, aspen forests, and high-alpine terrain, with gondola access available for higher-elevation exploration.

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Scenic Gondola Rides

Ride the Elk Camp Gondola for mountain views, dining, hiking access, and easy access to Lost Forest.

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Fly Fishing

The Roaring Fork Valley is a major Colorado fly-fishing destination, with guided trips available for beginners, families, and experienced anglers.

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Snowmass Balloon Festival

A signature annual Snowmass event featuring colorful hot-air balloons over the mountain landscape.

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Winter Adventures

Skiing & Snowboarding at Snowmass

Snowmass is the largest of the four Aspen Snowmass mountains, offering skiing, snowboarding, ski school, private lessons, kids’ programs, and on-mountain dining.

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Snowmobiling – T-Lazy-7 Ranch

A well-established Aspen-area snowmobile outfitter offering guided winter adventures convenient for Snowmass guests.

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Cross-Country Skiing – Ashcroft Ski Touring

A beautiful Nordic skiing option for guests looking for a quieter Colorado winter experience outside the resort.

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Snowshoeing

A great choice for guests who want to explore the winter landscape without skiing or snowboarding. Guided and self-guided options are available throughout the Aspen/Snowmass area.

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Ice Skating

An easy family and après-ski activity for guests looking for a relaxed winter outing away from the mountain.

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Third-Party Services

Third-party providers operate independently of Charlie’s Slopeside Stays. Availability, pricing, hours, seasonal operations, and policies can change. Guests should confirm current details directly with each provider before booking.

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