Beaver Creek, Colorado Fly-Fishing School / 1-Day School

Casting lessons at the Colorado fly fishing school are educational and awe inspiring.

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Type: 1-Day School
$279
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Beaver Creek, Colorado Fly-Fishing School


Phone icon866-531-6213 Email iconschools@orvis.com

You'll cover it all at the Beaver Creek, Colorado Fly Fishing School:

  • Fly casting techniques
  • Essential knots
  • How to choose your gear and tackle
  • Stream entomology (the science of insects)
  • Proper fly selection
  • How to read water and currents
  • How to play, land, and safely release fish

Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back theOriginal method of payment, or the reservation can be transferred to another available school. If the reservation is cancelled 30-60 days from the date of the school, the customer will have a choice between a refund of 50% or transferring the reservation to another available school. On cancellations 29 days or less there is no refund and no transfer. There will be no refund extended to students who do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school within the timeframes listed in this policy. Any reservation that has been transferred to a different date cannot be later cancelled without 100% payment penalty.

For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213

Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.

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$489
Item #2R5T Per Person
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100% Customer Satisfaction

has been our commitment since 1856. It’s who we are. If you aren’t happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we’ll make it right. That’s the Orvis Way.

Beaver Creek, Colorado Fly-Fishing School


Phone icon866-531-6213 Email iconschools@orvis.com

You'll cover it all at the Beaver Creek, Colorado Fly Fishing School:

  • Fly casting techniques
  • Essential knots
  • How to choose your gear and tackle
  • Stream entomology (the science of insects)
  • Proper fly selection
  • How to read water and currents
  • How to play, land, and safely release fish

Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back theOriginal method of payment, or the reservation can be transferred to another available school. If the reservation is cancelled 30-60 days from the date of the school, the customer will have a choice between a refund of 50% or transferring the reservation to another available school. On cancellations 29 days or less there is no refund and no transfer. There will be no refund extended to students who do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school within the timeframes listed in this policy. Any reservation that has been transferred to a different date cannot be later cancelled without 100% payment penalty.

For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213

Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.

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The Story

The Orvis Colorado Fly-Fishing School is held at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Beaver Creek in the heart of the Vail Valley. Situated in the heart of the Beaver Creek Ski Resort, the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa is located within walking distance of Beaver Creek Village. This secluded property is considered one of Colorado's best lodging options and is an ideal location to learn how to fly fish. The school covers everything from fly casting, choosing the right tackle, leaders and knots, to fly selection, and how to safely release fish. You'll cover it all at the Beaver Creek, Colorado Fly Fishing School.

Itinerary 1-Day Dates 2-Day Dates Lodging

Both 1 & 2 Day Schools offer small class sizes – a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

1-Day Fly-Fishing School Overview

  • Introduction to gear: line, rod and reel
  • Presentation of the Orvis Progressive Method to Fly Casting
  • Demonstrations on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting
  • Practice time and hands-on casting instruction by some of the best instructors in the industry
  • Seminars on fly selection, handling fish and landing fish
  • Knot tying discussion and practice
  • Catered lunch and time to chat with classmates
  • Special offers on Orvis gear

2-Day Fly-Fishing School Overview

  • 2-Day programs include recording and video analysis of each student's cast
  • Introduction to gear: line, rod and reel, additional equipment and accessories
  • Demonstrations on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting
  • Study and practice the double haul
  • Practice time and hands-on casting instruction by some of the best instructors in the industry
  • Dive deeper into seminars on fly selection, how to fish different types of flies, handling fish, landing fish and additional discussion of entomology
  • Knot tying discussion and practice
  • Introduction to wading safety, planning trips with guides and Orvis-Endorsed network
  • Practice session on the water with instructors (offered at most locations)
  • Catered lunch and time to chat with classmates
  • Special offers on Orvis gear

If you want to learn more, please reach out to the Schools Team and request the specific itinerary for your chosen Orvis School location.

1-Day School
June 2023 2 Friday
  5 Monday
  9 Friday
  16 Friday
  22 Thursday
  30 Friday
July 2023 8 Saturday
  17 Monday
  24 Monday
  28 Friday
August 2023 4 Friday
  12 Saturday
  14 Monday
  18 Friday
  21 Monday
  25 Friday
September 2023 2 Saturday
  15 Friday
2-Day School
May 2023 29-30 Monday/Tuesday
June 2023 3-4 Saturday/Sunday
  10-11 Saturday/Sunday
  17-18 Saturday/Sunday
  24-25 Saturday/Sunday
July 2023 10-11 Monday/Tuesday
  15-16 Saturday/Sunday
  22-23 Saturday/Sunday
  29-30 Saturday/Sunday
August 2023 5-6 Saturday/Sunday
  10-11 Thursday/Friday
  19-20 Saturday/Sunday
  26-27 Saturday/Sunday
  8/31-9/1 Thursday/Friday
September 2023 9-10 Saturday/Sunday
  16-17 Saturday/Sunday
  21-22 Thursday/Friday
  23-24 Saturday/Sunday

Majority of students stay at The Westin Riverfront, which offer up to 20% off lodging rate to Orvis students. Please mention you are a Fly-Fishing Outfitters Guest.

The Westin Riverfront
126 Riverfront Lane
Avon, CO 81620
To reserve your stay, please contact our on-site reservations team. Cannot be book via Marriott Corporate or the Marriott BonVoy app.
Monday – Friday / 9:00am-5:00pm
Phone 970-790-2000
reservations@westinriverfront.com

Enjoy up to 20% off lodging rates for room type of your choice and includes:

  • Traditional hotel room, studio king (including ADA suites), one, two, & three bedroom residences
  • Resort fee discounted from $35/night to $25/night plus tax
  • Valet parking discounted from $45/night/car to $35/night/car
  • Assistance in scheduling airport transportation via reservations team
  • Dog friendly room/suites available at $150 per stay
  • On-premise Spa Anjali offers mountain inspired treatments & full service salon
  • Heated 25-yard saltwater pool, three infinity hot tubs overlooking the Eagle River
  • Athletic Club Westin, featuring Techno Gym & Peloton, offers 50+ group classes weekly
  • Housekeeping services offered every other day
  • Three on-premise dining options: Stoke & Rye, The Riverfront Market & The Lookout Bar24-hour room service available
  • Washers & dryers are available in one, two, & three bedroom residence; common area washer & dryers available for all hotel rooms & suites stays, located on the 8th floor

The following hotels/motels are also available nearby:

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
136 East Thomas Place
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
Phone: 970-949-1234
www.hyatt.beavercreek.com

The Borders Lodge
1120 Village Road
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
Phone: 855-241-4013
https://www.vacasa.com/usa/The-Borders-Lodge-CO/

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