Happy 40th Beaver Creek!

Celebrating four decades at America’s family resort, in words and pictures Epic bowls, a guide to the region's hot housing market, where to eat, and how to stay safe while having fun

In this issue:

Best of Vail

Feature

Celebrating Beaver Creek’s 40th Season

From Wild West cattle ranch to the Tiffany’s of ski resorts, the Beav never strayed too far from its roots.

12/15/2020 By Devon O’Neil

Eat & Drink

Great Meals on the Go in the Vail Valley

Sample the Vail Valley's delicious options for takeout meals, dining on the go, catered meals, in-home chefs, and more.

12/22/2020 By Kelly Bastone

Eat & Drink

How to Dine Out During Covid

Restaurateurs reinvent the dining room for pandemic times.

12/22/2020 By Kelly Bastone Photography by Dominique Taylor

Health & Wellness

Village Talk

A Local Hyperbaric Chamber Is Setting Records and Changing Lives

A local rehab center introduces a specially designed high-altitude chamber to treat a range of serious conditions in the Vail Valley.

12/16/2020 By Ted Katauskas

Home & Real Estate

Live Here Now

Singletree/Homestead Real Estate

These communities outside Edwards, Colorado, combine views and activities with a decidedly local feel.

01/05/2021

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Gypsum Real Estate

Opportunity abounds at the far western end of the Vail Valley, where the real estate market has blossomed.

12/15/2020

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Eagle/Eagle Ranch Real Estate

Small-town charms, upscale eats, and an extensive mountain biking network attract home buyers to Eagle, Colorado.

12/15/2020

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Cordillera/Wolcott/Red Sky Real Estate

Abundant championship golf and luxury homes draw buyers to the communities of Cordillera and Red Sky Ranch, outside Wolcott, Colorado.

12/15/2020

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Lake Creek Real Estate

Expansive properties, striking architecture, and an authentic rural feel distinguish Lake Creek among neighboring communities in the Vail Valley.

12/15/2020

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Edwards/Arrowhead Real Estate

This thriving community boasts great dining, local shopping, and schools just downvalley from the resorts at Vail and Beaver Creek.

12/15/2020

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Beaver Creek/Bachelor Gulch Real Estate

The resort community and its neighbor Bachelor Gulch offer top-class amenities and a family-friendly vibe tucked into the Colorado mountains.

12/15/2020

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Eagle Vail Real Estate

This family-first enclave near Colorado's Vail Valley resorts provides mountain pastimes in all seasons.

12/15/2020

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Avon Real Estate

At the base of Beaver Creek resort along the Eagle River, Avon provides a practical and attractive haven for locals in the Vail Valley.

12/15/2020

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Wildridge/Mountain Star Real Estate

These Vail Valley communities attract locals and families with their seclusion, stillness, and jaw-dropping views.

12/15/2020

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Vail Village Real Estate

At the heart of one of Colorado's most celebrated ski destinations, Vail Village exudes refinement, luxury, and Old World hospitality.

12/15/2020

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Lionshead Real Estate

Centrally located at the base of Colorado's ski mecca, Lionshead boasts the convenience, comfort, and variety of a quintessential alpine village.

12/15/2020

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East and West Vail Real Estate

These communities along the outskirts of bustling Vail Village combine proximity to the ski town's action and enough separation to relax.

12/15/2020

Real Estate

Live Here Now: Vail Valley Real Estate Guide 2021

From East Vail to Gypsum, the essential guide to Vail Valley real estate

12/15/2020

News & Profiles

Arts + Culture

The Vilar Finds a Way to Keep the Lights On

By hosting shows in an empty, or near-empty, theater, the Vilar sets the stage for a post-pandemic entertainment revival.

12/15/2020 By Ted Katauskas Photography by photos courtesy the Vilar

Person of Interest

Mike Duffy's Mission Is to Save Lives

The snowmobile safety instructor teaches thousands of riders each year how to avoid avalanches.

12/15/2020 By as told to Devon O’Neil Photography by Scott Bellow

Outdoors

Vail's Back Bowls

Locals Dish on the Best of the Back Bowls

It’s hard to pick a favorite, but …

01/04/2021 Illustrations by Matty Newton

Village Talk

Four Ways to Have a Blast without a Ski Pass

Enjoy winter in the Vail Valley without skis or a snowboard: let sleighs, dogsleds, and snowmobiles introduce you to a winter wonderland.

12/21/2020 By Bevin Wallace

Village Talk

Rent Your Own Personal Mobile Ski Lodge

Stay safe and socially distant—but bring your own hot cocoa.

12/16/2020 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Village Talk

If Your Downhill Plans Have Been Dashed, Head Uphill Instead

No lift ticket? No problem. Plenty of options still exist for getting on the mountain.

12/16/2020 By Bevin Wallace

Village Talk

Joel Gratz Can Help You Get a Spot on the Mountain

While ski resorts implement quotas, the CEO of OpenSnow.com helps people book a White Room reservation at Vail or Beaver Creek.

12/16/2020 By Ted Katauskas

Feature

Vail's Back Bowls Take You Above the Worries of the World

Vail’s Back Bowls

12/15/2020

Vail's Back Bowls

Everything You Need to Know About the Back Bowls

A comprehensive look at the best ways to ski or ride Vail Mountain's beloved Back Bowls, a unique alpine sports playground.

12/15/2020 By Bevin Wallace

Vail's Back Bowls

Where to Refuel When Hunger Strikes

These on-mountain dining options help skiers and snowboarders get the most out of their time in the Back Bowls.

12/15/2020

Feature

Vail's Back Bowls Will Take You Above the Worries of the World

Make this epic snowscape your pandemic powder day destination.

12/15/2020 By Bevin Wallace

Feature

Five Must-Ski Trails at Beaver Creek

Don't miss these top trails for advanced to expert skiers at Beaver Creek in the Vail Valley.

12/15/2020 By Devon O’Neil

Style & Shopping

Style Counsel

The Best New Gear for Guys

Own the slopes with this season's most formidable performance gear.

12/15/2020 Photography by Courtesy Photos

Style Counsel

Turn Heads on the Trails with These Hot Pieces

From a Lichtenstein-inspired bomber jacket to luxurious, fleece-lined, waterproof leather mitts, our season picks from Vail Village boutiques are for the mountain diva who dominates the downhill with functional style.

12/15/2020 Photography by Courtesy Photos