This is the very model of inspired living. More than just a premier ski-in/ski-out resort, the former Ritz-Carlton (now Timber's) at Bachelor Gulch offers four seasons of fine dining, upscale shopping, championship golf, mountain biking, as well as a luxurious spa.
Imagine it: before you arrive the Club Concierge has stocked the pantry and fridge with your family’s favorite foods and beverages. Your dinner reservations have been made, and your massage has been scheduled. The marble floors of your bathroom have been pre-warmed by housekeeping.
Unique architecture features massive rough-hewn logs and native moss rock stone. Enjoy the extraordinary facilities within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel that shares the property, including the new Spago Bachelor Gulch restaurant and a remarkable spa.
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Bachelor Gulch is located within the Vail Valley and all it has to offer. It is just 30 minutes from the Vail/Eagle Airport, 2 hours from Aspen, and 2 hours from Denver.
Arriving at your fully furnished and lavishly appointed Ritz-Carlton residence is a homecoming in the most pleasurable sense of the word. Here is a short list of what will be provided during your stay:
*** PLUS UP TO FREE SIX SKI LIFT TICKETS DAILY: OVER $1500.00 IN SAVINGS PER DAY! ***
***** Please note that all renters that are not owners pay a daily $35 Club Fee directly to the property at the conclusion of their stay. Since this is paid directly to the property, the fee is not covered in your rental fee/booking. *****
* - A Dedicated Concierge *
Our Concierge Staff will arrange everything for your arrival and will remain at your service throughout your visit. At your request, you will find your favorite foods and beverages stocked and chilled for your arrival. Your Concierge will also assist with travel preparations, offer information on childcare providers and coordinate other activities.
In addition to the following amenities, your concierge will gladly provide for any requests you may have.
- Ski Valet
Your Ski Valet will prepare your skis, boots and accessories on a daily basis and provide lift tickets to all Vail ski areas. We can arrange to have your skis tuned, waxed and ready for you by the next day of skiing for an additional fee.
Beaver Creek Sports also provides on-site technical expertise to answer any questions you may have.
- Bachelor Gulch Club Lounge
Aprés-ski, aprés-hike, or with your morning coffee, our lounge is a luxurious place to relax. Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast and beverage service, catch up on the news or the stock market and sports.
- Fire Pit Lighting
Daily on the Mountainside Terrace. Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate, hot apple cider, cookies and a breath-taking mountainside view at the ever-popular fire pit.
- Live Music & Après Ski
Daily at the Mountainside Terrace, Daniel’s Après Ski Bar and the Great Room. Guests are invited to unwind with friends and family after a day of mountain activities with food, drinks and live music.
-Restaurants and In-Residence Dining
Enjoy the culinary delights of The Ritz-Carlton and a variety of dining options in nearby Vail and Beaver Creek. Your concierge can also arrange for a private Chef to prepare an intimate meal or impromptu dinner party in your Residence.
* - The Bachelor Gulch Spa *
A 21,000 square-foot spa and fitness center
Rated Five–Star, Colorado’s highest rated spa experience
Separate ladies and gentlemes relaxation lounges
19 treatment rooms
Private sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge, lockers and showers
Co-ed rock grotto relaxation room with lazy river hot tub
Complimentary Oxygen Lounge from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with a spa treatment
Fitness Center
Extensive wellness program offers Wellness Concierge to build personalized spa, fitness and nutrition packages tailored to guest’s individual goals and needs
Certified nutritionists available to provide fitness and nutrition assessments
Certified personal trainers available to assist during workouts or provide customized one-on-one training sessions
Cardiovascular room with views of Beaver Creek Mountain
Aerobics room with views of Vail Valley
Pilates and Yoga studios
Youth and Teen Spa daily from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Year-round heated outdoor swimming pool
Three outdoor hot tubs
- Zach’s Cabin
Nestled high on the mountain, this unique, private on-mountain dining experience is available during your stay at The Ritz-Carlton
- The Ritz Kids Program
The Ritz Kids Program features an array of fun activities, so children can have as many adventures as their parents. Designed especially for 5- to 12-year-olds, the Ritz Kids program is available year-round. Our counselors' creativity and enthusiasm ensures weeklong fun. Activities include arts and crafts, nature hikes, scavenger hunts, and more.
Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
Spend an adventure-packed day exploring the vast and varied terrain on Beaver Creek or Vail Mountain. Private and group ski or snowboard lessons are available for ages three and up. Both Vail and Beaver Creek provide mountain tours daily for confident skiers. The tours are a fantastic way to learn the individuality of each mountain.
Nordic Skiing
Take a day to explore our beautiful cross-country skiing areas. Cross-country skiing is a great way to take advantage of the Rockies while sneaking in a workout. Venture to one of the parks or speak with your Concierge about arranging a private tour. The private tour will enable you to go to unpopulated areas and take in the tranquility of your mountain retreat. Equipment and lunch are included.
Snowmobiling
Climb aboard for a fun filled adventure on your own snowmobile while exploring the National Historic Site of Camp Hale or the beauty of the Gore Range. Snowmobiles are available both guided and unguided for single or double riders.
Snowshoeing
Indulge in a winter snowshoe hike throughout the beautiful back country terrain in Colorado. Snowshoe at McCoy Park in Beaver Creek or ask your Concierge to arrange a private tour with lunch and equipment included.
Ice Skating
In the heart of Beaver Creek Village, you can skate year-round at a 150-foot-long, 65-foot-wide rink. Skate rentals are available. A special Zamboni prepares the ice every three hours. Year-round ice skating is also possible at the Dobson Arena in Vail. Nottingham Lake, located in Avon, is a natural option when weather and conditions permit.
Sleigh Rides
Nothing embodies the Rocky Mountain Winter more than a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Aspens and across the rolling meadows. Both Vail and Beaver Creek resorts offer dinner and sleigh rides involving warm hearths, cozy rides and memories to last a lifetime.
Dog Sled Rides
Enjoy a scenic seven miles behind Alaskan malamutes, Siberian Polar huskies or Eskimo huskies. With only the sled runners between your boots and the powdery snow, you can spend two hours enjoying the rhythm of 32 feet padding along the trail.
Adventure Ridge
Spend a fun-filled afternoon atop Vail Mountain. Ride the gondola, slide down the tubing hill, race around the snowmobile track (ages 6 - 12 years), ice skate, snow shoe, show your skills at orienteering, play laser tag, jump high on the rebound trampoline, ride a ski bike or simply have a drink or some food and take in the spectacular views.
Fly Fishing
Based in Beaver Creek Sports in the Lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Club, Bachelor Gulch, Gore Creek fly-fishermen will gladly prepare you for this adventure, providing everything from private lessons and an introduction to fly-fishing, and private fishing excursions. Please contact your Concierge for assistance with guided trips.
Golf
Red Sky Golf Club’s two new championship golf courses sprawl just 15 minutes from Bachelor Gulch. Located in the prestigious Red Sky Ranch development, this private golf club welcomes you. Transportation to Red Sky Ranch is not included, but can be arranged through the concierge.
Opened in 2002, the Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course measures 7,113 yards (Par 72) and merges open sage-covered hills, dense aspen forest and a highland lake with spectacular vistas of Vail’s Back Bowls.
Opened in the summer of 2003, the flow and play of the 7,500-yard (Par 72) Greg Norman-designed championship golf course is dictated by craggy rock outcroppings, twisted knots of scrub oak, rugged gulches and wildflower meadows.
Hiking
Guided tours offer nature hikes for all ages and ability levels from June 30 through September 7. Choose to climb a 14,000-foot peak or take a gentle stroll on Beaver Creek Mountain. Equipment and transportation are included.
Horseback Riding
Stables throughout the area offer trail riding for one to six hours. Sunset dinners, wagon rides and picnics are also available.
Kayaking & Jeep Tours
The tranquility of kayaking w an exhilarating jeep excursion into rugged mountain beauty.
Scenic Chair Lift Rides
Lifts up Beaver Creek Mountain will take you to breathtaking views.
Tennis
Four clay courts are available to renters.
Access to nearby villages:
Beaver Creek Village, full of shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants, all linked by heated walkways and escalators. All ski-in by connecting trails.
***** Please note that all renters that are not owners have to pay a daily $35 Club Fee directly to the property at the conclusion of their stay. Since this is paid directly to the property, the fee is NOT covered in your rental fee/booking. *****