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Fun & Free: Week Of July 25

This week, free concerts from Cranford Hollow and Johnny Campbell & The Bluegrass Drifters come with guided sunset hikes and lessons on edible mushrooms.

07/25/2016

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Fun & Free: Week of July 11

Don’t spend a dime! The best fun and free things to indulge in this week

07/11/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

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Fun & Free: Week of July 4

Our pick of the best fun and free things to do this week

07/05/2016 By Tom Winter

HISTORY

50 Years of Vail in Words and Pictures

Charting Vail’s evolution from sheep pasture to center of the skiing universe.

07/01/2016 By David O. Williams

4th of July

Fireworks, Flowers, Festivals and Fun: How to Celebrate Vail’s 4th Of July in 2017

What to do, what to watch and where to be to get the most out of this year's 4th of July festivities.

06/28/2016 Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

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Fun & Free: Week of June 27

Our weekly pick of the best fun things for free.

06/27/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

Deals

Fun and Free

Our weekly update of fun things for little or no money.

06/20/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

Village Talk

Skirmish on Battle Mountain

Land grabs, dead ski areas, affordable housing, hungry developers. What's next for Minturn?

06/14/2016 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Dominique Taylor

Deals

Fun & Free

Our weekly update of fun things for little or no money.

06/06/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

Village Talk

Walking the High Wire: A Courtship With High Places

Local Krista Van Parys likes thin ropes, high places, air under her toes, and the view from up above.

06/01/2016 By Ted Katauskas

Welcome

The Aspen Versus Vail Debate Continues

There's no place like Vail. Even if you are from Aspen.

06/01/2016 Edited by Cindy Hirschfeld

Village Talk

The Most Effective New Weapon in the Avalanche Wars Could be the Humble Drone

One local company looks to change the game for ski patrollers running avi control with flying bombs.

06/01/2016 By Reilly Capps

Village Talk

Summertime Thrills at a Revamped Adventure Ridge

Vail Resorts makes a big bet on the future with alpine coasters, canopy tours, and ecology education.

06/01/2016 By Kimberly Nicoletti

Deals

Ski For Free

But next year and only for kids.

05/27/2016 By Tom Winter

EDITOR'S NOTE

Editor Don Berger Says Farewell

It's been quite a ride.

04/15/2016 By Dan Berger

Back bowl

Spirit of the Mountains

The life of Robert “Snuffy” O’Neil, member of the US Army 10th Mountain Division.

03/26/2016 By Devon O'Neil

Village Talk

Village Voices

Part Billy Joel’s Piano Man, part Bill Murray’s Nick the Lounge Singer, the valley’s early-evening entertainers croon hard for their cocoa.

02/10/2016 By Reilly Capps

BEHIND THE SCENES

The Best Jobs in Vail

Ever dream of working in a ski town? 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