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Find summer love in the Vail Valley
The Club at Cordillera
SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS
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VAIL VALLEY Valley Grrrr
The Club at Cordillera’s Valley course (left) has a longer playing season than the Mountain and Summit courses, giving you more chances to solve its mysterious slopes and undulations. cordillera-vail.com
Choices, Choices No matter where you play, each course at Cordillera has its own dining option. The Chaparral (below) now offers updated Mexican American offerings. Bon appétit! cordillera-vail.com Valley Course
THREE COURSES,
endless challenges
The names—Nicklaus, Irwin, Fazio—are golf design royalty. Is there any wonder then why The Club at Cordillera is home to some of the most memorable golf possible— in the mountains or anywhere else? With elevations that begin at 7,200-feet above
sea level, rising to an almost unfathomable 9,000 feet, the 7,046-yard Valley (Fazio), 7,450-yard Mountain (Irwin) and 7,518yard Summit (Nicklaus) courses will take your game to unforgettable heights and leave you panting for more. cordillera-vail.com
The Chaparral
Happy Trails To You EAGER BEAVER
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
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Whether it’s private balconies offering sweeping mountain views, or countless other charming features, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa will certainly respond to whatever your senses are craving. Besides its 190 luxurious rooms including 23 suites, guests can also escape to 54 holes of golf at nearby Beaver Creek and Red Sky golf clubs. Great fly-fishing, rafting and hiking are also minutes away. parkhyattbeavercreek.com
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Beaver Lake Trail is a 6.3-mile hike located within the Beaver Creek Ski Area near Avon. vailvalleypartnership.com
Hiking in Beaver Creek
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Luxury ski-in, ski-out resort Breathtaking views of Vail and Central Colorado Exhale Spa – Voted USA Today Top 10 Reader’s Choice Spa Indoor and majestic outdoor meeting spaces 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill
WITH AN UNBEATABLE LOCATION overlooking scenic Beaver Creek Mountain, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa delivers luxury, adventure and excitement 365 days a year. Enjoy direct ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes in the wintertime and golfing, hiking and dream-come-true fly fishing adventures in the spring, summer and fall – all while being surrounded by breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. After a day of meetings or play, relax in our spacious guestrooms and suites or treat yourself to our award-winning Exhale Spa, voted top 10 spa by USA Today. Indulge in an authentic Colorado Mountain dining experience at 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill and toast marshmallows in the warm glow of our fire pits under night skies. Your rejuvenating experience that is truly unforgettable begins here at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa.
136 East Thomas Place, Beaver Creek, CO 81620
| 970.949.1234 | ParkHyattBeaverCreek.com
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VAIL VALLEY
A “FROSTY” ANNIVERSARY
Five years and going strong
Founded in 2015, Frost Creek is situated on more than 1,100 acres just west of Vail. While the heart of the community may be its 40,000-square-foot clubhouse that includes fine dining, a spa and a fitness center, its soul just might be found in its gorgeous, Tom Weiskopf-designed golf
course. Spread out over 285 acres, the 7,155-yard track features eight man-made lakes, bringing water into play on 10 of its holes. Especially challenging is the 486yard, par-4 sixth hole, that features a double dogleg that might leave you pleased to walk away with bogey. frostcreek.com
Fishing at Frost Creek
CASTING ABOUT After depositing a few balls into the manmade lakes on the golf course, you may decide that if you can’t beat the water, it’s best to just join it. In that case, you’ll be in luck—Frost Creek features more than two miles of deep pools that accommodate all kinds of fishing disciplines. There’s even paddleboarding on one of the 10 on-site ponds. frostcreek.com
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Tour de Eagle
Frost Creek
VIVE LA FRANCE! The Tour de France isn’t until August, but you can get a head start on the iconic bike race with the Tour de Eagle Mountain Bike Ride. There are two different ride options and the July 10 celebration includes food and music afterwards. lgtri.com
Off-season? What Off-season?
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Forest Flying Mountain Coaster
As hard as it may be for golfers to realize, winter is considered “the” time to be in the Vail Valley—but that’s not to say summer visitors won’t find plenty of activities to enjoy. Epic Discovery is an opportunity to, well, discover a different approach to the mountains. Visitors can engage in Adventure Courses, Ziplines, a Mountain Coaster, Tubing Hills, a Climbing Wall and Bungee Trampoline among other options. vail.com
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Mother Nature is one heck of a designer
Nestled in a quiet stretch of Brush Creek Valley, surrounded by pristine Colorado Wilderness, awaits a truly extraordinary golf experience. Frost Creek, envisioned by Tom Weiskopf and shaped by nature itself, is a combination of focused shotmaking, stunning vistas and pure tranquility Are you ready to explore?
