Opens:December 14th, 2012
Closes:April 7th, 2013
(depends on snow)
The Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center offers a complete rental shop with Classical, Skate, Telemark and Snowshoe equipment rentals, daily scheduled and private lessons, lift ticket sales, as well as limited retail, snacks and beverages. The latest and greatest in equipment is available including Solomon and Fischer classic and skate skis and boots, K2 and Volkl Tele skis, Garmont and Scarpa Tele boots and Atlas snowshoe demo and retail sales.
From the Nordic Sports center guest are encouraged to ride the Strawberry Park express lift (chair 12) and explore the beauty of McCoy park. Considered to be one of Beaver Creeks best kept secrets McCoy park features 32 plus kms of groomed and rustic trails for Cross Country, Skate and Snowshoeing. With an elevation of between 9840ft and 10,200ft McCoy park offers wonderful views of 3 mountain ranges.
Nature snowshoe tours, Classic/Skate lessons, Weekly Tele lessons and scheduled all dayTelemark workshops.
Must Do:
Take the Strawberry Park express lift up to McCoy Park. Snowshoe to the overlook for a picnic or to Maimie's for a grilled lunch.
Terrain:
Rolling terrain, 32 plus kms of trails from beginner to advanced. High alpine trails ranging from 9840ft-10,200ft.
Facilities & Amenities:
The full service Nordic Sports Center is located in the Strawberry Park building which is located next to the base of chair 12. There is a warming hut located at the top of Chair 12. There are three sets of picnic tables, a rustic yurt and an outhouse in McCoy park.
Other Services
The Nordic sports center offers ski in ski out Telemark rentals. Lift ticket sales and access to Beaver Creek village and Mountain.
Food Service:
The resort offers a wide variety of lunch choices and price ranges. From pizza, burgers and salads to sushi...lots of options. The Nordic center sells candy bars, cliff bars, water and gatorade as well as tea, hot chocolate and coffee.
Special Events:
Snowshoe adventure series (January 6, February 3, March 3). Telemark Workshop series December-March. Complimentary family snowshoe tours Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm December 18th-April 2nd (reservations required)
Beaver Creek's Fit Tours:
Every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am - Noon
Fit tours are snowshoe tours geared toward those looking for a great workout while still enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Reservations required: call (970)-754-5313 to reserve your spot or for any questions
Beaver Creek's New Family Tours:
Every Thursday
Family Tours designed for family groups and all ages looking for a great outing.
Reservations required: call (970)-754-5313 to reserve your spot or for any questions
What's New:
The Nordic sampler, enjoy 3 half day activities including most snowshoe tours, Cross Country lessons and tours as well as Tele Tuesday's for $199, a savings of $50. Discounted equipment as well. Maimie's all day Snowshoe tour and lunch offered Fridays from 10:00-3:30pm.
Lessons & More
Intro Cross Country lessons offered daily 10-12:30pm, afternoon Cross Country tours offered daily 1:15-3:30pm
Intro Telemark lessons Tele Tuesday's 10-12:30pm. Telemark workshops (see schedule)
Morning nature snowshoe tours daily 10-12:30pm, afternoon nature snowshoe tours daily 1:15-3:30pm. New for 2011-12 Fit Snowshoe tours Wed & Fri 9:30-12:00 and Family nature snowshoe tours Thursday's 12:30-3:00. Call for details.
Daily Programs:
Intro Cross country lessons, afternoon Cross country tours, morning and afternoon nature snowshoe tours.
Private:
Private lessons and tours are available daily by reservation. Please call in advance to book private classical, skate or Telemark lessons as well as guided nature Snowshoe tours.
Directions:
From 1-70 westbound take the Avon exit 167 and follow signs for Beaver Creek Resort. Complimentary parking is available at the base of the mountain (Elk or Bear lots) with shuttle busses running to Beaver Creek mountain approximatelly every 12-15 minutes. The Nordic center is located in the Strawberry park building directly accross from the covered bridge and bus drop off location. Pay to park is also an option an can be accessed via the main gate of Beaver Creek.