Facts About Beaver Creek/Avon, Colorado
Location
Beaver Creek is located about 110 miles (176 km) west of Denver, and 140 miles (230 km) east of Grand Junction. At the base of Beaver Creek Valley lies the town of Avon - the gateway to Beaver Creek.
Mountain
Beaver Creek Village Base 8,100 feet
Summit 11,440 feet (3,488 meters)
Lift hours 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Summer Operation – Centennial Express Lift (#6) runs from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September
Reservations
For lodging packages, call 800/427.8303 or visit Beaver Creek's consumer web site at www.beavercreek.com.
Bed Base
Beaver Creek Village offers a bed base of more than 1,000 rooms; guests can choose from more than 33 properties, ranging in size from cozy inns with traditional rooms to five-bedroom town homes with more than 4,000 square feet of living space. Properties in nearby Avon, Arrowhead and Edwards offer additional lodging options.
Transportation
A free Village Transportation shuttle service is available to guests staying in Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead with routes throughout the resort and limited service within the town of Avon.
For a nominal fee, Eagle County Transportation provides bus service throughout the Vail Valley.
Town Stats
Population
Beaver Creek 250
Avon 5,725
Eagle County 41,659
Eagle County part-time residents 9,813
Town Size
Beaver Creek
7 square miles
1,680 developed acres/2,320 undeveloped acres
3 acres of community park lands
Avon 8 square miles
1,001 developed acres/4,176 undeveloped acres
65 acres of community park lands
Tourism Statistics
Restaurants 24 Beaver Creek, 20 Avon
Bars/Clubs 10 Beaver Creek, 4 Avon
Shops/Boutiques 38 Beaver Creek, 58 Avon
Liquor Stores 1 Beaver Creek, 4 Avon
Grocery/Convenience Stores 1 Beaver Creek, 3 Avon
Hotels/Inns/B&Bs 4 Beaver Creek, 8 Avon
Beaver Creek Rentals 1,105
Number of bedrooms 1,637
Number of beds 3,741
Condo units 628
Condo bedrooms 923
Condo beds 2,677
Hotel units/bedrooms 714
Hotel beds 1,064
Additional Amenities
Medical clinics 1 Beaver Creek, 2 Avon
Dentists 3 Avon
Pharmacies 1 Beaver Creek, 2 Avon
Golf Courses (public/private) 1 Beaver Creek, 1 Eagle-Vail, 1 Wolcott
Parks 1 Beaver Creek, 4 Avon
Skating rinks (public) 1 year-round, outdoor Beaver Creek, 1 Avon
Tennis Court facilities (public) 7 courts Beaver Creek, 4
Avon Museums, art galleries 13 Beaver Creek, 2 Avon
Library 1 Avon
Fitness facilities (public/private) 3 private Beaver Creek, 1 public & 1 private Avon
Ball Fields 1 Avon
Soccer Fields 2 Avon
Sand Volleyball Courts 3 Avon
National Forest (White River) acres 4,662 acres Beaver Creek
Open Space 48 acres Avon
Recreational Path 2.5 mi. Beaver Creek, 4.5 mi. Avon
Weather
Refreshing mountain air and long sunny days make Beaver Creek a favorite summertime destination. Temperatures range from the 70s and 80s (20s Celsius) during the day to the 40s (single digits Celsius) in the evenings. Humidity is considered low, and the sun shines approximately 300 days a year!
High Altitude Tips
In Beaver Creek the amount of oxygen is 30 percent less than at sea level and the humidity is 50 percent less. On arrival to the valley, visitors should rest appropriately and try not to over exert themselves. Guests should allow several days for the body to adjust, and should try to avoid alcohol and caffeine for the first couple of days. Dress in layers, as the weather can change in a matter of hours. Drink plenty of water: 40-50 percent more than you would at sea level. Apply and re-apply sunscreen throughout the day.
Flora and Fauna
The earliest flowers bloom in April, and by July, wildflowers abound - sometimes waist-deep in places such as Rose Bowl on Beaver Creek Mountain. By mid-September, the aspen leaves have turned a brilliant gold, lasting about three weeks. Animals may occasionally be spotted in the backcountry, including fox, deer, elk, porcupines, marmots, coyotes, moose, black bears and mountain lions.
