29 March 2016

Vail Mountain Extends 2015-2016 Winter Season

Extraordinary snow conditions allow for extra skiing and snowboarding. With nearly two feet of snow in the last week, 25 feet so far this season and powder in the forecast, Vail Mountain will extend its scheduled closing date for the 2015/2016 winter season one week to April 17. The annual Spring Back to Vail event ...
24 March 2016

Spring Back to Vail 2016

Pond skimming, wild costumes, mountain luau, free live music, apres ski parties… It must be Spring Back to Vail time again! If you’re  looking to close out your 2015 /16 winter season with a bang, our closing weekend Spring Back to Vail festivities have got you covered. With help from our sponsors, we have a stellar line up ...
23 March 2016

On-Mountain Easter Services

Join us for our Easter tradition this year in Vail! Our sunrise service at the top of Vail Mountain is the perfect venue to celebrate the holiday! Not much of an early riser? We have two other day-time services available this Easter Sunday. Our annual interdenominational sunrise service on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 6 a.m. ...
18 March 2016

Six notable chefs, one night: Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner on April 1

On April 1st, six of Colorado’s most distinguished chefs will present their unique culinary creations at the James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner in Vail. A mixologist and winemakers will round out the gastronomic experience with pre-dinner cocktails and wine pairings. The event will take place at Larkspur Events & Dining on Friday, April ...
17 March 2016

PINK VAIL: FIVE YEARS UNITED IN HOPE

By Traci J. Macnamara Pink Vail will celebrate its five-year anniversary on April 2, making 2016 a memorable year for those who have been involved in this wildly successful event since its beginnings. Pink Vail began as a fundraiser to support breast cancer patients at Shaw Regional Cancer Center in Edwards, it now benefits patients ...
15 March 2016

Snow, By Any Other Name

By Janet Lawrence Snow is snow, right? Not quite. Much like each snowflake is unique, our snow collectively takes on many different forms. It can change from day to day, morning to afternoon, top of the hill to base area. Learn the snow lingo, what you can expect from each kind and how to ski it ...
03 March 2016

Guide to Spring Skiing

Sun-filled days, endless blue skies and temperatures that make you feel spoiled—spring skiing in Vail is an experience all its own. The snow is soft, the vibe is laid-back and the après scene takes on a new energy. If winter skiing is all you’ve known, get ready to enjoy the mountain in a whole new way ...
01 March 2016

Burton U.S. Open 2016 Fan Photos

We’re back again this year capturing the 2016 Burton US Open from your view! With the best riders in the world here in Vail as well as a contingent of professional photographers and fans, Instagram and Twitter are crackling with beautiful content. Just use the hashtag #BurtonUSOpen when you post your photo to Instagram or ...