Beaver Creek: Park Hyatt, Women’s Social Tour, 10 Shops to Stop
Friendliness Accelerates at 4:00 everyday in Beaver Creek when complimentary cookies are served at the base of the mountain.
Beaver Creek, CO is anything but another mountain town. The expression often used by locals and now tourists is “not exactly roughing it.” After spending time in the intimate ski village, I see just how true the slogan is. Ski ambassadors make it their business to offer directions, help carrying equipment and offer insider tips on everything from the shopping to places to fuel up. The friendliness accelerates come 3:00 everyday, which is also known as “cookie time.” Volunteers suit up in freshly pressed chef linens offering warm cookies at the base of the
mountain. And they don’t skimp either- more than 500,000 cookies are served each year to people coming off the slopes. “It’s one of the most anticipated times of the day. It’s activities like this that really make Beaver Creek about a community.” There is a distinct friendliness and happiness in this town that will make sure every aspect of your trip soars
to the top.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
- Village rooms at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek overlook the bustling village square and ice skating rink.
Exceptional service and amenities are the cornerstones on which thePark Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa is built. Whether you come for the summer or winter skiing, you will be swept away in the elegance of the ski/in ski out hotel situated in the heart of the village. With easy access to shops, restaurants and the mountain, you can leave your carparked and enjoy the vacation at hand.
Rooms are decidedly decadent. Reminiscent of a modern mountain lodge, prepare to pamper yourself! Choose between suites, kings anddoubles, all of which pride themselves on heavenly beds completed with soft linens and down duvet. (Hypo-allergenic rooms are also available)Village rooms overlook the bustling village square and ice skating rink,while slopeside rooms show off wide mountain views along with thesteam rising from the outdoor hot tubs and heated pool. At après ski,hotel staff will deliver grooming reports and weather conditions for the following day along with a bar of chocolove.Other amenities include:work desk, video on demand, ceiling fans, morning newspaper, 24 hourroom service, mini fridge.
- Outdoor Hot Tubs and Heated Pools are in Style Regardless of Season.
Après Ski generally translates into enjoying a drink with friends after the last ski run of the day. The park Hyatt has adopted this signaturerite offering a laid back and causal atmosphere for the 4:00 s’mores happy hour. Crowds converge on the patio of the resort/hotel to warmup homemade mint and banana mallows.You can also look forward to a line up of amenities with a full servicespa, fitness center, outdoor hot tubs tucked into the mountain and aheated pool. With this line up you can see why guests who come for the winter already start planning their trip for summer.
136 E Thomas Pl Avon, CO 81620
(970) 748-7500
For an experience unique to Beaver Creek, hop on a Women’s Social Tour. Led by ski school ambassadors, get ready to traverse the mountain with plenty of insider tips along the way. Get the locals perspective on everything from the best ways to avoid lift lines, where to find the best snow and the places with the tastiest grub. You may even pick up a few ski tips along the way! And because you’re skiing with an instructor, you can eliminate lines by zipping through “ski school” lift lines. “These tours can make women feel more comfortable. This
way they don’t have to carry a map around and can ski with people who know the mountain,” says Ski School Instructor, Laurie Gongaware.
On average, there are 9 to 20 people on the tours. Beaver Creek stirred up the idea as a way to promote something so important to this classic mountain town-
community. “This is such a great way to meet new people. I have seen women go to lunch after, exchange cards and ski together the rest of the day,”
says Hughes. The two-hour tours meet at the base of the Centennial chair lift at 10 a.m. Tuesday- Friday. The tours change daily, so don’t limit yourself to just
one! Recommended for intermediate skiers, includes a goodie bag and complimentary cocoa during the tour.
10 Shops to Stop: Beaver Creek
The intimate Beaver Creek Village covers all the bases. Here are some top spots for good eats, whimsical art galleries, and shops selling some of the world’s oldest artifacts.
- Salad Pizza From Blue Moose Offer A Dynamite Combination!
Salad Pizzas from Blue Moose are a dynamite combination of two of America’s favorite meals. Whole wheat crust is topped with an array of ingredients before crisp romaine is placed on top. The Mediterranean Salad Pizza is made with roasted red peppers, onions, tomatoes and spinach along with melted feta and mozzarella.
When it comes to plain ole pies the creativity keeps rocking. The Autumn Pizza is made with crimini mushrooms, parsley, parmesan, garlic, truffle oil, olive oil and goat cheese. Order the Buffalo Wing Pizza and you may find yourself licking your fingers! The pizza joint also serves up hot Italian entrees, salads and subs. Red checkered table clothes along with kid-colored pictures of moose’s covering the walls make this a great choice for a mountain casual experience.
