The absolute best thing about Vail and Beaver Creek is the natural environment... the mountains, forests, meadows, wildflowers, rivers, streams, lakes, wildlife, clear blue skies and starry nights. It's a wonderful playground for everyone!
Fly Fishing Report
Thursday, March 11, 2010
by Gore Creek Fly Fisherman
Gore Creek
Water Flows: 15 c.f.s.
Water Temp: Lower 40's (°F)
Fishing Quality: excellent
Eagle River
Water Flows: 80 c.f.s.
Water Temp: Upper 40's (°F)
Fishing Quality: good
Colorado River
Water Flows: 444 c.f.s.
Water Temp: Upper 40's (°F)
Fishing Quality: good
Rivers
From mild to wild, we've got water, water, and more water here in the Vail and Beaver Creek area, offering Class I - Class V whitewater and miles of world-class fly-fishing.
Gore Creek is a gold medal fly-fishing stream that runs down the mountains and through the center of Vail Village, entering the Eagle River near Minturn. Check out the kayakers at the Vail Whitewater Park, in the center of the Village.
Beaver Creek runs through Beaver Creek Village. In early summer, the Creek rages, but by mid-August, it slows down to a trickle.
The covered bridges in Vail and Beaver Creek offer great family photo opps!
The Eagle River offers excellent fly-fishing as well as whitewater for rafting and kayaking. Flows from Minturn to the juncture of the Colorado River at Dotsero.
The Colorado River joins the Eagle at Dotsero, flowing through Glenwood Canyon all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
High-mountain lakes abound, offering food and shelter for indigenous fish, birds, beavers, and the occasional human skinny-dipper.
Rafting & kayaking season bumps right up to the closing of the ski resorts, peaking in mid-summer. Take a trip with one of our local outfitters... they offer a rafting trip for every age, fitness level, and thrill-seeking capacity! Fly-fishing is wonderful year-round. Bring your gear, or hire a guide to show you the secret stashes and most productive flies.
Natural Environment
Vail and Beaver Creek, in Eagle, County, Colorado, are in the heart of Colorado's White River National Forest. The stunning Eagles' Nest Wilderness, with more than 133,600 acres of National Forest, is also nearby. The region is a safe home for eagles, hawks, bear, fox, coyotes, bighorn sheep, marmots, beaver, trout, deer, elk and moose.
Two mountain ranges envelope Vail and Beaver Creek: The Gore Range, which is a dramatic backdrop to Vail Village; and the Sawatch Range, home of the historic Mountain of the Holy Cross. Everywhere you go, the views are epic, the wildflowers are brilliant, and the air is clean and clear. We revel in our low-humidity, sunny environment, with an average of 300 days of sunshine each year. Although summer days inevitably start out sunny and fair, afternoon thunderstorms may roll in, so be prepared.
Elevations:
Vail Village: 8120'
Vail Mountain Summit: 11,570'
Beaver Creek Village: 8100'
Beaver Creek Mountain Summit: 11,440'
Average summer temperatures:
Daytime: 75°F
Nightime: 45°F
Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, Eagle-Vail, Minturn, Eagle, Cordillera
Offering rafting and jeep adventures to Vail Valley visitors, locals, families and corporate groups, Timberline is the largest and most experienced outfitter in the region. ...
Find discounted rafting near you! Trips on 7 rivers at multiple Outposts. Family and advanced rafting, FREE wetsuits and jackets on all trips. See website for videos and discounts....
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Family Fun Adventure! Whitewater raft trips on the Colorado River for all ages/experience levels. Family floats down mild waters or adrenaline pumping whitewater rafting. 1/2 day trips begin at $43pp...
Get ready to get wet! Fabulously fun family floats on the Colorado River and rambunctious rapids on the Eagle River. The Vail Valley's best rafting value since 1973!...
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The Vail Valley’s oldest & most prominent fly fishing provider for over 25 years. Four convenient shops during summer season; half/full-day wade/float trips. Free casting clinics. ...
A 4,000 acre ranch far from the crowds, sporting mile after mile of the best private fishing water in Eagle County. Limited availability means an exclusive opportunity for you to fish! ...
Education about ecosystem and entomology (study of insects), as well as basic tools and knowledge of fly-fishing. All age groups and abilities, including children, adult and family fly-fishing classes...
Vail, Beaver Creek, Cordillera, Valley-wide, Glenwood Springs
If you're a serious angler, you'll enjoy an unforgettable experience with your private guide, Pete Mott, as you cast from the comfort of a drift boat or rubber raft on 3 famous Rocky Mtn Rivers....
Ride horseback to the exquisite Beaver Lake located in the Holy Cross Wilderness area. This day trip allows you to enjoy many aspects of nature and it's beauty!...
A summer visit to the stunning Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is a must. At 8200' in elevation, it is the world's highest botanic garden. Free tours from June to Labor Day, free to the public everyday!...
Experience the uniqueness of Colorado's flora and fauna through our fun, educational programs. Delight in youth science camps, adult natural history seminars, guided hikes, evening programs & more...
Located in an all-season yurt atop the Lionshead gondola. FREE daily am and pm guided walks with naturalists from Gore Range Natural Science School through Labor Day weekend. ...
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