Epicurean Tastes | High Alpine Adventure

This weekend, enjoy experiences ranging from intimate, luxurious culinary explorations to dynamic, high-alpine outdoor adventures. Mix and mingle with celebrity guest chefs, and get to know world-renowned Beaver Creek host chefs, sip on exquisite cocktails and wines, and revel in endless hours of phenomenal skiing.

Work up an appetite snowshoeing through stunning McCoy Park, then indulge yourself at a perfectly-paired gourmet lunch. Kick back in your ski boots and enjoy unique après affairs in Beaver Creek Village on Friday and Saturday. Seize the opportunity to tackle the mountain with expert instructors at the ever-popular Ski.Eat.Ski. and then relax into a luxurious fine dining experience with hand-selected wines. Raise a glass at Saturday’s Synesthesia: Culinary Showcase and Concert featuring Lord Huron and hosted by Geoffrey Zakarian.

Here is the full schedule of events this weekend. For tickets, visit the webiste: Beaver Creek Culinary Weekend

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Culinary Kickoff: Colorado Flavors | 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Winter Culinary Weekend begins with an event that celebrates the flavors and personalities of Colorado. Enjoy a tasting featuring the best that the Centennial State has to offer, with small plates from Guest Chefs Alex Seidel and Brother Luck and Executive Chef Riley Romanin. Infinite Monkey Theorem will be pouring wines from their urban winery in the RiNo District of Denver alongside hand crafted cocktails from Block Distilling and Laws Whiskey as well as localcraft beers from Bonfire Brewing. Beloved Colorado singer Hazel Miller and her band will perform live.

Price: $60 per person
Event Location: Revolution

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

Guided Snowshoe Excursion & Gourmet Luncheon | 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 
Your morning will feature a guided snowshoe tour in one of Beaver Creek’s most stunning, pristine settings—the secluded McCoy Park, home to over 30 kilometers of beautiful trails. Enjoy lift access to reach McCoy Park, and arrive to trails that are peaceful and quiet. After snowshoeing through the stunning surroundings, relax at Grouse Mountain Grill and enjoy lunch prepared by Guest Chef Jamie Bissonnette and Executive Chef Brian Busker as well as wines from Paul Hobbs Winery paired with each course.

Price: $150 per person 
Event Locations: Beaver Creek Mountain & Grouse Mountain Grill

Cooking Demonstration: The Art of Dessert featuring Guest Chef Emma Bengtsson | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
You’ll be greeted with a glass of wine for this exclusive mid-day cooking demonstration at Toscanini, a warm and welcoming spot in the heart of Beaver Creek Village. Watch Guest Chef Emma Bengtsson prepare beautiful desserts, then sample the delicious creations.

Price: $60 per person
Event Location: Toscanini

Village Après: Craft Burgers & Beers | 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Enjoy music presented by Verizon, while tasting a variety of delicious burgers, Colorado beers from Breckenridge Brewery, Bonfire Brewing, Vail Brewing Company, wines from Infinite Monkey Theorem and cocktails from Bulleit. Stop by the Bailey’s tent to craft your own hot cocoa concoction.

Price: Complimentary access with tasting tickets available for purchase. Guests can purchase a commemorative tasting glass and proceeds benefit Bright Future Foundation. Verizon guests can enjoy the VerizonUp lounge in the Village.
Event Location: Beaver Creek Village

Region on the Rise: Willamette Valley Wine Dinner featuring Guest Chef Chris Czarnecki | 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
This unique culinary experience at Trappers Cabin, nestled among aspen and pine trees at 9,500 feet, features food and wine from the Willamette Valley region of Oregon. Slippers and warm drinks greet guests, followed by an intimate wine-paired dinner from Guest Chef Chris Czarnecki of The Joel Palmer House in Oregon’s Pinot Noir country and wines from Belle Pente Vineyard & Winery.

Price: $200 per person
Event Location: Trappers Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain

Epicurean Escape: Wine-Paired Dinner at Allie’s Cabin featuring Guest Chef Emma Bengtsson | 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Beaver Creek’s exclusive and luxurious on-mountain log cabin is open for a rare culinary treat. The evening begins with a sleigh ride from the base of Beaver Creek Mountain to the cozy confines of Allie’s Cabin. Guests will be greeted at the Cabin with cozy slippers and a warm drink. Emma Bengtsson, Executive Chef at Aquavit in New York City, which holds Michelin stars, joins Allie’s Cabin Executive Chef Kirk Weems for an inspired dinner paired with hand-selected wines from Joseph Phelps Vineyards in Napa Valley. Cap off the night with a sleigh ride back to Beaver Creek Village to conclude a memorable experience.

Price: $175 per person
Event Location: Allie’s Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain

Shaken & Stirred | 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sip on hand-crafted cocktails as you learn about the history of Johnnie Walker whiskey, nibble on inspired hors d’oeuvres at the Colorado Tasting Room while enjoying live music from Beau Thomas. This lively cocktail party will be the talk of the town.