76 Avondale Lane
With six slopeside locations, Beaver Creek Sports is ready to get you on the mountain as quickly and efficiently as possible. Whether you are a beginner skier or advanced, knowledgeable employees will make sure you have skis to best suit you. Friendly customer service representatives keep lines moving quickly and make sure you are swept away by first chair. Every accessory and apparel item you need to stay warm on the slopes is also sold inside.
For a list of locations
- Play bartender at this savvy wine bar with the Enomcatic Wine Dispenser
Play bartender at this savvy wine bar with the Enomcatic Wine Dispenser. It’s only one of three Colorado, making this a signature experience. Choose from 1.5 oz taste, a 3 oz, 1/2 glass or a 6 oz full glass. The 1.5 oz taste is perfect to get a sample of pricier wines. At the bar, the selection expands with more than 80 wines from across the world to top off glasses. You will also find one of the few tapas menus in Beaver Creek. Some top items: Bacon Wrapped Dates, Deviled Eggs, and Balsamic Ships Gratin.
210 Offerson Road, Suite C201
- Just steps from the ice skating rink, Beaver Crepes is serving up delicious made to order crepes!
Just steps from the ice skating rink, Beaver Crepes is serving up delicious made to order crepes! If you have a case of the sweets, try the Figure Skater which is made with apples, dried cranberries, cinnamon and sugar. If you are looking for a savory option there are several options chalked up. The First Chair is made with bacon, egg whites and cheese. Fireside seats available!
60 Avondale Lane
Avon, CO 81620
- Hawick Cashmere sells several options of cashmere sweaters in more than 50 popping colors!
Take a piece of Scotland home with you! Hawick Cashmere sells several options of cashmere sweaters in more than 50 popping colors! After picking a shade and style that best suites you, your order is made are the Scotland factory, then shipped to you. The 138 year old company is produces an array of garments from sweater, scarves and jumpers for men and women.
112B Beaver Creek Plaza
- By nature gallery sells both fossils on a large and smaller scale, decorative objects for homes and a collection of meteorites and minerals.
Displayed prominently in a second floor window, the giant ground sloth fossil pulls several curious people inside this gem of a store. The massive fossil, which is for sale, is one of the most complete fossils discovered. The store also sells fossils on a smaller scale, decorative objects for homes and a collection of meteorites and minerals. You can’t leave without handpicking a geode and having an employee crack it open before you leave! “I love watching the looks on people’s faces when they discover their childhood again,” says store owner Rick Rolater.
61 Avondale Ln. Avon, CO 81620
- The Black Family Ice Rink is smack in the middle of the Beaver Creek Village and boasts a majestic mountain backdrop.
Lace up and get ready for a catch foot spiral! This outdoor ice skating rink is smack in the middle of the Beaver Creek Village and boasts a majestic mountain backdrop. The rink is open daily from 12-9 so you can skate under the stars. And Monday nights- the 70’s are in full force for Disco night.
Pricing: $14 adults, $8 kids 12 and under. $5 if you have your own skates.
60 Avondale Ln.
- Horton Fine Art Gallery sells an array of artwork from both Colorado artists and artists from around the world.
A legacy lives on at Horton Fine Art Galleries. One of the most recognized statues in Beaver Creek is the Repentance Bear, which was crafted by the namesake of the gallery, Walter Horton. (Yes, it’s the bear with an arrow stuck in his rear end, looking towards a Native American child with his bow.) Horton, a former cartoonist who also had mega talent for sculpture, died in 2010, but his son, Jesse carries on his talent. The gallery doubles as a studio where Jesse is recreating the Repentance Bear for New Jersey customer. The gallery also sells an array of artwork from both Colorado artists and artists from around the world.
158 Beaver Creek Plaza
(970) 949 1660
9. Rimini
- At Rimini you can find gelato, a secret blend hot cocoa, warm drink as well as soup and salad.
For a quick warm me up, sip on a made from scratch hot cocoa from Rimini. Made with three kinds of milk, two types of chocolate a sprinkle of cinnamon and vanilla, your taste buds will be delighted. Or cool off with one of the 24 flavors of gelato crafted with recipes from Rimini, Italy. For the lunch crowd- a daily soup and sandwich of the day is served. And for those wanting to pack a punch into a warm drink, order up the Irish coffee or mulled wine!
45 W. Thomas Place C-24
Phone: 970-949-6156
- From purses, clothing, jewelry and hats you may find the perfect find for your wardrobe at Q Boutique.
Buy a piece of jewelry from Love Heals inside this boutique and ten trees will be planted in Ethiopia. California based Love Heals has planted more than 1 million trees in Ethiopia by selling handcrafted jewelry. The soulful designs sparkle with colorful gemstones. From purses, clothing, jewelry and hats you may find the perfect find for your wardrobe. “We try to find things no one else has that different and from an international crowd.”
