Highlands Lodge & Westview, Beaver Creek

Forget Austalia, Beaver Creek great with kids

Our family of 5 spent 8 nights in Beaver Creek in mid Jan. Despite it being their worst start to the season the skiing for us ( intermediate children and high intermediate adults) was awesome.

Large choice of runs, no lft lines and quiet slopes. 2 fresh snowfalls whilst we were there topped up the snow.

Ski school was great at this time of the year as classes small (3-4 in adult classes and no more than 6 in childrens classes). 

Highlands lodge good for a family as condos spacious and true ski in ski out. This lodge is away from main area of BC - has free shuttle but after skiing was difficult to convince children to bother with trip to village. 

No bar in Highlands Lodge - just quiet lobby area with free coffee/hot choc machine. Also be aware that BC is quiet in the evenings - fine for families but others may find it too quiet. We took free bus down to Avon our first evening to visit the supermarket as few supplies in BC. 

Other option is to organize concierge to get groceries stocked for you. 

In summary, if the whole family loves skiing this is a fabulous place.

Beaver Creek. Sedate, with a wicked streak.

Not exactly roughing it.   

Accommodation at Highlands lodge and Town homes is truly 5 stars, and still manages the homey touches. You can’t beat ski in- ski out with spa ensuites with every bedroom. It’s a great place for a family holiday or with a group of friends. However, you’ll need a car to get to the supermarket, unless you want to pay $8.00 for a loaf of bread. Probably the least of you budgetary issues if you are holidaying at Beaver creek.  

Beaver creek, where they’re in fur a good time.