5 Reasons to Ski at Vail’s Beaver Creek Resort This Winter

Located at the base of one of Vail Valley’s most celebrated mountain resorts, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa is preparing to welcome hotel guests for an unforgettable 2024-2025 ski season with a wide array of new activities and experiences starting November 27. 

Nestled in the heart of Colorado’s exclusive Beaver Creek Village, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa delivers alpine luxury with sophisticated accommodations and year-round mountain experiences. The renowned resort boasts unparalleled ski-in/ski-out access to one of the nation’s top ski resorts with its convenient location at the base of two chairlifts, while also offering family-friendly experiences, myriad culinary offerings, and world-class amenities including a 30,000 square-foot spa and nearby shopping, complete with a vibrant winter atmosphere.

Alpine Adventures

For the ski warrior in search of the perfect powder, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort offers an unbeatable location at the base of two chairlifts, providing immediate access to the slopes. Whether you’re a first-time skier or an expert carving up black diamonds, Beaver Creek Mountain offers a diverse range of terrain for all skill levels. Adjacent to the renowned Beaver Creek Resort ski and snowboard school, it’s the ideal luxury home base for winter sport enthusiasts. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, Beaver Creek also features a variety of activities for all ages, including ice skating in the village, sleigh rides, and snowshoeing.

A Magical Holiday Season

The resort has a stacked lineup of festive programming that brings the holiday spirit to life. For those seeking new family traditions there is afternoon tea and story time with holiday tales read in a cozy setting. Hotel guests can ski with Santa; attend movie nights to enjoy beloved holiday classics such as Elf, Polar Express, and The Grinch; and get in the holiday spirit with gingerbread house making, ornament decorating, and snowflake cookie decorating. Guests can also participate in winter-themed bingo or create their own holiday postcards. 

For the big festive holidays, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, followed by a Christmas dinner featuring classic holiday dishes and decadent desserts. As the year comes to a close, ring in the new year with the hotel’s New Year’s Eve Toast & Gala, an elegant evening of fine dining, live entertainment and midnight toast.

Après-Ski Levels Up

New Executive Chef Jonah Friedmann now leads culinary operations at 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, which sources ingredients from Colorado farmers and ranchers. Named the Rising Star Chef” at the 2022 CultureMap Dallas Tastemaker Awards, Friedmann brings a passion for seasonality and locality. For those in pursuit of après-ski after a day on the slopes, Chef Friedmann will serve indulgent snacks, such as charcuterie with a bacon fat candle, an oversized pretzel with truffle parmesan fries, and multiple fondues using local Colorado lager. 

Beyond its signature restaurant, the resort offers various additional culinary experiences with its outdoor firepits for s’mores, and creative cocktails — including the 8100 Royale and Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Boulevardier — at its recently renovated lobby bar with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and dramatic mountain vistas from the outdoor terrace.

World-Class Events and Competitions

This ski season, Beaver Creek will host the highly anticipated Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, starting with the men’s races from December 6-8 on the famous Birds of Prey course. This prestigious event brings together the world’s top male athletes, including Alpine World Cup racer River Radamus. Following the men’s competition, history will be made as Beaver Creek Mountain hosts the women’s World Cup races for the very first time from December 13-15. Adding to the excitement is the presence of Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin, who was born and raised in the Vail Valley. Throughout both weekends, guests can enjoy a festive atmosphere with live concerts, family activities, and the popular Beers of Prey beer tasting event, making this a must-attend celebration for all ski enthusiasts.

Recharging Wellness and Spa Services

After a day on the slopes, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek’s Exhale Spa offers the perfect retreat to recover and recharge. With 23 treatment rooms, Exhale Spa provides an unparalleled recovery experience. A must-try is the Aqua Sanitas Roman Baths, a rejuvenating five-step water ritual designed to enhance wellness and relaxation. With a wide range of treatments and therapies available, Exhale Spa ensures that even the most dedicated athletes are ready for another day on the slopes.

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa will is undergoing a resort-wide guest room make-over, soon to be revealed for the 2025 ski season. The accommodations will feature spacious layouts and modern interiors, following the recent updates to the lobby and Brass Bear Bar.

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Based in Los Angeles, Vicki Arkoff is Editor at Large for Pursuitist and a founding editor for Holiday Goddess, the online destination for chic women travelers from the editors of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Conde Nast Traveler, and BBC. Her travel and lifestyle reports can also be been seen in Atlas Obscura, The Awesomer, DaySpa, The Chicago Tribune, CNN Travel, JustLuxe, Lonely Planet, Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Toronto Star, WellSpa 360, WestJet Magazine, Where Traveler, Where Guestbook, Yahoo News, and dozens more. She’s co-author of the bestselling Holiday Goddess books (HarperCollins and iTunes) including ‘The Holiday Goddess Guide to Paris, London, New York, Rome,’ a travel Top 10 staple. As editor, Vicki’s other books include ‘Sinatra’ (DK), ‘Inside Mad’ (Time-Life) and ‘Virgin Los Angeles’ (Virgin Books). She is one of the Usual Gang of Idiots for MAD Magazine, an entertainment reporter (Daily Variety, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, CREEM), and authorized biographer for pop culture icons from the Beach Boys to Beastie Boys, Paul McCartney to MC Hammer.