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ELEVATE YOUR GAME 18 Hole Championship Course Par 3 Course & Practice Facility Golf Grill & Clubhouse Spectacular Rocky Mountain Views at 7650 Feet Audobon Society Certification for Environmental Excellence
EagleVail Golf Club Live, Play, Relax, Enjoy. www.EagleVailGolfClub.com COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | July 2020
Eagle Ranch Golf Club
MARCH ALONG WITH
Arnie’s Army
Designed by the King himself, Arnold Palmer, Eagle Ranch Golf Club opened in 2001 and has been a mountain golf mainstay ever since. The 7,461-yard, par-72 course will host a qualifying tournament for the 2020 CoBank Colorado Open—which speaks to its inherent challenges. It has also been a CAGGY winner for best mountain golf course, although at an elevation of about 6,000 feet above sea level, it sits a bit lower than some of its nearby counterparts. The course features five sets of tees on each hole, wide fairways and large greens with gentle slopes. You’ll want to check out the unique, “alternate green” on the par-5 12th hole. eagleranchgolf.com
SEE BIRDIES, MAKE BIRDIES: Recently certified as a cooperative sanctuary by Audubon International, it makes sense that the EagleVail Golf Club offers an integration of rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, forests, and gardens—along with some mighty fine golf. Created in the 1970s by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge, the course provides a true mountain golf experience, especially on its plunging par-3 10th. Spanning 6,538 yards and featuring intense elevation changes, the course promises 18 holes of pristine, chalEagleVail Golf Club lenging golf at an affordable price. There are also “Ladies on the Links” golf clinics (with complimentary drinks afterwards) every Monday evening during the summer. eaglevailgolfclub.com
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Mountain Golf at its Level Best
Eagle Ranch Golf Club is located in the beautiful small town of Eagle, Colorado, just 30 minutes from Vail. The majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains provide a spectacular setting for this Arnold Palmer Signature Design Course. The course opened in 2001 as part of the master-planned residential community Eagle Ranch. Our unique Western golf club features an 18-hole course, including a terrific practice facility, grille and patio. For golfers also interested in dining at the Eagle Ranch Grille, ask about our $85 golf and lunch special for tee times booked after 12:00 noon. For more information, visit us online at EagleRanchGolf.com to book a tee time or call 970.328.2882.
0050 Lime Park Drive | Eagle, CO 81631 | 970.328.2882 | EagleRanchGolf.com
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SUMMIT COUNTY
Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center
Hot stone massage
WHAT, ME WORRY?
Mountain vacationers want fun and sun—and stress shouldn’t be part of the package. That’s why Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center is offering what it calls a “No Risk, No Worry” stay. Between now and September, guests can change or cancel their reservations, without penalty, up until 4 p.m. the day before their scheduled arrival. Once there, the only worry will be choosing between the myriad activities offered; the premises include 9 hot tubs, 2 pools, a fitness center, on-site restaurants and casual dining spots, a spa, bars and even an arcade and indoor miniature golf course. Hiking trails are literally just steps away and a short walk will take you to downtown Breckenridge. There’s also fishing, biking, hot-air ballooning, off-road adventures, and of course, golf—all there for the taking. beaverrun.com
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No stress at Beaver Run Country Boy Mine
Golden Moments
Country Boy Mine says it’s Breckenridge’s “only real gold mine.” You can start with a tour, burrowing 1,000 feet deep, before doing some panning in Eureka Creek, where you just might strike it rich! countryboymine.com
STEPPING OUT WITH YOUR BABY
Clay Hand Building Class
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Breckenridge Creative Arts features an abundance of activities—classes, festivals, exhibitions and workshops—throughout the summer. One of the monthly attractions is simply called “Date Nights.” Described as a monthly program of romance and the arts, the collective says couples (okay, singles can come too) are welcome to bring a picnic and hang out and enjoy some “hands-on” entertainment. breckcreate.org coloradoavidgolfer.com
STAY & PLAY Come play Breckenridge’s 27 hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. After a day of teeing off stay at Beaver Run Resort, nestled between mountain and Main Street. Beaver Run Resort has everything you need for your Rocky Mountain escape.
25% OFF SUMMER LODGING FOR CO AVIDGOLFER READERS! ENTER CODE AVID when booking online.*
* Offer valid through 9/30/2020. Some blackout dates and restrictions apply.
BeaverRun.com 970.453.6000
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Cordillera GOLF EXPERIENCE A Colorado AvidGolfer Event
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Mountain Golf is Calling... and I Must Go! The Club at Cordillera | September 12th & 13th
The Ultimate Golf Weekend •
Two Rounds of Golf at The Club at Cordillera’s Summit and Valley Courses •
Luxury Accommodations at The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek •
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Mountainside Cocktail Party & Dinner
Amazing On-Course Food, Wine, Craft Cocktails & Beer Both Days Player Gift Bags, Prizes and Contests, including a Chance to Win a Two Year Lease on a Jaguar or Land Rover •
For All Players & All Levels! Tournament adheres to COVID-safe protocol
REGISTER TODAY!
For complete information or to make your reservation today contact Melissa at 720-493-1729 x15 or melissa@coloradoavidgolfer.com coloradoavidgolfer.com/cordillera-experience
Activities subject to change due to COVID-19 precautions