Being a non-skier in Colorado can be perplexing to people. People often question why I moved to Colorado if I don’t ski. Of course, that’s ludicrous – there are so many things to do in the Colorado Rockies besides skiing!
It’s inevitable that as a non-skier in Colorado, you’ll likely have skiing friends, however you don’t have to avoid them all winter – instead you can join them to go play in the mountains. I recently traveled to Beaver Creek Colorado with my skiing friend Courtney, and I found lots of non-ski things to do ranging from adventure to culture!
Beaver Creek Colorado
This was my first trip to Beaver Creek Resort. It’s located in Vail Valley near the town of Avon just west of Vail ski resort. It was the most recent addition to the long list of ski areas along the I-70 corridor in Colorado. The ski resort opened in the 80’s and has grown into one of the premier winter destinations in Colorado.
The cute resort town is nestled back into the mountains away from I70 making it feel exclusive. A creek runs through the village, and there are ample condos, hotels, restaurants, and shops to make your stay enjoyable in the winter or summer.
Things to Do in Beaver Creek for the Non-Skier
Of course, the most popular thing to do in Beaver Creek in the winter is skiing. However, even if you don’t ski you can still soak up Beaver Creek’s wintertime atmosphere. You can even get up on the slopes…without skis!
Nordic Center at Beaver Creek
The Nordic Center near the Strawberry Park Express Lift is your headquarters for winter adventures that have nothing to do with downhill skiing! Here you can rent snowshoes, cross country skis and choose organized tours through McCoy Park with Nordic Center guides. McCoy Park is a spectacular lift-accessed natural area that offers Nordic, snowshoe, and alpine trails. With breathtaking views of the Sawatch Range, McCoy Park offers more than 19 kilometers of groomed and rustic trails for Cross Country skiing and snowshoeing.
I love snowshoeing, it’s basically winter hiking…what’s not to love! I got a guide, rented snowshoes, and went snowshoeing around McCoy Park. My guide Carrie was super and took me all over McCoy Park pointing out mountain ranges, dining spots, flora, and fauna.
My Best Tips for Snowshoeing in Beaver Creek
If you are a new to snow shoeing– then I would suggest to rent snowshoes for the full day and hire a guide for the morning. The guide will take you up the…
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