Village Talk

What to Know Before You Hit the Slopes

An insider's guide to skiing at Vail and Beaver Creek amid the pandemic.

01/05/2021 By Ted Katauskas Illustrations by Hayley Doshay

Village Talk

Rent Your Own Personal Mobile Ski Lodge

Stay safe and socially distant—but bring your own hot cocoa.

12/16/2020 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Village Talk

If Your Downhill Plans Have Been Dashed, Head Uphill Instead

No lift ticket? No problem. Plenty of options still exist for getting on the mountain.

12/16/2020 By Bevin Wallace

Village Talk

Joel Gratz Can Help You Get a Spot on the Mountain

While ski resorts implement quotas, the CEO of OpenSnow.com helps people book a White Room reservation at Vail or Beaver Creek.

12/16/2020 By Ted Katauskas

Vail's Back Bowls

Everything You Need to Know About the Back Bowls

A comprehensive look at the best ways to ski or ride Vail Mountain's beloved Back Bowls, a unique alpine sports playground.

12/15/2020 By Bevin Wallace

Vail's Back Bowls

Back Bowls Aren't Just for Experts

Despite their reputation, some runs are perfect for adventuresome intermediates.

12/15/2020

Feature

Vail's Back Bowls Will Take You Above the Worries of the World

Make this epic snowscape your pandemic powder day destination.

12/15/2020 By Bevin Wallace

Feature

Five Must-Ski Trails at Beaver Creek

Don't miss these top trails for advanced to expert skiers at Beaver Creek in the Vail Valley.

12/15/2020 By Devon O’Neil

Feature

Celebrating Beaver Creek’s 40th Season

From Wild West cattle ranch to the Tiffany’s of ski resorts, the Beav never strayed too far from its roots.

12/15/2020 By Devon O’Neil

Style Counsel

The Best New Gear for Guys

Own the slopes with this season's most formidable performance gear.

12/15/2020 Photography by Courtesy Photos

Style Counsel

Turn Heads on the Trails with These Hot Pieces

From a Lichtenstein-inspired bomber jacket to luxurious, fleece-lined, waterproof leather mitts, our season picks from Vail Village boutiques are for the mountain diva who dominates the downhill with functional style.

12/15/2020 Photography by Courtesy Photos

Photo Essay

Skiing into an Apocalypse

A 100-mile backcountry ski tour is supposed to be life altering. What happens when the whole world changes while you’re away from it? Follow photographer Tim...

04/28/2020 Photography by Tim Romano Edited by Ted Katauskas

Outdoors

A Powder-Hound's Guide to Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains

When the snowstakes at Vail and Beaver Creek both scream "Powder Day!" you'll need a game plan to get the goods. Follow our guide to 15+ stashes at the valley's signature resorts, as tested by local semi-pro athletes.

02/07/2020 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Scott Bellow

Festivals

A New End-of-season Music Festival Makes A Splash On Golden Peak

Powabunga adds a new soundtrack, and rallying cry, to Vail Mountain's World Pond Skimming Championships

02/07/2020 By Kirsten Dobroth

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: December 6-8

Come party with Vail-Beaver Creek Magazine at the opening of Miller Sports in Solaris. Plus—the world’s fastest skiers take on the Birds of Prey in Beaver Creek, Warren Miller’s 70th ski movie comes to the Vilar, Vail Yeti Hockey hits the ice, and more.

12/03/2019 By Katie Coakley

Village Talk

Ski Cooper Gets a Back Bowls Makeover

The valley’s only indie resort unveils a Vail-inspired backside with 71 acres of new double-black diamond terrain—at mom-and-pop prices.

11/12/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Village Talk

Ski Club Vail Hits a Home Run on Golden Peak

Debuting new terrain at the summit of Golden Peak and a clubhouse at the mountain’s base, Ski Club Vail stakes a claim at the epicenter of American ski racing.

11/12/2019 By Geoff Mintz