Weekly Planner

Vail Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: February 25-26, 2017

Our picks for this weekend's to-do list.

02/24/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Mardi Gras

Three Big Easy-Inspired Cocktails to Sip This Weekend

If cocktails straight out of the Bourbon Street history books are just as important to your Mardi Gras party as crawfish and king cake, we've got you covered.

02/23/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Locals We Love

Backcountry Visions with the Founders of White Room Adventures

Kelli and Kreston Rohrig talk backcountry education, and the future of the culture surrounding avalanche safety in the Vail Valley.

02/20/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Weekly Planner

Vail Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: February 17-19, 2017

Charitable causes, uphill races, and concerts galore are all on this weekend's to-do list.

02/17/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Laugh Out Loud

A Q&A With Comedian Paula Poundstone

A funny phone conversation with the HBO star, author and cat hoarder before her Feb 16 performance at the Vilar.

02/12/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Shelter

A Peek Inside a Walden Pond-Inspired Mansion

The most expensive home in the valley takes its inspiration from Henry Thoreau’s ascetic cabin in the woods.

02/10/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Ric Stovall

Skiing + Snowboarding

Resorts and Retailers Look to the Ladies for Skiing's Next Big Spending Demographic

When it comes to planning - and spending - on ski vacations, women wear the Gore-Tex bibs in the family.

02/10/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Village Talk

Meet the Bagel Lady of Vail Village

Visiting from the East or West Village? Vail Village's very own bagel lady has got your boiled-then-baked fix.

02/10/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Local History

A Lasting Tribute to Vail's Founder

Will Vail founder Pete Seibert finally earn a permanent place on the podium of local history?

02/10/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Health

How One Endurance Athlete Stays Fit by Swimming through the Winter

The key to a world champion off-road triathlete’s success? A pre-dawn winter workout in an outdoor lap pool.

02/10/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Ryan Dearth

Skiing + Snowboarding

Backcountry Itineraries for Skiers That Prefer Man-Power to Motor

Three dream backcountry itineraries that will keep you smiling, lift or not—assuming you are equipped for, and capable of, an out-of-bounds challenge.

02/10/2017 By Tom Winter Edited by Kirsten Dobroth Illustrations by Matthew Billington

People

Women's Ski Pioneer Makes First Tracks on the Hill and in the Sports World

Extreme skier Kim Reichhelm returns to Vail this January for her on-mountain ski clinics. We chatted with her about shattering the ice-cold ceiling of a male-dominated sport, and coaching women to make their own first tracks.

02/10/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Ryan Dearth

Valentine's Day

One Fine Valentine

Where to find the sweetest deals for your sweetheart on February 14.

02/08/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Health

Getting the Upper Hand on the Winter Blues

From cozy reads to calming rubdowns, we've scoured the valley for ways to keep grounded throughout the winter.

02/05/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Super Bowl Sunday

Where to Find the Biggest Screens for the Big Game

Can't miss Sunday's game? These prime Super Bowl spots will have it streaming front and center.

02/03/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Coffee Culture

How to Pull the Perfect Espresso Shot

We asked the team at Color Coffee Roasters how to pull the perfect espresso shot. Their response? High quality beans, consistency, and a whole lot of science.

01/31/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Weekly Planner

Vail Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: January 27-29

Brewery beats and backcountry education all have a place on this weekend's itinerary.

01/24/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Outdoors

Get to Know Your Local Avalanche Forecaster

With our peaks once again covered in snow, we chatted with Vail and Summit County's avalanche forecaster about his daily routine, and for some insight into analyzing the Colorado snowpack.

01/18/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Dine

Leadville’s Backcountry Restaurant Invites Diners to Sup and Sleep

An evening of wining and dining at Tennessee Pass Cookhouse wouldn't be complete without a stay at the backcountry restaurant's sleeping yurts.

01/10/2017 By Jeff Dick Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

Arts + Culture

Kick off the New Year with a Classic Vail Itinerary

Check out some of the Vail Valley's most classic happenings for the New Year.

01/05/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth