Person of Interest

Meet Habitat for Humanity's Kristin Kenney Williams

The Vail Valley president on building community—one affordable home at a time

06/03/2024 By As told to Ted Katauskas

The Podium

Three Local Athletes Taking the Global Stage

Olympians past, present, and future

06/01/2024 By Amanda M. Faison

The Quad

Local Celebrities

Three folks we’d like to share a ride with on the Sun Down Express chair this winter

12/08/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

Village Talk

The Talk of the Town

These three “Ms” are top of mind this winter.

12/04/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

Person of Interest

Building Community with Federico Peña

The former state legislator, Denver mayor, White House cabinet official, and part-time Edwards resident on why we all need to notice (and appreciate) the valley’s invisible workforce.

12/01/2023 By As told to Ted Katauskas

Village Talk

The Vail Valley Becomes an (Ad)Venture Capital

Meet Vail’s newest demographic of movers and shakers: tech and finance CEOs with global influence, steering their businesses from the heart of ski country.

06/24/2021 By Devon O'Neil

Locals We Love

A Fond Farewell to Vail's Pioneering Physician

After nearly a half-century of serving Vail Village, Dr. Jack Eck hangs up his stethoscope and calls it a career.

07/29/2020 By Anastasia Hufham

Good Deeds

Vested Interest

The story behind a police dog's new ballistic vest: A gift from an Eagle resident that honors a first responder's sacrifice on 911.

06/10/2020 By Anastasia Hufham

Long Read

Pulling For A Cure

On February 21, Alison Reynolds will attempt ski across a frozen section of Norway that arcs just below the Arctic Circle. Her goal? To raise awareness of, and defeat, her daughter's rare genetic disease.

02/07/2020 By Kirsten Dobroth

Out + About

A Photographic Recap of Summer 2019

Party pictures from the summer season’s hottest social events

11/17/2019 Photography by Holiday Cole

Village Talk

Why Sherpas on Everest Are Dressed like Vail Ski Instructors

What guides on Kilimanjaro and Sherpas on Everest have in common with your ski instructor: a warm, resort-branded coat

11/12/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Village Talk

Kelly Liken's New Non-restaurant Job: Serving the Valley's Hungry

The valley’s most famous chef finds a higher calling: bringing fresh, healthy food to the community table.

11/12/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Longreads

The Last Fugitive: Vail's Connection to America's Most Wanted Eco-Terrorist

Twenty-one years after seven environmental extremists set Vail Mountain ablaze, only one is still at large. What happened to Josephine Sunshine Overaker?

11/12/2019 By Devon O'Neil Illustrations by Michael Byers

Pepi Gramshammer: Aug 6, 1932–Aug 17, 2019

Forever

A tribute to a ski racing icon who brought the world to Vail

09/18/2019 By Katie Coakley

Profiles

The Secret Life of José González

Meet the singer-songwriter who created a soundtrack to rival the majestic landscapes of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"—and who will pack the Vilar this weekend.

08/21/2019 By Katie Coakley

Person of Interest

The Dog Whisperer of Eagle County

For canine training guru Mark Ruark, obedience is the work of dogs. His job? Teaching humans how to be good bosses for their best friends.

06/07/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Zach Mahone

Health

A Local Biathlete's Championship-Worthy Fitness Regimen

The valley’s only home-grown biathlete sets his sights on Beijing, one step—and breath—at a time.

03/20/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Ryan Dearth

People

Meet the Vail Heli Guide Who Helped Pioneer the CBD Industry

After decades of guiding skiing and snowboarding legends in the wilds of Alaska, Vail-based heli guide Will Spilo is introducing CBD to pro athletes—and weekend warriors—as an alternative way to manage life's chronic aches and pains.

03/03/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth