Lost and Found

24 Hours in the Final Search for Michelle Vanek

On September 24, 2005, a young mother from Denver disappeared near the summit of Mount of the Holy Cross. On October 10, 2024, a Vail Mountain Rescue Group search dog helped finally bring her home. This is how it happened.

09/24/2025 By Ted Katauskas Photography by Ted Katauskas

Person of Interest

Meet the First American Woman to Conquer All 8,000-Meter Peeks

Longtime Vail resident Tracee Metcalfe has never shied away from doing hard stuff.

07/15/2025 By as told to Devon O’Neil

Fringe Worthy

Three Authentic Mountain Towns Beyond Vail and Beaver Creek

Glenwood Springs, Red Cliff, and Leadville beckon.

06/23/2025 By Shauna Farnell and Kirsten Dobroth

Explore

A Visitor's Guide to Minturn

If you're into trail running, hiking, backpacking, fishing, paddling, cycling, strolling, shopping, drinking, eating, and sleeping, this mountain town has it all.

06/13/2025 By Amanda M. Faison Photography by Zach Mahone

Carving a Niche

Why You Won't Find Bode Miller’s Peak Skis in Any Retail Store

12/04/2024 By Ted Katauskas

Village Talk

Women’s World Cup Racing Comes to Beaver Creek's Birds of Prey

Women will finally get their turn to break records on one of the most challenging downhill and super G tracks on the World Cup circuit.

11/21/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Outdoors

Vail Valley's Best Lakes

Where to swim, paddle, and relax in the high country.

06/24/2024 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Zach Mahone

Village Talk

Notch Mountain Trail Provides Heavenly Vistas

Add this hike to your Vail summer adventure list.

06/05/2024

Village Talk

Is Vail Mountain a Volcano?

A local's answer to a geologic question.

06/05/2024 By Amanda M. Faison

Feature

Ford Park Master Plan

Why the park's caretakers are embracing the practical, instead of big ideas, to preserve Vail's signature green space

06/05/2024 By Sarah Chase Shaw Illustrations by Gilles & Cecilie

Ride Local

Meet an e-Bike Maker Based in Eagle County

06/03/2024 By Manasseh Franklin

E-Bike Curious?

Where to Rent an E-Bike in Vail Valley

06/03/2024 By Manasseh Franklin

Feature

E-Bike Curious?

Here's everything you need to know about electric-powered biking in Vail and beyond.

06/03/2024 By Manasseh Franklin

Feature

Memory-Making Road Rides

Plus, e-biking bliss in the Vail Valley and beyond

06/03/2024 By Manasseh Franklin

Village Talk

Glamping and Adventure in the Vail Valley

This Vail backcountry retreat offers the amenities of a luxury hotel

06/01/2024 By Amanda M. Faison

Village Talk

Should I Try The Minturn Mile?

A local's answer to a new skier's question.

12/08/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

The Explainer

Decoding Vail Resorts’ New Uniforms

When the new Helly Hansen uniforms debut this season, there will be a lot of changes—some visibly noticeable and others less so.

12/04/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

The Explainer

What to Expect at the 2024 Ski World Cup

The first weekend in December, Beaver Creek becomes the epicenter of international ski racing.

12/04/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

The Explainer

Which Base Is Best at Vail and Beaver Creek?

12/04/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

The Explainer

Where to Ski in Beaver Creek

Your guide to the resort's greatest hits.

12/04/2023 By Amanda M. Faison