Price: $60 per person
Event Location: Colorado Tasting Room

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

Ski. Eat. Ski with Guest Chef Alex Seidel | 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Beaver Creek’s renowned ski and snowboard instructors for a morning of exploring intermediate and advanced trails on the mountain, and pick up some new technique tips along the way. Following a morning in the snow, warm up and relax at Zach’s Cabin, perched on the mountain above Bachelor Gulch. Savor a gourmet lunch prepared by Guest Chef Alex Seidel and Executive Chef David Gutowski paired with unique wines from Villa Creek Cellars to complete this elevated on-mountain experience.

Price: $150 per person 
Event Location: Zach’s Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain

Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstration & Gourmet Luncheon with Guest Chef Geoffrey Zakarian | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
At this exclusive cooking class, watch as Guest Chef Geoffrey Zakarian works culinary magic at Splendido at the Chateau’s spectacular demonstration kitchen alongside Executive Chef Brian Ackerman. This unique event culminates with a lively lunch where guests will feast on top-notch dishes paired with exquisite wines from Wilson Daniels.

Price: $150 per person
Event Location: Splendido at the Chateau

Village Après: Authentically Alpine | 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
After carving up the slopes, wrap up your afternoon with Authentically Alpine in Beaver Creek Village. Enjoy live music presented by Verizon, while tasting Bavarian food, beers from Breckenridge Brewery and Vail Brewing Company, wines from Infinite Monkey Theorem, and cocktails from Bulleit.

Price: Complimentary access with tasting tickets available for purchase. Guests can purchase a commemorative tasting glass and proceeds benefit Bright Future Foundation. Verizon guests can enjoy the VerizonUp lounge in the Village.
Event Location: Beaver Creek Village

Kids’ Cooking Classes
6-8 years of age, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | 9-12 years of age, 4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
During Authentically Alpine in Beaver Creek Village, parents can bring their children to cooking class with Chef Ally Stephens. The littlest of guests will learn how to make cream cheese and chocolate buttercream frosting and decorate cupcakes. Kids aged from nine to twelve will learn how to make fresh pasta and walnut kale pesto. Each child will get to take home their creation to share with their families.

Price: $25 per child 
Event Location: Beaver Creek Village

Synesthesia: Culinary Showcase & Concert with Lord Huron, hosted by Geoffrey Zakarian
Tasting, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Concert 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
New this year, Synesthesia, named for a phenomenon involving the overlap of two senses such as taste and sound is the must-attend event of the weekend. Guests will have the opportunity to savor outstanding bites, treats, and libations from premier chefs from Beaver Creek and guest chefs, as well as tastings from select wineries and spirits. The tasting will be followed by an exclusive and intimate concert with Lord Huron. Guest Chefs include Geoffrey Zakarian, Jamie Bissonnette, Chris Czarnecki, and Brother Luck. Host Chefs include Brian Ackerman, Brian Busker, David Gutowski, Ryan Murray, Riley Romanin, Kirk Weems and John Zavoral. Wineries and Spirits include Belle Pente, Block Distilling, Duckhorn, Fever Tree, Joseph Phelps, Laws Whiskey, Paul Hobbs, Wilson Daniels and Villa Creek.

Price: $175 per person 
Event Location: Vilar Performing Arts Center

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

Beaver Creek First Tracks & Gourmet Breakfast | 7:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 
Be one of the first skiers on the mountain to enjoy perfectly groomed runs at sunrise. Beaver Creek First Tracks gives guests the opportunity to enjoy unmatched access boarding the Centennial Express lift an hour before the mountain opens to the public. After skiing flawlessly groomed runs, delight in delectable breakfast on-mountain at the exclusive Allie’s Cabin.

Price: $150 per person for adults, $75 for children 12 and under 
Event Location: Centennial Express Lift and Allie’s Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain

Shaping Your Senses: Wine Glassware & Tasting Seminar | 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Featuring Riedel ambassador Shelley Sale, find out why the shape of your glassware matters in fully experiencing different varietals of wine. Learn about various glassware shapes and how they change the experience of enjoying wine by focusing on the taste, balance and finish provided by each glass. After the seminar concludes, you will take home your very own Riedel glass kit valued at $119.

Price: $75 per person 
Event Location: Peregrine Room at The Osprey

Sunset Snowshoe & Sunday Supper | 2:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The afternoon begins with a guided snowshoe tour of the majestic McCoy Park, culminating at Trappers Cabin, a warm and inviting on-mountain cabin nestled among aspen and pine trees at 9,500 feet with magnificent sunset views. Slippers and warm drinks greet guests after the snowshoe excursion, followed by an intimate wine-paired supper featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle wines to conclude a memorable weekend.

Price: $200 per person 
Event Location: Beaver Creek Mountain and Trappers Cabin