Skiing + Snowboarding

How to Blend in with the Locals

Want to mix with the native population? You'll have to follow a few rules.

11/29/2016 Illustrations by Hayley Dosha

Skiing + Snowboarding

Buses, Planes and Trains: New Travel Options Across Ski Country are Perfect for Powder Days

Avoid icy highway mayhem and relax with these great alternatives to getting to the slopes in time for first chair.

11/27/2016 By Tom Winter Edited by Kirsten Dobroth

Dine

A Visit with Vail's First Artisanal Cheesemaker

The Valley's first creamery was born in a basement.

11/22/2016 By John Lehndorff

Lodging

The Most Expensive Airbnb Rentals in the Valley

You thought that Airbnb was a good way to stretch your vacation dollars? Maybe not.

11/22/2016 By Ted Katauskas

Village Talk

A Local Outerwear Company Takes Aim at the Ski Racing Crowd

Vail-based company SYNC creates unique products for the race hill.

11/22/2016 By Devon O'Neil

Skiing + Snowboarding

Our Ski Museum's Must-See Artifact

The United States' first Winter Olympic Medal was awarded 50 years late thanks to a math mistake.

11/22/2016 By Devon O'Neil

Skiing + Snowboarding

The Valley's Homegrown Snowboard Brand Ditches Brick and Mortar for a Rolling Retail Experience

Weston Snowboards takes its Minturn showroom on the road with a tiny home mobile flagship store.

11/22/2016 By Tom Winter

Health

Eagle's New Assisted-Living Facility is a Game-Changer for the Valley's Seniors

Earlier this week marked the passing of Dr. Thomas Steinberg, the champion of Eagle’s groundbreaking assisted-living facility that gives silver-haired ski bums and their families a chance to grow old together in the valley they call home.

11/22/2016 By Reilly Capps Photography by Rebecca Stumpf

Dine

The Vail Valley's Best Coffee Roastery and Café

Color Coffee Roasters is not your average cuppa joe.

11/22/2016

Village Talk

Raft of Medals

After twelve seasons representing the U.S. at the world championships, a white-water legend Retires his paddle.

10/10/2016 With Shauna Farnell

Village Talk

Minturn Fitness Center is the Local's Spot for Champion-Worthy Training

Minturn’s magnificent new fitness center promises to reap gold for the valley’s Olympic hopefuls—and build sweat equity for weekend warriors.

10/05/2016 Edited by Ted Katauskas

Village Talk

Job Won

Why Vail’s marketing gurus are trusting a blogger from Brooklyn with the keys to our valley.

10/05/2016 With Shauna Farnell

Village Talk

An Unlikely Fencing Club Takes Root in the Valley

Whether your inspiration’s Vader, Arya, or Olympic gold medalist Mariel Zagunis, this club’s for you.

10/05/2016 Edited by Ted Katauskas

Deals

Fun and Free

Our weekly update of fun things for little or no money.

06/20/2016 Edited by Tom Winter

Village Talk

Skirmish on Battle Mountain

Land grabs, dead ski areas, affordable housing, hungry developers. What's next for Minturn?

06/14/2016 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Dominique Taylor

Village Talk

The Most Effective New Weapon in the Avalanche Wars Could be the Humble Drone

One local company looks to change the game for ski patrollers running avi control with flying bombs.

06/01/2016 By Reilly Capps

Village Talk

Summertime Thrills at a Revamped Adventure Ridge

Vail Resorts makes a big bet on the future with alpine coasters, canopy tours, and ecology education.

06/01/2016 By Kimberly Nicoletti

Village Talk

Village Voices

Part Billy Joel’s Piano Man, part Bill Murray’s Nick the Lounge Singer, the valley’s early-evening entertainers croon hard for their cocoa.

02/10/2016 By Reilly Capps

Village Talk

The Hardest Ice Climb in the United States is in Vail

Featuring ice, rock and overhangs, this East Vail testpiece attracts the best in the world.

02/01/2016 By Devon O'Neil

Late Night

The Only Cure for a Hangover That Actually Works

One Edwards doctor has exactly what you need to fix the ravages of last night's excess. For a price.

02/01/2016 By Reilly Capps