Village Talk

Capitol Idea

Zeroing in on a holy grail for Vail: a dedicated home for arts and culture

06/06/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Village Talk

Hale to the Chief

Last fall, President Biden created a new national monument in Vail’s backyard; here’s how to visit, and what to see and do.

06/06/2023 By Devon O'Neil

Person of Interest

Walk of Life

Vail mayor and Walking Mountains Science Center Kim Langmaid follows in her family's footsteps, and uses nature as a guide, in leading a mountain community.

06/06/2023 By As told to Ted Katauskas

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

Winter Fashion

Fire & Ice

The season's hottest skiwear fashion, subdued with cool jewels.

12/02/2022 Styled by Britta Briscoe

Feature

Glenwood Glory

A once-in-a-lifetime historic restoration attempts to recapture the lost grandeur of the Hotel Colorado, the living room and bedroom of Glenwood Springs.

06/13/2022 By Sarah Chase Shaw

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

Eat + Drink

Vail Village’s Groundbreaking Wine Bar Makes a Bold Move to Bridge Street

Root & Flower cultivates a bigger space in Vail Village’s culinary DNA.

11/12/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth Photography by Charles Townsend Bessent

Locals We Love

Mr. Munich

Meet Helmut Fricker, the lederhosen-wearing, alpenhorn-blowing, yodeling, accordion-playing heart and soul of Vail's annual Oktoberfest festival.

09/04/2019 By Katie Coakley

Outdoors

Everything You Need to Know about Ski Biking and Snow Tubing on Vail Mountain

Two new on-mountain adventures to add to your winter must-try list.

02/11/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Health

A Pop-Up SoulCycle is Coming to Vail Village

For two weeks, and two weeks only.

12/12/2018 By Kirsten Dobroth

Weddings

Bridal Couture Comes to Bridge Street

La Vallée Bridal sets up shop in Vail Village.

07/25/2018 By Kirsten Dobroth

Locals We Love

The Valley's Longest Lived Dentist Conquers Kilimanjaro

After countless seasons of triple-digit ski days, 88-year-old Dr. Fred Distelhorst conquers a new mountain, and perhaps a record in the process.

07/26/2017 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Welcome

We’re Number Four!?

A welcome from our editor.

11/29/2016 By Ted Katauskas

Skiiing + Snowboarding

Vail Resorts' Investment Brings New High-Speed Lift, Lodging Renovations, and More

The most noticeable improvement for the 2016-17 ski season in the Vail Valley? A shiny new high-speed chairlift.

10/25/2016 By Tom Winter

Skiing + Snowboarding

Ski Season Opening Date Roundup

We know you want to slide down snow-covered mountains. Here’s when you can do that.

10/11/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

Events, Deals and Happenings

The Agenda: Week of September 12

Where to go, what to do and the events you won't want to miss this week in the Vail Valley.

09/13/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

Outdoors

The Valley's Greatest Lakes

Where to swim, paddle and relax in the high country.

06/13/2016 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Zach Mahone