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 Romano's epic journey from Aspen to Vail at the onset of the pandemic.

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

Skiing + Snowboarding

Grand Hyatt Vail Unveils the Valley's Newest Slopeside Ski Concierge

Formerly Hotel Talisa, Grand Hyatt Vail takes advantage of its slopeside locale with a brand new ski concierge club.

11/04/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

WINTER SPORTS

A Guide to Vail Mountain's Legendary Back Bowls

From Sun Down to Siberia, the quintessential insider's guide to skiing or riding all seven of Vail Mountain's Back Bowls in a single day, possibly the best you'll ever have on snow.

03/15/2019 By Bevin Wallace

Ski Luxe

A Peek at the Valley's Most Indulgent Mountain Amenities

From ski lockers on Bridge Street to the white glove treatment, and everything in between.

03/15/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Village Talk

Spotted: Bode Miller on Vail's Swingsville

A ski racing legend blazes a new trail on handmade Italian skis.

02/11/2019 By Ted Katauskas

Outdoors

Two Uphill Itineraries to Add to Your Winter Bucket List

Cripple Creek Backcountry hosts a full moon skin on Vail Mountain—plus, an on-mountain interval workout led by a historic Everest climber.

02/11/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Giving Back

Ski for a Good Cause This Thanksgiving

Rack up vertical feet at Vail and Beaver Creek this Thanksgiving—and donations for the Vail Valley Salvation Army.

11/15/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: November 16-18

Our top pick for this weekend's agenda? Opening day at Beaver Creek!

11/13/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Outdoors

How to Hack, Navigate, and Most Importantly Ski Vail Mountain

With more than 5,200 acres and nearly 200 trails, tackling a mountain as big as Vail can be a tall order, unless you know a guy, or in this case a gal, who has the inside scoop.

11/12/2018 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Zach Mahone

Travel

How to Use Your Epic Pass to Visit Europe's Vail Valley

Our editor's unforgettable sojourn to Beaver Creek's sister resort, and an almost encounter with Mikaela at the Bavarian mothership of Vail Village’s Sonnenalp Hotel.

11/12/2018 By Ted Katauskas