An Insider’s 2015
A spectator’s guide to making the most of the World Championships
Shauna Farnell
Head Med
Take it from your local traumatic-brain-injury specialist: a helmet, like a seat belt, can save your life. But only if you’re wearing it when you hit the slopes.
Olympics or Bust
They may not be racing in Sochi come February, but these three local US Ski Team athletes are all gunning for South Korea in 2018—mostly on their own dime.
Stem Cell Therapy Promises New Knees, But Will it Work for You?
A revolutionary treatment gives old knees new life, and it is available right here in the Vail Valley.
Zipped!
From airy zip lines to hiking trails to nature education, Vail Mountain has revamped summer offerings, creating a natural playground that delights and energizes kids of all ages.
A Forest Road Duplex Channels Escher for a Stunning Remodel
A 1980s home jumps light years ahead with an upscale, outsize, 21st-century makeover.
Powder Days, Ice Theaters, and Up-Hill Skiers
The valley’s conduit to the snow gods, the coolest movie theater in Vail, a snow-sports competition for the Ritalin generation, the village’s buff male mascot, and more.
ACL TLC
How not to blow out your knees, from a guy who fixes them.
Exploring the Outskirts: Adventures Just Outside Vail
Kiss the Vail Valley goodbye and explore the fringes. From bubbling hot springs to the roaring Colorado River, we chart out classic and close-to-home summer adventures.
Village Talk
News, views, and happenings from around the Vail Valley