Things to Do in Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek activities range from world-class skiing and all winter snow sports to world-renowned championship golf and all manner of summer outdoor recreation. There are a multitude of Beaver Creek events and activities that will appeal to adults, kids and families alike.
In addition to the popular snow sports, the area provides a plethora of summer-time activity options as well. It’s wide variety of events and activities enjoyed throughout all seasons make Beaver Creek the perfect year-round family vacation destination.
The formerly Timbers Bachelor Gulch Club offers free shuttle rides to Vail, Avon and Beaver Creek Villages. This provides easy access to all of the Beaver Creek Valley/Vail events taking place throughout the year.
Getting There
Denver International Airport (DIA): About 2 hours from the formerly Timbers Bachelor Gulch, more flights, bigger airport
Eagle Airport: Closer to formerly Timbers Bachelor Gulch than DIA, about 25 min drive, more limited flight offerings
Grand Junction Airport: About 2 hours from the formerly Timbers Bachelor Gulch Club with connections primarily from major Southwestern US cities.
Beaver Creek Transportation:
- All three airports offer at least one major car rental option.
- Both Eagle and Denver International Airports offer direct shuttle options to the club.
100 Bachelor Ridge, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado 81620
Check in at the Bachelor Gulch gate house. Continue up mountain to the formerly Timbers Bachelor Gulch Club past the entrance to the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch Hotel on the left. Formerly Timbers Bachelor Gulch is past the Ritz Carlton Hotel entrance. Make a left and pull up to the valet.
Apres Ski & Dining
Nothing beats a long day of skiing, followed by the après ski drinks and a dip in the hot tub. Be entertained with a glass of wine and a good book at the Grand Lobby fireplace while waiting for the kids to finish up their Beaver Creek ski school lesson. There are many great food and drink options available at the Beaver Creek ski resort village once you’ve had a chance to return to your villa and freshen up.
There are an abundance of dining options all around Beaver Creek and the Bachelor Gulch resort. The Ritz Carlton resort at Bachelor Gulch offers three on-site dining options: WYLD, Buffalos Gastropub and Sakaba Sushi Restaurant.
Restaurants can also be found in the adjacent town of Edwards (about a 10 min drive from the Club), the town of Avon, the base of the mountain and the neighboring Vail Village. Each offers a wide variety of restaurants and nightlife options as well. Ask the Club Concierge for more information regarding the area’s best restaurants and the best means of transportation.
Beaver Creek & Vail Shopping
Beaver Creek shopping is a main attraction for many people visiting the Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch Village areas. These villages offer plenty of exquisite shops to get your next Alpine ski outfit, the hottest new trends, brand new sports equipment, or that highly coveted piece of jewelry for a special occasion.
Vail shopping is able to satisfy even the most seasoned shopper with more than enough restaurants to have your pick as to where to break for lunch. A short 15 min drive or bus ride from Beaver creek will take you to Vail Village to begin your shopping excursion. Ideally located at the base of Vail Mountain, shopping in Vail is the perfect activity if some of your party wants to ski at Vail Ski Resort and meet you at the base for lunch or après ski drinks and dining.
Outdoor Activities
Colorado is known as the great outdoors state and that is just the reason to visit Bachelor Gulch. The area has more than it’s fair share of both winter and summer activities to fill up a week’s worth of vacation days.
Some of the winter activities you can enjoy during your stay at the Ritz Carlton Club in Bachelor Gulch are:
- Skiing or snowboarding at any of the 7 mountains offered with the ski lift tickets included during your stay
(Bachelor Gulch Mountain, Beaver Creek Ski Resort, Arrowhead Mountain, Vail Ski Resort, Breckenridge Mountain, Keystone Mountain and Arapahoe Basin Mountain)
Snowshoeing
Sledding, tubing and snow-biking
Ice skating
Dog sledding
Snowmobiling
- An activity to be enjoyed at any time during the year is sitting around the campfire at the Ritz resort, making s’mores and chatting with new friends. There is no better way to feel like you’re enjoying a Beaver Creek camping experience in total luxury.
Horseback Riding
Swimming
Hot Air Ballooning
Frisbee Golf (rent disks and test your skills at the popular sport of Frisbee Golf at the top of Beaver Creek Ski Resort)
Shopping
Visiting museums
You can also check out the resort’s dog “Bachelor” and take him on a walk or hike up Bachelor Gulch Mountain
Some summer Beaver Creek activities the Colorado Mountains have to offer are:
Golfing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Whitewater Rafting
Alpine Slide
Ziplining
Fishing
Fly fishing
Tennis
Colorado Golf in the Mountains
Some of the country's most amazing golf courses can be found in Colorado and you have the luxury of playing these courses as a guest of the formerly Timbers Bachelor Gulch Club.
Red Sky Ranch Golf Club is the Ritz Club’s officially designated golf course and allows Ritz condo guests to play at this spectacular course with significantly reduced green fees and priority tee times during the days of your stay. Red Sky Ranch ranks at the top of the list when it comes to Colorado courses and is the best when it comes to Beaver Creek golf. Two courses, one designed by Tom Fazio and the other by Greg Norman have been voted North America’s #1 Golf experience. A breathtaking ridge parts these two courses so that deer and elk can roam freely between them. Tom Fazio's spectacular design measures 7,113 yards and Greg Norman’s course spans 7, 580 yards. Both courses have a 72 Par score and are built for varying skill levels. Not only do these courses meld the perfect degree of challenge and flow, but they offer some of the country’s most unbelievable vistas ranging from the back bowls of Vail Valley to the breathtaking gulches and flower meadows that are legendary in Colorado.
Formerly Timbers Bachelor Gulch Club guests also have playing privileges at the private Beaver Creek Golf Club, which winds in and out of Beaver Creek Mountain’s slopes and is one of Vail Valley’s most well-known courses. The elevated terrain at Beaver Creek golf course provides spectacular views and challenging play for all skill levels.
Beaver Creek Skiing
The Beaver Creek Ski Resort and the Vail Ski Resort offer the ultimate world-class Alpine and Nordic ski experience. Although skiing in Colorado is legendary for its champagne powder and challenging steeps, it is also renowned for its long intermediate and beginner groomed runs. Vail Ski Mountain and its sister mountain, Beaver Creek, comprise one of the largest ski complexes in the world. There are so many varied runs from which to choose, you can spend a week skiing in the Vail Valley and not be able to experience it all. When looking for the best ski adventure, Vail and Beaver Creek are at the top of everyone’s list.
The Ritz Carlton Club provides ski-in/ski-out access to Beaver Creek mountain and hourly free Club shuttle service to Vail mountain as well. Your free ski lift tickets that are included with each rental allows each family member the opportunity to enjoy their private ski experience to the fullest. Ski all day everyday or ski the occasional leisure run as your mood dictates. Everyone gets exactly what they desire during this magical winter vacation.