24 December 2017

Northwoods Express (#11) Debut on December 26 10th New Chairlift in Last 11 Years at Vail

Photo: Broby Leeds, Winter 2016-17 VAIL, Colo. – Dec. 24, 2017 – On Tuesday, December 26, Vail Mountain will debut Northwoods Express (#11) as a six passenger lift. Northwoods Express is the most recent lift upgrade on Vail Mountain and marks the 10th new chairlift in the last 11 years at the resort. By Tuesday, Vail Mountain ...
24 December 2017

Northwoods Express (#11) Debut on December 26 10th New Chairlift in Last 11 Years at Vail

Photo: Broby Leeds, Winter 2016-17 VAIL, Colo. – Dec. 24, 2017 – On Tuesday, December 26, Vail Mountain will debut Northwoods Express (#11) as a six passenger lift. Northwoods Express is the most recent lift upgrade on Vail Mountain and marks the 10th new chairlift in the last 11 years at the resort. By Tuesday, Vail Mountain ...
20 December 2017

Vail Junior Ski Patrol

Vail Mountain has launched it’s first ever Junior Ski Patrol program, open to Eagle County students from grades 8-10. Both my mother and father served on the Vail Mountain Ski Patrol – in fact, my mom still does. When I was growing up here in the Vail Valley, I looked up to all of Patrol ...
19 December 2017

The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort, Celebrates 10 Years

The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort, will celebrate the property’s 10th anniversary on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. The public celebration in Lionshead Village will include an ice skating show, live music and an ice carving exhibition. Following the outdoor event, a 10th anniversary celebration dinner will take place inside the hotel. “The Arrabelle was a catalyst ...
15 December 2017

Latest Terrain Update: Dec. 15th

On Saturday, Vail will begin operating Gopher Hill Lift (#12), accessing beginner terrain in the Golden Peak area and ski access to Gondola One. Beginning Saturday, skiers and snowboarders will have access to the following lifts and 309 acres of skiable terrain in these areas on Vail Mountain: · Gondola One · Eagle Bahn Gondola ...
15 December 2017

Latest Terrain Update: Dec. 15th

On Saturday, Vail will begin operating Gopher Hill Lift (#12), accessing beginner terrain in the Golden Peak area and ski access to Gondola One. Beginning Saturday, skiers and snowboarders will have access to the following lifts and 309 acres of skiable terrain in these areas on Vail Mountain: · Gondola One · Eagle Bahn Gondola ...
15 December 2017

Conditions Update 12.14.17

On the night of December 13th, until the morning of December 14th, snow fell in Vail. Here is what the conditions looked like on the mountain that morning. Skiers enjoying the recently opened Chair 3. Looking out towards the Gore Range from Mid-Vail. Chair 4, which was also opened recently, offers access to classic Vail ...
15 December 2017

Conditions Update 12.14.17

On the night of December 13th, until the morning of December 14th, snow fell in Vail. Here is what the conditions looked like on the mountain that morning. Skiers enjoying the recently opened Chair 3. Looking out towards the Gore Range from Mid-Vail. Chair 4, which was also opened recently, offers access to classic Vail ...
14 December 2017

A Guide to Vail Holidays

Spending the holidays in Vail is like living your white Christmas dreams. Learn all about the Holiday happenings and events in Vail here! The holidays here truly are magical. Whether you’re in Vail with a group of friends, extended family or as a couple, it’s the perfect place for you to celebrate the season and ...
12 December 2017

Latest Terrain Update: Dec. 12th

Resort to begin operating Wildwood Express (#3) and Mountain Top Express (#4) on Wednesday Avanti Express (#2) to Open Thursday Recent snowmaking conditions are allowing Vail Mountain to open terrain accessible via Wildwood Express (#3) and Mountain Top Express (#4) on Wednesday. Buffalos and Wildwood will both open Wednesday for dining. On Thursday, Vail will ...
12 December 2017

Latest Terrain Update: Dec. 12th

Resort to begin operating Wildwood Express (#3) and Mountain Top Express (#4) on Wednesday Avanti Express (#2) to Open Thursday Recent snowmaking conditions are allowing Vail Mountain to open terrain accessible via Wildwood Express (#3) and Mountain Top Express (#4) on Wednesday. Buffalos and Wildwood will both open Wednesday for dining. On Thursday, Vail will ...
12 December 2017

Vail Resorts offers two days of free skiing and riding for Eagle County’s elementary school children

By: Janet Lawrence The Best Field Trip, Best Christmas Present Ever Vail Resorts does a lot of good things but there is one thing that has been going on so long I think we often forget about it. Here in Eagle County, my employer subsidizes greatly, two days of skiing/ riding and lessons for each ...
12 December 2017

Chef Q&A with the Tavern on the Square’s Paul Wade

  Q1: Where are you from? What brought you to Vail? I’m from Northern California mostly, Sonoma in particular although I am an army brat and lived overseas much of my early years growing up. I came to Vail initially in 1995 from Maui.  I was recruited to take the helm as Executive Chef at The Park ...
11 December 2017

Latest Terrain Update: Dec. 11th

Recent snowmaking conditions are allowing Vail Mountain to open Gondola One for access out of Vail Village. Skiers and snowboarders riding Gondola One will have access from Vail Village to current open terrain via Upper Lion’s Way to Columbine. Beginning on Monday, skiers and snowboarders will have access to the following lifts and 102 acres ...
11 December 2017

Latest Terrain Update: Dec 11th

Recent snowmaking conditions are allowing Vail Mountain to open Gondola One for access out of Vail Village. Skiers and snowboarders riding Gondola One will have access from Vail Village to current open terrain via Upper Lion’s Way to Columbine. Beginning on Monday, skiers and snowboarders will have access to the following lifts and 102 acres ...
11 December 2017

What’s New in Vail for the 2017-2018 Ski Season?

This ski season marks Vail Mountain’s 55th Anniversary and with another iconic ski season upon us, we’re excited to announce what’s new in Vail for the 2017-2018 ski season. Join us in celebrating the new additions to Vail including: a new chairlift increasing skier capacity to the back bowls, a new spot to enjoy après beverage ...
09 December 2017

Latest Terrain Update: Dec. 9th

Vail Mountain to Offer Top-to-Bottom Skiing and Snowboarding VAIL, Colo. – Dec. 8, 2017 – On Saturday, Dec. 9, Vail Mountain will begin offering top-to-bottom skiing from the top of Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) to Lionshead Village and Vail Village. The resort will open several key connector trails that allow guests to ski or snowboard ...
09 December 2017

Latest Terrain Update: Dec 9

Vail Mountain to Offer Top-to-Bottom Skiing and Snowboarding VAIL, Colo. – Dec. 8, 2017 – On Saturday, Dec. 9, Vail Mountain will begin offering top-to-bottom skiing from the top of Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) to Lionshead Village and Vail Village. The resort will open several key connector trails that allow guests to ski or snowboard ...
07 December 2017

Chef Q&A with Bistro 14’s Anne Armstrong

An interview with Anne Armstrong, pastry chef at Bistro 14. Part of an ongoing series to get to know the talent behind our delicious food options on mountain and in town. Q: Where are you from? What brought you to Vail? I grew up in Wisconsin.  I found my way to Vail after Culinary School in ...