The 180-room Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch provides a unique setting for a mountain retreat. The resort was inspired by the grand lodges of the west and captures the essence of the surrounding national forest. The year-round resort offers unlimited activities with skiing six months out of the year, preferred tee times at two 18-hole championship courses at the Red Sky Golf Club and unlimited summer adventures such as fly fishing, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, nature tours and culture events. With 19 treatment rooms the 21,000-square-foot Bachelor Gulch Spa is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after a day in the mountains. Skiing at your doorstep an away-from-the-crowds location a world-class spa and fine dining are just some of the reasons the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch is such a popular destination. With the rough-hewn look of a European mountain retreat the Ritz-Carlton has spectacular views from just about everywhere. The 206 rooms continue the theme with leather armchairs and pillowtop beds topped with crisp white linens. Flat-panel TVs with satellite channels are among the contemporary comforts along with docks for iPods and Wi-Fi access. Stone fireplaces and step-out balconies are available in many rooms. Pets are welcome and they get a special treat during the nightly turndown service. In winter there's at-your-door skiing while in summer there's a heated outdoor pool and access to a world-class golf course. For kids there's an indoor game room and an outdoor recreation area with plenty of activities. With a long list of soothing treatments the 21000-square-foot spa has a fitness center with workout equipment and personal trainers and separate saunas for men and women. In addition to expertly prepared cuisine at Wolfgang Puck's renowned Spago there are several other dining options along with room service. Parking is available. The Ritz-Carlton is tucked away in the intimate community of Bachelor Gulch close to Beaver Creek and Arrowhead. It's a quick drive from I-70 so getting around the area is a snap. Dobson Ice Arena popular with families is 12 miles east. Eagle County Regional Airport is 27 miles west Aspen-Pitkin County Airport is 90 miles southwest and Denver International Airport is 133 miles east.