Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Beaver Creek

Previously known as Vail?s little sister, Beaver Creek is a luxurious five star, four season resort that caters to all, including families.? Home to North America?s first European-style Village-to-Village skiing (or biking), the resort?s diversity appeals to Grouse?s bump hammers, Polly?s Plunge back country hikers and groomer lovers alike.? The reason I ski Beaver Creek has nothing to do with the skiing, (which I personally prefer 2nd to Vail simply because of Vail?s massive variety), and all to do with parking.? On a quick ski day, I love that you can park for free in Beaver Creek?s parking deck for 2 hours, which is plenty of time to tire myself doing laps on Grouse.? Locals take advantage of Arrowhead?s free parking and Village-to-Village skiing to ski over to the Beav for the day and then back to Arrowhead to meet friends back at the Broken Arrow for apr?s.?

But Beaver Creek offers much more than skiing.? Old world charm adds to the cosmopolitan allure of this small village that has won many national and international awards for innovative design and outstanding service.? Beaver Creek has a plethora of unique boutique shops and restaurants to enjoy while walking around the completely heated and snow free village (read: you can wear those cute shoes that wouldn?t make it past your front door in Vail.? Beaver Creek?s performing arts center, the Vilar Center for the Arts, boasts the best acoustic sound in the state and a year-round outdoor ice skating rink provides fun for all.?

During the summer, Beaver Creek hosts a multitude of festivals, shows, concerts and food contests.? Blues and BBQ, the Arts Festival, weekly culinary expos and weekly outdoor concerts ? there is something to do almost every day.? Friday afternoons on the lawn behind the?Park Hyatt?is a great way to wear out your kids with free pony rides, free mountain bike demos, free fly fishing clinics, kids? crafts, live music, water activities, volleyball, free smores, free popcorn and snow cones.? Golfers will enjoy the Robert Trent Jones course at the Beaver Creek Golf Club,

For the home buyers, Beaver Creek has a prestigious address that is the definition of luxury, privacy and exceptional attention to detail. ?Whether it be a ski-in ski-out condo or an 8 bedroom room single family home on the slopes, this Village has it all.

For more information on Beaver Creek or other Vail Valley real estate contact?Karen Gilbert at 970-331-1482 or karen@gatewayland.com, or visit my website www.karensellsvail.com.

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