Heading out to Vail, Colorado this season? Then do not miss out on the 34th Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships over the weekend of February 29th – March 5th, 2016.  This annual event first took place in 1982, with some of the best riders who compete for a coveted US Open title. Slopestyle and halfpipe...Read More

Nothing says love more than spending a romantic weekend retreat with your loved one in the mountains. Glistening snowflakes, hot chocolate, and delicious food serve as just an appetizer for a weekend of love. 1) Hit the Slopes What better way to spend a day with your loved one than skiing some of the most...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

If you’ve just arrived via our Vail airport shuttle, you are near one of the largest ski mountains in North America and, truly, “like nothing on Earth”, then be sure to try out our locals-approved list of the best deals in Vailfor tasty eats and good drinks for Vail Apres Ski after carving up the mountain...Read More

Image Provided Courtesy of Jack Affleck and Vail Resorts 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...Read More

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...Read More

You’ve planned the dream ski vacation to Vail. Flights, lodging, lift tickets? Check, check, check. To give the skis or snowboard a little downtime, we give you the insider’s scoop of what to do in Vail between time spent on the mountain. Before grabbing “first chair” at one of the biggest ski resorts in North America,...Read More

In less than one week, friends and families will gather around the dinner table for a feast of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pie. People from all over flock to their favorite mountain town to hit the slopes before filling up on their Thanksgiving feast. Joining in on the holiday fun in the...Read More