Wild Blue Yonder

From adrenaline drops to groomed bliss, the ultimate guide to Blue Sky Basin From adrenaline drops to groomed bliss, the ultimate guide to Blue Sky Basin

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Vibe

The Banksy of Vail Village

An interview with the eclectic muralist who painted some of Vail’s most prominent and iconic public art.

02/01/2016 By Reilly Capps

Best of Vail

Feature

One Perfect Day In Blue Sky Basin

With wide-open bowls, powder-choked glades, and a no-frills day lodge modeled after a 10th Mountain Division hut, Blue Sky Basin lets skiers and boarders experience the thrills of the backcountry without taking the risks.

02/01/2016 By Devon O'Neil

Eat & Drink

Dine

Born From the Influence of Celebrity Chef Kelly Liken, a Vail Wine Bar Thrives

A more refined niche in Vail Village’s spirited après scene attracts a crowd.

02/01/2016 By Ted Katauskas

Health & Wellness

To Your Health

Ski R

A peek inside the slopeside emergency rooms of Vail and Beaver Creek

02/01/2016 By Reilly Capps

Home & Real Estate

Home Story

An Edwards Mansion Imparts Visions of a Castle in the Sky

A look inside a 16,000 square-foot Italianate villa in Edwards, complete with 220 acres of stunning backcountry laced with private trails.

02/01/2016 By Reilly Capps Photography by Todd Winslow Pierce

News & Profiles

BEHIND THE SCENES

The Best Jobs in Vail

What are the best jobs in the valley? We got the scoop from eight locals who might have you thinking of a career change.

02/01/2016 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Dominique Taylor

Village Talk

The Hardest Ice Climb in the United States is in Vail

Featuring ice, rock and overhangs, this East Vail testpiece attracts the best in the world.

02/01/2016 By Devon O'Neil

Late Night

The Only Cure for a Hangover That Actually Works

One Edwards doctor has exactly what you need to fix the ravages of last night's excess. For a price.

02/01/2016 By Reilly Capps

Skiing + Snowboarding

World Cup Races are Great—but What About the Olympics?

With rumors once again swirling about a potential Olympics in Denver, could—and should—the downhill of the 2030 Olympic Winter Games be raced in the Vail Valley?

02/01/2016 By Devon O'Neil

Person of Interest

Pinnacle of Success

Meet Chris Anthony, founder of a nonprofit that teaches kids life lessons from Warren Miller films.

02/01/2016 By Ted Katauskas

Outdoors

A welcome from our editor!

The Fall Guy

A welcome from our editor!

02/01/2016 By Ted Katauskas

Party Pics

Out & About

Ninth Annual Vail Winterfest Ice Theater

at Sweet Basil, Vail Village, 1/12/16

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Out & About

Art of the valley Grand Opening Reception

at Chapel Square, Avon, 12/29/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Out & About

Vail Valley Medical Center Family Dinner Dance

at Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, Lionshead, 12/28/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Out & About

Tree Lighting and Lantern Walk

at Vail Village, 12/20/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Out & About

Grey Salt Grand Opening

at Solaris, Vail Village, 12/18/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Out & About

Vail Chophouse Open House

at the Vail Chophouse, Lionshead, 12/18/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Slideshow

ProStart Benefit

at La Tour, Vail Village, 12/15/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Out & About

Ski & Snowboard Club Vail’s Ice Breaker

at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa, 12/12/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Out & About

Vail Welcome Center Reception for the unveiling of Paul Vexler’s Red Eddy

at the Welcome Center, Vail Village, 12/8/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Out & About

The Lion Open House

at the Gateway Building, Vail Village, 11/19/15

02/01/2016 Photography by Holiday Cole

Style & Shopping

Style Counsel

Powder Play

When the Blue Sky Basin snow-stake cam promises a bounty of powder, investing in a few essentials—goggles to cut the glare or amplify flat light, warm hands,...

02/01/2016