Things to Do: Summer

Summer guests at Beaver Creek enjoy warm, dry, blue sky days (65-85 degrees), refreshingly cool nights, and plenty of Great Rocky Mountain adventure and fun! Beaver Creek features a year-round outdoor ice-skating rink in the heart of the Village, a Robert Trent Jones championship golf course, and the Vilas performing arts center.

Hot Air Ballooning
Soar into the skies above the Vail Valley on a pristine winter morning. Tours include transportation to and from your hotel, champagne, certificate and ceremony.

Fly-Fishing
Enjoy the gold medal waters of the Colorado Rockies. Gore Creek Flyfisherman specializes in catering to all levels and abilities, offering half-day and full-day trips for individuals, families, or corporate groups. Guides will take you to the best fishing available and make your day a memorable one. Enjoy fly fishing anytime of the year.

Vail Valley Golf
The Vail Valley is quickly becoming known as a top-notch destination for mountain golf. Players of all ability levels can find a course suited to their experience. From par 3 pitch-n-putts to championship courses designed by the masters, all of our courses feature breathtaking panoramic mountain views. Beaver Creek features a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Signature 18-hole course and there's half-a-dozen more courses in the area, including, Cordillera Golf Course, Cotton Ranch Golf Club, Eagle Ranch Golf Club, Eagle-Vail Golf Club, Red Sky Golf Club and the Sonnenalp Golf Club.

Hiking
Spend an hour or a day hiking along waterfalls, rivers, streams, packed trails or steep peaks. Whatever you choose there are plenty of wildflowers, panoramic mountain views and wildlife to enjoy. When hiking at high altitude it is very important to wear sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen, drink plenty of water, wear sturdy shoes and always have a light jacket on hand. Most important, don't forget your camera.

Horseback Riding 
Experience the Rocky Mountains western style! Great for couples, singles, families, kids and groups. Ride through forests and open meadows, enjoy mountain streams and wildlife. One hour, two hour and half day rides with lunch as well as wagon rides, dinner rides and everything in between.

4 Eagle Ranch
•Location: Wolcot, approx 20min drive time.
•Setting: Rustic old west ranch.
•Attractions: Old west photos, cowboy grill for lunch, Wednesday night Western family dinners, hayrides, ranch animals and more.

Triple-G Outfitters
•Cattle Round-Up
•Offered daily with lunch.
•1/2 day trips are available.
•June-September
•Saddle & Paddle - horseback riding and rafting.

Bearcat Stables
•location: approx 25min drive time.
•Offering a wide variety of horseback riding adventures.
•Carriage Rides for any occasion, wedding, private parties and special events.
•Overnight Horseback & Hut Trips.

Jeep & Hummer Tours
Four-wheel drive jeep adventures provide yet another opportunity for our guests to enjoy the beautiful wilderness areas that surround Vail. Enjoy spectacular vistas spanning miles of the Colorado high country and observe some of the native wildlife that roams the area. Trips are offered on several trails in and around the Vail Valley including our most popular Castle Peak and Lake Creek Trails. All trails are available from May through October (weather permitting). The Castle Peak tour offers tremendous wildflower viewing, while the Lake Creek Trail combines a dense alpine forest setting with an area rich in local mining history.

Mountain Biking
Discover the thrill of mountain biking in Beaver Creek. Take your bike up the chairlift and cruise down a beginner, intermediate or expert trail. For the biker who prefers the road, take a challenging ride up Vail Pass and let the wind blow through your hair as you coast back down.

White Water Rafting
Whitewater rafting in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado, is some of the best in the country. Enjoy a taste of the Colorado Plateau with a sun-drenched float through high desert canyons. Vail, Colorado whitewater rafting is at its best in the infamous Gore Canyon of the Colorado River.

Rodeo
Located behind Chapel Square in the town of Avon. Free shuttles available from the covered bridge in Beaver Creek Village. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, shopping, and an authentic Western BBQ and Saloon. The Beaver Creek Rodeo offers fun and excitement for the entire family.

Chair Lift Rides
Ride the scenic Centennial lift to the top of the mountain. Take your bike or enjoy a BBQ cook out at the top!

Tennis
The Beaver Creek Tennis Center has five clay and two hard courts. You will enjoy playing at this top notch facility surrounded by incredible mountain views.

Summer - Kids

So much to do, so little time. Children love spending time in Beaver Creek. The fun and exciting bungee trampoline, miniature golf, a climbing wall, children's museum, and day-camps will keep your kids having fun all summer long!

The Bungee Trampoline
All ages (30-200 lbs) .Open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Cost $10. For more information, please call 970.845.7531

Miniature Golf
Cost is $8 for adults, children, and seniors. Located next to the village and at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. For more information, please call 970.845.7531

Climbing Wall
Safe, exciting, and unique challenge for the entire family. Located at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain and has a variety of routes to the top. For more information, please call 970.845.7531

Childrens Museum at Beaver Creek Resort
The Children's Museum at Beaver Creek returns for another summer of excitement and educational fun!
For its seventh year, Blue Creek Productions will create an indoor museum-style children's activity center, focusing on fun,I nteractive, and educational exhibits for children and their parents to enjoy.
Exhibits include Toddler Town, JB Tucker's Theatre Stage, Banana Jone's Jungle Lab, Professor Quackenbush's Workshop and The Kids' Computer Corner. Admission is free. Please call 970.845.9090 or 970.926.5855 for more information

Ginny's Pottery Barn
Pain your own pottery. Next to Beaver Creek Sports

Nottingham Lake and Park
Offers paddle boats, fishing, a park and playground, soccer field, baseball diamond, volleyball courts, tennis courts, bike rentals and in-line skates. A paved jogging track circles the lake and is lined with benches and breathtaking views of Beaver Creek. Located at the base of Beaver Creek in Avon. For more information, call 970.748.4086

4 Eagle Ranch - Western Family Night
Offered most Wednesday evenings throughout July and August from 5-9pm. Includes BBQ Buffet Dinner, Live musical entertainment, Horse drawn hay wagon rides, Steerhead roping, Horseshoes & volleyball, Campfire & marshmallows, Half Hour Trail Rides (extra charge), Pony Rides (extra charge). For information, call 970.926.3372.

Beaver Creek Kids' Camp & Care
FOR THE WEE ONES: Ages 2mos - 6 years
Small World Play School. Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm June 8th - August 31st. Reservations Highly Recommended . Activities include: Children's Museum, Children's Theatre, Lift Rides, Visits to the playground and Park, Art activities, Picnics, Water Play, etc. Lunch, Snacks, Juice, and Milk are provided depending on the age of your child. Please Call us at (970) 845-5325.

Kids Day Camp
Weekdays 9am-4:30pm May 29 - August 31, 2007 at Beaver Creek Children's Center. Reservations required; please call (970) 754-5464

Discovery Camp (ages 5-7)
Activities geared toward our younger campers include arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, playing in the park, panning for gold, children's theater, sports and field trips to magical places like the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Spruce Saddle, and the Matawin Teepee Village

Adventure Camp (ages 8-13)
For your older ones, Adventure Camp offers canoeing, cave exploration, archery, rock climbing, swimming, mountain biking, hiking, and even trips to the Alpine Slides and the Matawin Teepee Village. Ask about special evening activities like Rodeo Nights and Beaver Creek Movie Nights

5-Star Camp (ages 5-13, some age restrictions)
A true Rocky Mountain adventure: Horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, river rafting, mini golf, go-carting, jeep tours, ropes course, and more! A one-of-a-kind camp experience

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