25 August 2015

Vail’s Best Kept Holiday Secret

It’s hard not to get into the holiday spirit in Vail – the twinkling lights, blankets of snow, and European style pedestrian village can bring out the rosy cheeks in even the most hard-nosed Scrooge among us. But you don’t have to be here during Christmas week to soak up the holiday spirit. FESTIVITIES Highlights: Crews ...
20 August 2015

Mowing the runs at Vail Mountain

No, it’s not a joke. We really do mow the runs at Vail Mountain. As mid-summer sets in, we rev up the engines on two mowers; a standard John Deere tractor mower and a Prinoth winch cat with a mower attachment on the front. They go everywhere from the Front Side to Blue Sky Basin, with the ...
17 August 2015

Vail’s Top 10 Iconic Trails

Looking to explore Vail Mountain this winter? Here’s our list trails – some historic, some just crowd favorites – that top long time Vail skier and rider must-do lists season after season. 10. ▉ Dealer’s Choice – a great introductory run to Vail, this run begins with an easy cruise down Lost Boy in Game Creek Bowl. ...