Beaver Creek is a year-round resort that offers downhill skiing during the winter and fishing, horseback riding and golfing in the summer. Conveniently located less than five minutes from the town of Avon, Beaver Creek Resort features 14 lifts and 146 trails, as well as one of the most challenging downhill ski race courses in the area. Visitors enjoy exploring the resort's three villages—Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch Village and Arrowhead Village. An array of restaurants, art galleries and lodging options are found in these villages. During the summer, golf enthusiasts flock to the 18-hole course located at the resort, or one of the 12 courses found in the area surrounding Beaver Creek. The Centennial Express Summer Chairlift offers rides to the mountain's summit, giving visitors a chance to see the scenic mountainside and climb to an elevation of over 10,000 ft (3048 m).