"It's put Beaver Creek on the international map, having this race," he said.

Drive to Beaver Creek, looking out on the way for moose and eagles along the roadside.

Rafters is one of two public restaurants on the mountain at Beaver Creek.

They were miles off, north of Beaver Creek, and raising angry dust at us.

By 1927, the highway was paved north to Beaver Creek.

He walked south along the bank of Beaver Creek, crossed the highway and went into his office building.

One note, in Beaver Creek all goods and services are pricey.

He then won the fifth race of the year, the downhill at Beaver Creek.

Vail already owns Beaver Creek, eight miles to the west.

Lift tickets at Beaver Creek are $59, $37 for children (these vary with the season).