At the gate, you leave everyday life behind. That's why people travel here from all over the world, and many make it a tradition. The drama of rock and shy, the sheer grandeur of this place, is one reason. That it is North America's World Cup mountain is another.

It is also a place of intimacy. A private resort hidden from view, with the power to bring people together. "The consummate kid-friendly resort." That's what SKI Magazine has called Beaver Creek, and strolling through the square you can see why. It is a modern, custom-designed resort with the cozy, unhurried feel of an Alpine village.

At this elevation the air is clear, and so are the taste buds. Here you'll follow in the footsteps of gourmets and food critics. Here you can dine in a snow covered meadow, a pristine aspen glade, a private museum.

Beaver Creek regularly wins awards and accolades for its food, wine, service, lodging, safety standards and environmental efforts. It's a place where the staff are trained to not just provide what guests want, but to anticipate it.

Welcome to Beaver Creek, welcome to your Shangri-La.