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Posted on 09 Oct 2025

Shortcut to the Slopes: Staff Favorites for the Best Ski Access in Vail Valley

The perfect ski day looks a little different for everyone. Some love chasing first tracks while others linger over coffee in front of the fire. That’s why ski access matters. Whether you’re skiing straight from the home or taking a short walk to the lift, it’s easy to come and go as you please. Get kids off early for ski school, take a break and ski home for hot chocolate breaks or lunch, and then slide straight into après or the hot tub at the end of the day. No crowds, no hassle! Our team picked their favorite homes where getting on (and off) the mountain is effortless.


“It's directly across the street to lifts and the Beaver Creek village.”
- Skip Wilson, Assistant General Manager 


Walk one direction to the Strawberry Park Express chairlift or the other way straight to the Beaver Creek Village and the Centennial Lift.

Learn more about this beautiful 5-bedroom residence located in the Elk Track Townhomes.


"I love telling our guests that they can ski their kids to ski school!"
- Arianne Hughes, Front Desk Specialist


Ski right to your back door for a quick hot chocolate or lunch break, then head back out for more skiing and riding.

Check out the other features of Chalet Verve and Chalet Fortessa, side-by-side townhomes in the Highlands neighborhood.


“Not only can you ski right out onto President Ford’s Run, when you come home at the end of the day you can ski right to the après deck!”
- Teresa Wiedel, Brand & Guest Experience Manager


This exquisitely renovated home is nestled in one of the original and most prestigious neighborhoods in Beaver Creek.

Click here to explore all the features of this magnificent mountain retreat.

"This penthouse in the Villa Montaine building is as convenient as it gets. Grab a quick bite from the continental breakfast buffet, pick up your skis from the locker room and walk right out on to the slopes. At the end of the day, slide right into relax mode in the building's outdoor hot tub." 
- Kate Pahula, Reservations Manager

Just steps from the Villa Montaine building, you’ll access the skiway to the Elkhorn Lift and will ski back in from Strawberry Park.

"This is the perfect home for a family ski vacation with loads of amenities and, best of all, being able to ski right from the back door onto a green run that leads right to the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift." 
- Dalon Stone, Business Development Specialist

Walk out the back door right onto the beginner Bear Paw cat track and down to Lower Stirrup run and the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift.

LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR PERFECT STAY AT ONE OF OUR MANY HOMES IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, BRECKENRIDGE, VAIL, AND BEAVER CREEK.

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