News & Profiles

Skiing

It Just Snowed. What Does That Mean for the Season Ahead?

The white stuff has arrived, at least for a day or two. We caught up with weather expert Joel Gratz to talk about the upcoming winter.

08/26/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

Deals

Fun & Free: Week of August 23

Legendary Colorado troubadour Sean Kelly brings a reincarnated version of the Samples to Avon, a concussion discussion, a missing mountain biker, and a literary walkabout.

08/23/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

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Fun & Free: Week of August 15

Crazy kayakers paddling Niagara Falls, an artsy exhibition on mushrooms and a guided hike into a proposed wilderness area highlight this week's fun & free picks.

08/15/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

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Fun & Free: Week of August 8

This week's highlights include the chance to meet a World War II veteran, an educational look at the Betty Ford Gardens, and two musical acts that you won't want to miss.

08/08/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

Rugby

Vail's Team: The Oldest and Most Successful Sporting Organization in the Vail Valley Hosts the Oldest Sporting Event in Vail This Weekend

The Vail Rugby Club is the community's most venerable sporting organization. Is it the most civilized? We'll let you decide.

08/05/2016 Edited by Tom Winter Photography by Bob Barrett

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Fun & Free: Week of August 1

Award-winning mystery writers, dancing in the park, an amazing art show and one of the most unusual musical performances in the world highlight our choices of the best fun & free events in the Vail Valley.

08/01/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

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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

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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