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Welcome

Please, Be Careful Out There!

Advice for those who might tempt the fates outdoors, from the magazine's first-responder editor.

12/16/2019 By Ted Katauskas

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: November 29-December 1

Two tree lightings, a Kris Kringle Market, and a 10th Mountain parade—Revely Vail takes over this weekend's agenda.

11/26/2019 By Katie Coakley

Holidays

Minturn Celebrates 115 Years with 15 Days of Holiday Festivities

Tree lightings, outdoor concerts, caroling and more! Minturn rings in the season with 15 days of holiday cheer.

11/26/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Village Talk

Why Sherpas on Everest Are Dressed like Vail Ski Instructors

What guides on Kilimanjaro and Sherpas on Everest have in common with your ski instructor: a warm, resort-branded coat

11/12/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Village Talk

A Pearl Anniversary for the Park Hyatt at Beaver Creek

And—for $30,000—you can join the celebration.

11/12/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Village Talk

Where to Find a Five-Course Dinner Served in a Gondola

The Blue Plate takes guests upon a culinary journey aboard the restaurant's new tasting gondolas.

11/12/2019 By Ted Katauskas

Village Talk

Kelly Liken's New Non-restaurant Job: Serving the Valley's Hungry

The valley’s most famous chef finds a new mission: bringing fresh, healthy food to the community table.

11/12/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Village Talk

Ski Club Vail Hits a Home Run on Golden Peak

Debuting new terrain at the summit of Golden Peak and a clubhouse at the mountain’s base, Ski Club Vail stakes a claim at the epicenter of American ski racing.

11/12/2019 By Geoff Mintz

History

Ghost Stories: A Look Back at Gilman

Hundreds of ghost towns litter the state of Colorado. In Eagle County, the scattered ruins of Gilman tell the story of the valley's early days as a hub of industry.

10/30/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Pepi Gramshammer: Aug 6, 1932–Aug 17, 2019

Forever

Lindsey Vonn, Chris Anthony, and other local celebs remember Pepi Gramshammer, a Vail legend who will be feted in a celebration of life at the Ford Amphitheater on Friday, Sep 20.

09/18/2019 By Katie Coakley

Community Events

Treasure Hunt

At the Rummage Sale of Eagle County, you can find great deals while giving back to local nonprofits.

09/11/2019 By Katie Coakley

Locals We Love

Mr. Munich

Meet Helmut Fricker, the lederhosen-wearing, alpenhorn-blowing, yodeling, accordion-playing heart and soul of Vail's annual Oktoberfest festival.

09/04/2019 By Katie Coakley

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: August 9-11

Mud runs! Wine & Spirits! Jazz! Ballet! Oh My!

08/07/2019 By Katie Coakley

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: July 12-14

The Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show kicks off its Farm-to-Table Dinner Series—plus, a night at the opera with Bravo! Vail.

07/08/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: July 5-7

Jay Leno pays a visit to the Vilar—plus, the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, and Hazel Miller at the Riverwalk.

07/01/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Holiday

The Official Guide to 4th of July in the Vail Valley

From parades to slopeside barbecues, all the must-do Independence Day happenings in the Vail Valley.

06/26/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: June 28-30

Our top pick for the weekend? Eagle Flight Days and three straight nights of Bravo! Vail.

06/24/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: June 21-23

Bravo! Vail, the Vail Craft Beer Classic, a space-themed story time, Friday Afternoon Club, and more round out this weekend's list of must-do's.

06/19/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: June 14-16

The Minturn Market, Vail's Farmers' Market & Art Show, and a Tutu 2k—plus, a Vail Village luau and a Father's Day feast top this weekend's agenda.

06/11/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Editor's Note

From Here to Eternity

Words of caution from our first-responder editor: Don't underestimate a hike up Holy Cross.

06/07/2019 Edited by Ted Katauskas