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How to Prepare For Spring Break

January 31, 2016Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Denver International Airport, Events & Activities, Holidays, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning, Vail

Heading up to the mountains for a spring skiing vacation? Good choice! Spring skiing consists of some epic fun in the sun; below you’ll find some great local knowledge to make it the perfect getaway. Where to stay: First and foremost, finding the best lodging to fit your groups needs are very important. Planning ahead...

CarniVAIL

January 28, 2016Events & Activities, Festivals, Food, Holidays, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning, Vail

Mardi Gras, literally translated to mean “Fat Tuesday”, represents eating fattier foods the night before Lenten season. In the United States, the cultural festival includes wearing masks, costumes, dancing, parades, music, and beads. But here at 8,150 feet, New Orleans meets Vail in a Mardi Gras fusion of snow, skis, and snowboards. Throw on the...

President’s Day Weekend in the Rockies: How to Avoid Traffic

January 22, 2016Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Events & Activities, Holidays, Road Conditions, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning, Vail

The weekend has finally arrived… a chance to get away and escape reality for a few days in the mountains. You have been anticipating this event for some time now, studying the trail guides, making sure all of your ski gear is in order. Friday afternoon finally arrives, school and work are no longer a...

Snow Sculpture Championships

January 19, 2016Breckenridge, Events & Activities, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning

Snow carving is an art that dates back to the mid-1960’s. Every January, professional snow sculptors travel from around the world to participate in the annual International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge. The competition is comprised of 16 hand-chosen teams, 4 artists per team. These teams will work day and night from January 26th through...

Vail Holidaze

December 15, 2015CO Blog, Events & Activities, Festivals, Food, Holidays, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning, Vail

The beautiful town of Vail, Colorado comes to life during the holidays. It’s impossible to not get in the spirit with the pine garland, red bows and string lights that decorate the town and bring about holiday cheer. They don’t just stick to decoration, either. Vail Holidaze adds to the Yuletide cheer with many activities...

How to get from DIA to Vail

December 10, 2015Denver International Airport, Road Conditions, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning, Vail

When planning your winter wonderland vacation for this 2015-2016 ski season, there seems to be a never ending list of things to plan and items to bring. Between deciding which snowboard you want to bring with you and finding the hotel that puts you closest to the slopes, there is often one crucial bit of...

The Lighting of Breckenridge

November 29, 2015Breckenridge, CO Blog, Events & Activities, Holidays, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning

The town of Breckenridge is known for its world class skiing, gold medal fishing and endless hiking trails. When planning your winter vacation for this upcoming 2015/2016 season, you will not want to miss out on some of the awesome events held by the town of Breckenridge. On December the 4th there will be two...

Best Time to Book a Flight

November 18, 2015Breckenridge, Denver International Airport, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning, Vail

When planning your ski vacation, it’s important to remember that when it comes to price, the earlier you book the better. There are all sorts of theories that booking your trip on a specific day of the week and times during the day will offer the cheapest airfare. The reported best time to book in...

Fast Facts about Car Rentals

November 13, 2015Denver International Airport, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning

One of the first thoughts that comes to mind when planning a vacation is “how do I get there?” From booking a flight, buying a train ticket, renting a car or taking a shuttle ride there are many options. Driving around in a rental car can be an enjoyable and convenient experience, but here are the...

3 Reasons to Make Winter Shuttle Reservations Now!

October 24, 2015Breckenridge, Denver International Airport, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Ski Area Info, Trip Planning, Vail

Hopefully by now you’ve heard about the wonderful snow that made its debut all over Summit County and in Vail and Beaver Creek. It’s a clear sign that ski and snowboard season is quickly approaching! The closer we get to opening day, the more the prices will begin to increase for flights, lodging, lift tickets...

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