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History of Skijoring and Where You Can Go in Colorado to Try it
We are all familiar with the classic winter sports of downhill and cross-country skiing, but some people take a different approach while on skis. Skijoring, defined, is where a person is pulled by an animal or motor vehicle while on cross-country style skis. Typically, the best options for this are large dogs and horses. Today we will…
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Expect on a Shared Shuttle from DIA to the Mountains
Whether it’s your very first time to the mountains, or even if you are just coming back home to a more familiar elevation, then that turn from Denver on I-70 that opens up to the Rocky Mountains is always a majestic sight. The view of the massive Rockies from Denver is truly something to behold. It happens to be much easier to behold this incredible sight when…
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How to Avoid the I-70 Traffic Heading to Colorado’s Mountain Towns
Why is I-70 so busy? There is one main highway to get travelers from Denver to the beautiful Rocky Mountain towns, and there are many travelers trying to get there. It’s a two-lane highway at high elevation with unpredictable and harsh weather conditions. I-70 passes through the continental divide at the Eisenhower Tunnel. At this…
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Ideas to Help Plan Your Colorado Mountain Wedding – from Transportation to Venues
Dreaming of that picturesque mountain wedding for your big day? Colorado’s beautiful Rocky Mountains make the perfect backdrop for when you and your loved one say “I do”. Your ideal day could consist of a venue with bay windows overlooking the Continental Divide or simply the top of a ski lift at the resort where…
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How to Plan a Colorado Winter Vacation for Non Skiers in 2018
Frost has begun to make its dawn appearance on these chilly August mornings and in the blink of an eye the mountain peaks will be sprinkled with snowfall. Winter is just around the corner in the Colorado Rockies and as the anticipation grows, so do our plans for the upcoming season. Summit County and the…
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Why You Should Take the Road Less Traveled: 5 Great Things About Colorado’s Highway 285
When you make you way west through Colorado on I-70, half the time it’s a straight shot to Summit County, Vail Valley, and further. But if you plan on traveling over weekends or holidays, you should definitely reconsider your route. I-70 gets jam packed with cars, and there are a few alternate routes that end…
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What’s the Deal with Transfers & Tipping?
When taking a shared shuttle, guests are grouped with other passengers that are looking to travel at that same time. Whether you’re heading to the mountains in Colorado or back down to the Denver Airport, you won’t be the only group on the shuttle. If your family stayed in Vail, another group hung out in…
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How Far Is Beaver Creek from Denver Airport? & Travel Guide
Best Ways to Get from Denver Airport to Beaver Creek Beaver Creek is a popular destination for a Colorado mountain getaway—but getting there from Denver International Airport (DEN) can be a challenge. The key factor? Distance. So how far is Beaver Creek from Denver Airport? The answer: approximately 132 miles, with a typical drive time…
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Kayak Named Denver the #6 Most Popular Destination
If you’re still juggling around destinations for your vacation this year, consider heading to the beautiful state of Colorado. Kayak recently named Denver the #6 Most Popular Destination, AND one of the most wallet-friendly. There’s an endless amount of adventure scattered around this cultural mile-high city. Paired with fun events and fantastic food, Denver is…
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The Benefits of Eagle Airport vs. Denver Airport
Since the Eagle Airport is less than an hour away from the Vail Valley area, it’s no wonder the airport is quickly gaining popular when visiting the nearby mountain towns. The Eagle Airport has five gates and four airlines now providing nonstop daily flights in and out of the Colorado Rockies. With a travel time of…
