Little Shredders

A try in the half pipe, a multi-lane tubing race, adventures on ski bikes, follow the leader through the trees - Beaver Creek brings out the kid in us all!

JUST FOR KIDS

Winter Activities for Children

Adventure Zones on Vail Mountain

Learning the basics of skiing and riding has just become more fun for kids! Children will get the opportunity to ski and ride on specially designed children’s terrain, full of exciting bumps, jumps, twists and tunnels in Chaos Canyon. Explore The enchanted forests and secret "hide-a-ways!


Ice Skating Options in Vail

There are both indoor and outdoor ice rinks in Vail. Dobson Arena is located in Lionshead and has public skating sessions and skate rentals. Outdoors, you can skate at Eagle's Nest at the top of the Gondola or at the Vail Golf Course's rink in East Vail.


Adventure Ridge on Vail Mountain

Experience twilight entertainment at 10,000 feet with Vail's day and night activity center atop Vail Mountain. You'll ride the Eagle Bahn Gondola to the top of Adventure Ridge and choose from five dining options, enjoy great views and a host of great activities for kids. The gondola ride is complimentary after 2:00 p.m. Activities include tubing, ski biking, thrill sledding, ice skating, indoor laser tag, snowmobile tours (with a new snowmobile track designed specifically for young children), and snowshoe tours.
Call (970) 476-9090 for more information.


Dogsledding Near Vail

Dogsled tours are available in the morning and the afternoon in the Cordillera area west of Beaver Creek. There are two people per sled. The tour lasts approximately two hours and is about seven miles long. Transportation is included.


Nite Owls

A chaperoned evening of fun at Vail's Adventure Ridge! Kids ages 7-14 can enjoy two Adventure Ridge activities (including laser tag, tubing, ice skating and more!) and dinner atop Vail Mountain. Departures from Beaver Creek—Tuesdays. $60 per child. Advance registration required. Call the Activities Desk for more information.
(970) 476-9090.


Dogsledding

Dogsled tours are available in the morning and the afternoon in the Cordillera area west of Vail. There are two people per sled. The tour lasts approximately two hours and is about seven miles long. Transportation is included.


Hot Air Ballooning

Soar the skies and enjoy the pristine vistas. The temperature is actually warmer in the air than at ground level! Tours include transportation, a certificate and ceremony. Ages 6 and up. Camelot Balloons: Full excursion - approx. 60 - 75 min. A taste of ballooning: 30-40 minutes.


Sleigh Ride Dinners

What better way to travel to dinner than on a sleigh. Dress warmly because the sleighs run even when its snowing! Offered at Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Timber Hearth Grille in Cordillera, 4 Eagle Ranch in Wolcott & The Seasons on The Green at the Vail Golf Course.


Snowmobile

Ride a specially kid sized snowmobile on Adventure Ridge atop Vail Mountain. Let Adventure Ridge Guided Tours take you across the largest ski mountain in North America.
For reservations, call (970) 476-9090.


FAMILY DINING in VAIL
-Blue Moose Pizza
-Bully Ranch
-Pazzos
-La Bottega
-Flying Burrito
-Bart and Yetis




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