Ski In/Out Information

how to Ski-Out

The Elkhorn Lift 14 leaves from just outside the property’s ski locker room, making it easy to get to the slopes. To begin your ski adventure, head to the locker room to put on your boots and collect your gear. Step outside the doors, clip into your skis or snowboard, and glide down the hill for a few seconds until you reach Elkhorn Lift 14. Catch a ride to the top of the lift and find yourself in the terrain area called Strawberry Park.

From here, head down to Strawberry Park Express Lift 12 to reach Beaver Creek’s main mountain. Or if you prefer to ski the groomed runs of Bachelor Gulch, take Lamplighter to Meander and find yourself at the convergence of Upper Beaver Creek Mountain Express Lift 18 and Bachelor Gulch Express Lift 16. Whichever terrain you choose to start your day on the mountain, the convenience of skiing out of The Borders Lodge is unparalleled.

how to ski-in

To make your way back seamlessly, aim to take your last run beneath the Elkhorn Lift 14. The smoothest route down is via Bitterroot to Settler’s Way. Arrive at the locker room doors on your skis or snowboard and begin your afternoon filled with relaxation.

If you happen to find yourself at the base village area near Centennial Lift, you can always catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle by downloading the Village Connect app to your phone. Whether you need a ride back after your ski day or any other time, we recommend downloading the app to have handy during your stay in Beaver Creek Village.

Please Note: Elkhorn Lift 14 generally opens mid-December and operates until the end of March based on snow levels.

Additional FAQs

How far is The Borders Lodge from the mountain?

The Borders Lodge is situated on Beaver Creek Mountain in an area called Strawberry Park. If you are looking at a ski map, this part of the mountain is between the main mountain terrain and Bachelor Gulch terrain. Strawberry Park is known for its fun, intermediate runs with some grooming. You can spend all day in this section of terrain, but some use it as a thoroughfare to Beaver Creek’s main mountain with diverse terrain — or to Bachelor Gulch, where most runs are groomed daily. The main Centennial Lift is approximately a 20-minute walk in ski boots so we recommend hopping on our skier shuttle that runs all day for a 2-minute ride to the slopes.

Do you provide shuttle service to the ski lifts?

The Borders Lodge offers a complimentary skier shuttle but if the set times don’t align with your schedule, we encourage you to take advantage of complimentary on-demand Village Transportation.

Please download the Village Connect app in the App Store or Google Play for the ability to schedule pickups or for status updates about bus locations and arrival times. Please note, the Village Connect app is similar to UBER (except the rides are free) and the app is very user-friendly.

Should I ski-in and ski-out or take the shuttle?

While skiing in and out of your vacation rental is a coveted and non-negotiable for many winter enthusiasts, you may choose to start your day at the Centennial Lift instead. Situated just steps from your private ski locker and visible from most living rooms, Elkhorn Lift 14 runs from approximately mid-December to late March. Please keep these dates in mind when planning your daily activities. On some days you may want to ski-out and ski-in, and other days you may want to enjoy Cookie Time at 3pm in Beaver Creek Village and catch a shuttle ride back to your condo. The beautiful thing about our unparalleled location is that the Elkhorn Lift is there if you want to use it.

What’s the best way to get to ski school?

Take a ride on our skier shuttle to reach Beaver Creek Ski School at the base village. You will get dropped off at Centennial Station, which is very close to the Beaver Creek Chophouse, Centennial Lift, and Ski School. We do not recommend using ski-out access in the morning from the Elkhorn Lift to get to the Ski School meeting spot. It is possible but does take more time to get to the main base area and you may miss your scheduled lesson time.