Winter Time In Vail And Beaver Creek

Located in the Rocky Mountains, Vail and Beaver Creek are a delight during the winter season

. Receiving an average annual snowfall of 350 inches, both towns provide a remarkable skiing experience. Hit the slopes of both mountains and explore the beautiful towns. Shopping, spa treatments, nightlife, festivals, it may be cold and snowy outside, but Vail and Beaver Creek are very much alive.

When it's winter in Vail, it's time to hit the ski slopes. With 5,289 skiable acres, Vail is home to the largest ski resort in the United States. Vail Mountain has three distinct areas, each having their own features and specialties, three terrain parks, and seven bowls to please skiers of all levels. With a peak elevation of 11,570 feet and a vertical rise of 3,450 feet, Vail's terrain breaks down into 18% beginner, 29% intermediate, and 53% expert/advanced. Three terrain parks, including a superpipe and a halfpipe, are ideal for beginners to get their start as well as those with more experience. Thanks to 31 lifts, the resort has an uphill capacity of 54,963 skiers per hour. Aside from downhill skiing and snowboarding, the resort also offers several nordic sports such as snowshoeing, cross country, and telemark skiing. Not only do you get access to Vail Mountain, but only a short distance away is Beaver Creek, offering an additional 1,815 acres to glide upon.

Other than hitting the ski slopes, Vail and Beaver Creek offer a menagerie of other winter activities and events. When you're not hitting the slopes there are plenty of sunny decks perfect to enjoy a cold beer, and when the day turns to night you'll still find plenty to do. From intimate piano bars to dance clubs featuring live music, the areas variety of nightlife will suit almost anyone. During the day, Vail's myriad of spas will rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. A variety of luxurious treatments along with state-of-the-art fitness centers can be found at many of Vail's superb spas. If you prefer a little shopping therapy instead, you'll find that too. Spend the day exploring the hundreds of unique stores ranging from boutiques to ski shops. Vail is an excellent place to find that special item that can't be found anywhere else. Aside from the many activities Vail and Beaver Creek have to offer, the winter also brings in some very exciting events. Music stars, movie-makers, wine-makers, and top of the line chefs head to Vail for Snow Daze and other thrilling events.

Travel to the area and you'll find a plethora of Vail luxury home rentals, vacation rentals in Beaver Creek, ski lodging, or whatever suits your needs. Spend the day skiing, shopping, relaxing at the spa, or simply sitting next to a warm fire place with a hot cup of cocoa and a good book. The views will take your breath away and you'll experience winter like never before.

by: ike Jukov

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