Tucked into the mountainside above Beaver Creek village, Trappers Cabin is an uber-luxe sanctuary perfect for an entire family or friend group. Perched at high elevation — 9,500 feet up, in fact — this two-story log cabin takes premium to a new level, with the bonus of direct access to trails right out the front door.
The cabin sleeps up to 10 people and feels straight out of the Netflix series “Virgin River.” Spend a snowy day snuggled in front of the massive stone fireplace or rest your weary mountain-biking muscles in one of the cavernous walk-in showers. Or … set your alarm clock extra early to see the sun peeking through the pine trees. In the evenings, beat your companions in a game of pool under raw-wood ceilings and nom on freshly cooked dinner at an enormous table offering all the views from nearby windows.
It’s all the luxury amenities, of course. Dip your toes into the outdoor hot tub with a glass of Prosecco as the sun sets behind the Gore Mountain Range. You’ll feel a sense of peace wash over you — especially if you’ve spent the day skiing or hiking up the closest fourteener (it’s Mt. Holy Cross in case you were wondering). Insider’s tip: Use the cabin’s private chef service, then you don’t have to worry about lifting a finger for your meal.
While Europeans might’ve invented village-to-village skiing, Beaver Creek does it better. Explore Colorado communities atop your Meier Skis from Arrowhead to Bachelor Gulch. Staying in the summer? Visit Beaver Creek or Red Sky golf courses for a bluebird day of a different kind.
A stay at Trappers Cabin comes complete with a Cabin Keeper — a knowledgeable-about-everything-on-the-mountain sort of person who can reserve equipment, massage therapists and any other activity or service you may want. It’s like having your own concierge — but a much hipper version.
“Your not-so-rugged ski cabin at the top of Bachelor Gulch offers all a family or friends could ask for: outstanding quality and service.” — Kyle P., Facebook
Learn to Nordic ski at Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center or lace up ice skates for a picture-perfect night under the stars. Catch a show at the Vilar Performing Arts Center one evening, then get up early for a morning of ice biking before attending the daily 3pm chocolate-chip cookie time. In summer, Beaver Creek Village thrives with festivals, concerts and trail running.
Photos courtesy of Beaver Creek Resort/Vail Resorts