Skiing

The Skadi Ski Festival is a Unique Opportunity for Female Skiers

From the latest gear just for women, to customized instruction, Skadi gets ladies of all abilities on the snow and having fun.

12/09/2016 By Kirsten Dobroth

Skiing + Snowboarding

Buses, Planes and Trains: New Travel Options Across Ski Country are Perfect for Powder Days

Avoid icy highway mayhem and relax with these great alternatives to getting to the slopes in time for first chair.

11/27/2016 By Tom Winter Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

People

Action Sports Meets Still Life at Bo Bridges' Bridge Street Gallery

"The World's Most Badass Photographer" traveled the world only to come back to Vail Village, where his gallery hosts an event for this week's Burton US Open.

11/22/2016 By Geoff Mintz Photography by Bo Bridges Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

Health

Five Fantastic Spa Specials to Indulge in This Off-season

Wonderful off-season deals abound at some of the Vail Valley’s most relaxing destinations

11/14/2016 By Kirsten Dobroth

Outdoors

Seven Hikes to Satisfy Your Labor Day Weekend Hiking Needs

Three different kinds of treks to check off before the summer (officially) comes to an end.

10/10/2016 By Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by Zach Mahone Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

Outdoors

Tips for Capturing the Fall's Foliage in Photos

Autumn gets picture-perfect in the Vail Valley with an explosion of color.

09/20/2016 Photography by Tom Winter Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

4th of July

Fireworks, Flowers, Festivals and Fun: How to Celebrate Vail’s 4th Of July in 2017

What to do, what to watch and where to be to get the most out of this year's 4th of July festivities.

06/28/2016 Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

Events

The GoPro Mountain Games Make a High-Flying and Hard-Charging Return to Vail Village

The GoPro Mountain Games makes its 17th annual stop in Vail, marking the largest celebration of adventure sports in the country, and the official start to summer in the valley.

06/06/2016 By Tom Winter Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

Out and About

Exploring the Outskirts: Adventures Just Outside Vail

Kiss the Vail Valley goodbye and explore the fringes. From bubbling hot springs to the roaring Colorado River, we chart out classic and close-to-home summer adventures.

06/01/2012 By Shauna Farnell Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

On the River

The Valley's Rafting Season is Floating Down a River Near You

One of the snowiest winters in memory promises a wild ride on local waterways from spring through summer.

06/01/2011 By David O. Williams Edited by Kirsten Dobroth