Avon, CO –Summer launches into full swing at Colorado’s Beaver Creek ski resort this weekend with a variety of outdoor adventures and events for the whole family that continue seven days a week through the off-season.
Daily scenic lift rides on the Centennial Express Chairlift (#6) will take place June 11 through Sept. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. Lift tickets are required to ride the chairlift during the summer and up to three kids 12 and under ride for free with a paying adult. 2011-2012 season pass holders receive unlimited, free scenic access to the Centennial Express Lift. At the top of the Centennial Express Lift, Spruce Saddle Restaurant features spectacular views while serving up meals between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Guests may purchase a combined lift and lunch package for $29 and receive a $15 voucher valid towards lunch at Spruce Saddle.
Beaver Creek Kids Day Camp is open daily now through Labor Day, offering kids ages 5 to13 an array of suitable outdoor adventures designed specifically to explore, educate and entertain campers all summer long. Children ages five to seven participate in face painting, pony rides, panning for gold, sports and martial arts. Kids ages eight to 13 experience a changing schedule of challenging activities led by counselors and guides with activities including canoeing, archery, kayaking, swimming and hiking. The Five Star program features rafting, jeep tours, alpine slide, rock climbing, horseback riding and swimming for ages five to 13. For a complete listing of the schedule of daily activities go to www.BeaverCreek.com or call (970) 754-5464 to make a reservation.
The Beaver Creek Hiking Center is set to open Saturday, June 11 operating daily through Labor Day, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Professional guides share their passion and appreciation for the Colorado Rockies with guests of all ages and experiences. Take a complimentary hike with the family from the Summer Adventure Center, enjoy an introduction to the mountain on the Beaver Creek Mountain Hike, or spend an afternoon conquering a Colorado Fourteener. All hikes and tours include transportation, a professional guide, use of Salomon packs and boots, Leki hiking poles, rain gear, bottled water, Gatorade and Nature Valley granola bars. Additional equipment, including child-carrying backpacks, is available to rent. Private tours are also available with a reservation. For further information and for a schedule of hiking tours contact the Beaver Creek Hiking Center, located in the Summer Adventure Center, at (970) 754-5200.
In addition to hiking, the Beaver Creek Hiking Center also offers private guided mountain biking tours geared towards beginners and intermediates. Or, guests can explore the mountain on their own by purchasing a lift ticket and bike haul ticket for $29. Guests should keep in mind that trail openings will be weather dependent and more terrain will continue to open as conditions permit.
The Beaver Creek Tennis Center, located adjacent to the Highlands Lodge in Beaver Creek Village, is scheduled to open for the summer Friday, June 17. The facility features five Har-Tru clay courts and two hard courts as well as a completely remodeled pro shop that specializes in men’s and women’s tennis racquets, attire and accessories. In addition to the new shop, court improvements are underway including the creation of new shaded shelter areas to relax under between matches.
Tee off at three championship golf courses this summer at the Beaver Creek Golf Club and Red Sky Ranch. Thanks to Mother Nature’s generous snowfall this winter, the courses are in great shape and greener than ever. Juniors, 18 and under, golf for free with a paid adult Monday through Thursday at the Beaver Creek Golf Club and a special twilight rate of $95 is available to golfers after 2 p.m. Red Sky Ranch offers the Flex 36 option; play 36 holes in any combination over four consecutive days for $300.
High Mountain Adventure Tours, motorized tours across the mountain in a customized vehicle, provide a unique way to explore the geological beauty of the area, learn more about flora, fauna, wildflowers, and more while taking in the area’s mountain views. One hour tours begin Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. from Spruce Saddle and the last tour departs at 4 p.m. Tours are $25 per person or purchase a Tour and Lift package or a Tour and Lunch package for $35. The Tour, Lift and Lunch package is $45 per person.
Beano’s Cabin delivers a unique summertime dining experience serving award-winning Colorado cuisine prepared by Executive Chef and author of Signatures, Steven Topple. To top off a five-course dinner, getting there is half the fun. Beano’s is accessed by a 10-minute shuttle ride or an hour-long horseback ride, with the last horseback ride departing Beaver Creek Stables by 5:30 p.m. Or, kids love the 25-minute wagon ride which is pulled by a John Deere diesel tractor. For reservations call 970-754-5762.
For a truly unique opportunity to beat the summer heat, outdoor summertime ice skating is available at the Beaver Creek Village Ice Rink, now open daily from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.