Village Talk

Best Biking on Meadow and Vail Mountains

Six recommended rides for a range of abilities.

07/07/2026 By Cindy Hirschfeld and Kelly Bastone

Person of Interest

Anne-Marie McDermott Reflects on Her Final Season

A conversation with the outgoing Bravo! Vail Music Festival’s artistic director.

06/30/2026 By Cindy Hirschfeld

All in the Family

A Triathlete Trifecta

The Middaughs of Eagle-Vail have run, swum, and biked to the top of the national triathlon scene, creating a family athletic dynasty.

06/04/2026 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Span of Control

New Vail Health Program Has Longevity in Mind

Healthspan is now open for enrollment.

06/04/2026 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Feature

Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy Mints Olympians

Go inside VSSA—the nation’s first public snowsports academy—in Minturn.

01/26/2026 By Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by Ryan Dearth

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

Shelter

Euro-Chic Modular Construction Transforms a Hillside Near Camp Hale

Prefabricated in a European workshop, shipped across the ocean, and erected by a team of three Austrian master carpenters

06/06/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by Kimberly Gavin

Person of Interest

Spiritual Lift

Beaver Creek master mechanic Carl Eaton, son of Vail co-founder Earl Eaton, maintains his father’s legacy by keeping the resort’s chairs spinning.

11/28/2022 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking at Minturn Bike Park

Use this feature finder to find the training for you, whatever your preference.

06/25/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking on Meadow Mountain

Use this singletrack seeker to find the ride for you, whatever your preference.

06/25/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Feature

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

Plus, where to buy, rent, learn, and more in the Vail Valley

06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking in Eagle

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06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking at West Avon Preserve

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06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking at Beaver Creek

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06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking in West Vail

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06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Geared for Adventure

Mountain Biking on Vail Mountain

Use this singletrack seeker to find the ride for you, whatever your preference.

06/24/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Quarantine Routines

How do the editors of three mountain town magazines maintain sanity while sheltering at home in Aspen, Park City and Vail? Planting a window garden, escaping to nature, and splurging on bourbon.

05/19/2020 By Jane Gendron, Cindy Hirschfeld, and Ted Katauskas

Dine

Bridge Street's Culinary Ode to the Alps

Almresi, a newcomer to Vail Village's storied dining scene, dishes up traditional Bavarian-inspired fare in one of Vail's most storied spots.

02/10/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Outdoors

Before You Hit the Trails, Play it Safe

Hiking in the mountains requires a few extra considerations. Before setting out, especially on the valley’s most challenging trails, take these factors into account.

10/10/2016 By Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by Zach Mahone