Skiing and Snowboarding - Last year, Vail and Beaver Creek hosted a whopping 2.5 million skier visits, which is not a surprise considering Vail was voted the #1 ski resort in North America for the 14th time in 20 years. Check out our staff blog below to get the inside scoop on the best powder stashes, the smoothest groomers, or the best terrain park conditions. In addition to world class skiing and snowboarding, the Rocky Mountains also provide an extraordinary backdrop for a number of outdoor adventures, click on the links below for inside information on where to go and what to do!

Summer Activities

Winter Activities

Local Events
The Vail Valley is home to a number of high country events ranging from concerts and ballets, to culinary festivals and mountain bike races. Below is an active blog and a calendar for upcoming events. Check this regularly for suggestions on what to hit and what to skip, or call our concierge to get suggestions from a “local”.

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VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK EVENTS (click below):

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Vail Snow Daze

December 8-14, 2008

Come celebrate the start of the winter season at Vail with the biggest early season party in North America, featuring a week-long calendar packed with daytime and nighttime events and activities! Daily DJ’s spinning at the base areas, on-mountain bands, FREE Ski Tips from Vail Snowsports School, the celebration of Vail’s birthday, snowball eating contests and more! The week is highlighted by three nights of entertainment, updates coming soon!

Do not miss the Dummy Gelunde World Championships - watch your favorite “dummy” crash and burn off the big air jump at Golden Peak! After dark, the fun continues with nightly entertainment all around town; bar parties, a fashion show, and Dine Around Vail (discounts at Vail’s top restaurants) and more! Vail Snow Daze- the biggest early season party in North America- be a kid again…skip school because it’s snowing in Vail!

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Local Music Scene:
To find the best live “local” music click below: