Outdoors

SKIING

An Insider's Guide to Vail's Legendary Back Bowls

How to avoid the crowds, find powder and get the most of your day in Vail's Back Bowls.

02/01/2011 By Stephen Lloyd Wood

OUTDOORs

Vail Valley's Best Nordic Ski Tracks and Snowshoe Trails

Break your lift-served addiction with this guide to alternative winter fun.

11/01/2010 By Stephen Lloyd Wood

OVER THE TOP

The Valley's Most Stunning High Country Hikes

From meadows to mountains, fields to streams, we break down nine of the best Vail Valley hikes, including beginner jaunts for families with kids, ghost town explorations, and heart-pumping hills.

06/01/2010 By Joy Overbeck

OUTDOORS

Peak Experience

Hitch on to an exclusive, rugged and unforgettable backcountry pack trip between Vail and Aspen.

06/01/2010 By Stephen Lloyd Wood Photography by Steve Sunday

EDITOR'S NOTE

A Gifted Lifestyle

The outdoors is the heart of the Vail Valley experience.

06/01/2010 By Dan Berger