Village Talk

Ruff Love

Schooling the latest pack of avalanche rescue pups at Vail and Beaver Creek

11/28/2022 By Devon O'Neil

Village Talk

New Venue for XTERRA Triathlon

After 12 seasons at Utah’s Snowbasin, the national championship for off-road endurance racing relocates to Avon.

06/06/2022 By Devon O'Neil

Best of Kin

Best of Vail and Beaver Creek

Only 10 miles apart, Vail and Beaver Creek are worlds away, but equally awesome.

12/03/2021 By Whitney Skylar

Best of Kin

Meet the Resort Mascots

Mountain safety is their mission, but these pups bring canine celebrity to Vail and Beaver Creek.

12/03/2021 By Whitney Skylar

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Best Luxury Cabins at Vail and Beaver Creek

There's only one on-mountain overnight getaway at both Vail and Beaver Creek, but you'll want to splurge on these heavenly retreats.

12/03/2021

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Best Places to Ski Off-Piste at Vail and Beaver Creek

These backcountry chutes and plunges near Vail and Beaver Creek are not for the faint of heart or the unprepared.

12/03/2021 By Whitney Skylar

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Best Beginner Bowls at Vail and Beaver Creek

When you want powder and varied terrain, point your skis toward these pockets of Vail and Beaver Creek.

12/03/2021 By Whitney Skylar

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Best Groomed Trails at Vail and Beaver Creek

For the smoothest snow whatever the incline, seek out these corduroy classics at Vail and Beaver Creek.

12/03/2021 Photography by Whitney Skylar

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Best Long Run at Vail and Beaver Creek

When you want to ski downhill for seemingly ages without pausing to find a lift, try these classic trails at Vail and Beaver Creek.

12/03/2021 By Whitney Skylar

Village Talk

Local Vail Moguls Champs Are Hometown Besties, Too

The 2022 Winter Olympics hopefuls and friends got their starts at Ski & Snowboard Club Vail and have risen together. Plus: other local Beijing hopefuls.

12/03/2021 By Devon O'Neil

Village Talk

Inside SSCV's Clubhouse, the World's Best Ski Techs Work

At Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, ski techs pull long winter nights tuning the skis of local pros, in part with the Ferrari of tuning machines.

12/03/2021 By Devon O'Neil

Village Talk

A First-timer's Guide to Uphill Adventuring

Suit up with the right gear and knowledge to make your AT adventure on the slopes at Vail or Beaver Creek warm, dry, and safe.

12/03/2021 By Kyle Zinkula

Village Talk

McCoy Park's New Runs Are Perfect for Beginner Skiers

The learning-focused experience, a junior cousin to Vail's Back Bowls, is a purpose-built proving ground for novice skiers at Beaver Creek.

12/03/2021 Edited by Devon O'Neil

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking at Minturn Bike Park

Learn the ropes and catch some air at Minturn Bike Park, a growing mountain biking facility in the Vail Valley.

06/25/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking on Meadow Mountain

Explore the best singletrack at Meadown Mountain, one of the Vail Valley's outdoor recreation hot spots.

06/25/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

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Geared for Adventure: Mountain Biking in the Vail Valley

Our home offers up a smorgasbord of mountain biking with a variety of trails, rides for all skill levels, and a strong community of avid cyclists.

06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

This Season's Ultimate Mountain Biking Gear

Find the best mountain biking gear in the Vail Valley, plus our guide to the best local shops for sales, rental, and service.

06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking in Eagle

Over 100 miles of singletrack beckon mountain bikers to Eagle, a cycling-mad community a half hour west of Vail.

06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking at West Avon Preserve

Explore the singletrack on this municipal mountain biking network in the Vail Valley, which offers trails for all types.

06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking at Beaver Creek

These mountain bike trails for all skill levels offer the best of singletrack at Beaver Creek in the Vail Valley.

06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

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