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40 Facts about the Eisenhower Tunnel

December 4, 2023aboutwellBeaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Edwards, Keystone, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Trip Planning0

The Eisenhower Tunnel, located on Interstate 70 about an hour west of Denver, Colorado, represents an engineering marvel and a crucial component of interstate travel in Colorado. Carved through the solid granite of Loveland Pass, this tunnel spans 1.7 miles, making it the longest mountain tunnel in North America. It represents a vital link along...

It’s fall, y’all. That means sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and, specifically in Colorado, the best views of aspen trees changing of color throughout the mountains. If you have not seen it before, get ready to behold its golden glory. This is the perfect time of year to explore Colorado’s magnificent mountain peaks, and here...

2020 Summer Activities in Vail

May 24, 2020Edwards, Trip Planning, Vail, Vail Valley, Weatherbest summer activities, biking in vail, fishing in vail, hiking in vail, kid activities in vail, rafting in vail, Trip Planning, Vail0

When most people think of Vail or Colorado the first thing that pops into your head is cold, majestic mountains, and powder! All of those are true during some part of the year in Vail and the area does provide some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the country! One of the best seasons...

6 Tips for Cheap Travel to the Rockies for Spring Break

January 22, 2020Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, CO Blog, Copper, Denver International Airport, Edwards, Festivals, Private Shuttle Service, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Trip Planning, Vailcheap travel, Denver travel hacks, rockies, spring break, spring break ski trip0

If you have ever wanted to travel to the rocky mountains for spring break you may notice that there are a lot of costs that can add up and make your spring break quite pricey. Colorado has blown up as a spring break destination and will definitely give you a vacation that is one of...

The Guide to Vail and Beaver Creek Airport Transportation

April 28, 2019Beaver Creek, Denver International Airport, Edwards, Trip Planning, Vail0

Looking to come out to the mountains for an incredible ski/ snowboard vacation? How about for some of the best hiking and mountain biking in the United States? Denver airport is just 3 hours from Vail Valley. There are many options for transportation. We’re here to break it all down…the pros and cons of getting...

37th Annual Burton U·S·Open Snowboarding Championships returns to Vail

February 6, 2019Beaver Creek, Edwards, Events & Activities, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning, Vail, Vail Valley0

The 2019 Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships are returning once again to Vail Resort. This year some of the best of the best in Snowboarding talent will be competing in the Halfpipe and Slopestyle. There are plenty of activities to see on the hill and off the hill. Check out the schedule below! MONDAY, FEBRUARY...

How to Avoid the I-70 Traffic Heading to Colorado’s Mountain Towns

January 30, 2019Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper, Copper Mountain, Denver International Airport, Dillon, Edwards, Frisco, Holidays, Keystone, Private Shuttle Service, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Silverthorne, Trip Planning, Vail0

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...

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...

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...

6 Tips for Helping Combat Altitude Sickness

June 15, 2015aboutwellBeaver Creek, Breckenridge, CO Blog, Copper, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Edwards, Keystone, Silverthorne, Summit County, Trip Planning, Vail, Vail Valley0

When you come and visit above mile high, you might feel a little bit off at first. Altitude sickness is a real thing up here in the mountains. When doing all the great activities that the beautiful state of Colorado has to offer, be aware of potential altitude sickness symptoms, especially if you are exerting yourself....