Village Talk

Notch Mountain Trail Provides Heavenly Vistas

Add this hike to your Vail summer adventure list.

06/05/2024

Style Counsel

Summer Gear for Vail Trails

Hers, His, and Fido's gear to seize summer by the scruff

06/27/2023

Car-Free, Carefree

Beaver Creek

From the BC Hiking Center to spa treatments.

06/06/2023 By Devon O'Neil

Car-Free, Carefree

Edwards, Wolcott, and Vail Valley

Hiking, dining, glamping, and more.

06/06/2023 By Devon O'Neil

Car-Free, Carefree

Avon

Walking Mountains nature walks and more!

06/06/2023 By Devon O'Neil

Car-Free, Carefree

Vail

Mountain rambles, nature walks, and bar crawls.

06/06/2023 By Devon O'Neil

Village Talk

8 Great Reduced-Impact Waterfall Hikes

Take a walk on the not-quite-so-wild side this summer to preserve the valley’s most-hiked trails.

06/24/2021 By Ted Katauskas

Hiking

Overcrowding on Colorado's Most-Popular Fourteener

What’s to be done about the perennial mob of peak-baggers overwhelming Quandary Mountain, and the state's other iconic summits?

07/14/2020 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Ryan Dearth

Happy Hour

Hotel Talisa Introduces a Fido Friendly Happy Hour

Hotel Talisa breaks out the biscuits for a creekside Yappy Hour that's pup-approved.

06/18/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Outdoors

12 Heavenly Hikes in the Holy Cross Wilderness

From mutli-day out and backs to picturesque alpine loops—everything you need to know about a dozen of Eagle County's best backcountry hikes.

06/07/2019 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Zach Mahone

Outdoors

How Not to Become a Statistic on Holy Cross

Mysteries, tragedies and near-misses, plus 6 backcountry safety tips for summiting the county's lone 14er.

06/07/2019 By Devon O'Neil

Outdoors

How to Summit Eagle County's Lone 14er

Everything you need to know about hiking Mount of the Holy Cross.

06/07/2019 By Devon O'Neil

Outdoors

This Summer's Must-Do: Hiking the Holy Cross Wilderness

There’s a lot more to explore in the Holy Cross Wilderness than its namesake pinnacle: 164 miles of gloriously lonely trails, and two-dozen thirteeners where you’ll find tranquility—and may not even see another soul.

06/07/2019 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Zach Mahone

Hiking

Trail of the Week: Meadow Mountain

A laid-back classic that meanders through wide-open meadows with plenty of gorgeous backdrops.

06/06/2018 By Kathryn Norris

Hiking

Trail of the Week: Lost Lake Trail

On a quest for mountain views, foliage, and lakeside serenity? Skip Piney, and hike to its lesser-known neighbor.

09/05/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Hiking

Trail of the Week: The Davos Trail

A West Vail favorite, regardless of season.

08/16/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Hiking

Trail of the Week: Mount of the Holy Cross

Everything you need to know to tackle (and conquer!) the valley's token 14er.

08/09/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

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

Outdoors

Purpose Driven

Trails for those who like a mission when they go hiking.

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

Outdoors

The Vail Valley's On Mountain Escapes

Vail and Beaver Creek aren’t just for skiing — it’s time to break out the hiking boots and hit the best resort trails.

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