An Intermediate Skier’s Guide To Vail

With nearly 5,300 acres of world-class skiing and snowboarding terrain, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with a day or eight at Vail. But for intermediate skiers – those who enjoy mostly green, blue and some black runs – the size of the mountain offers a giant learning environment with dozens of runs to develop skills and gain confidence while working up to the steeps, deeps and bumps of Vail’s vast terrain.

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#VailBen Dispatch 10: My Favorite Spots for Summer Apres and Vail Happy Hours

Benjamin enjoying a late afternoon strudel at Alpenrose.

Apres Ski is as much a part of Vail culture as actual skiing. But just because the snow melts doesn’t mean the sunset parties stops.

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#VailBen Ongoing Dispatch: The Best Food I’ve Eaten in Vail.

Benjamin showing off his Rocky Mountain Trout at Terra Bistro.
My summer in Vail hasn’t been all rivers, and mountains, and slackline lessons. Part of having America’s Best Summer Job means experiencing all Vail has to offer—and that includes the food. In fact, dining out in Vail might be one of the best perks of the job.

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New Years Eve in Vail

Planning on celebrating New Year’s Eve in Vail? There are plenty of options for both families and 21+! A concert by Mix Master Mike and Special Guest DJ Logic at Dobson Arena may be the biggest party of the night, but there are plenty of other parties in town, and don’t miss the torchlight ski down Golden Peak and the fireworks show!

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Dining at Altitude: Vail and Beaver Creek Restaurant Week Sep 27 – Oct 6

The first annual Vail and Beaver Creek Restaurant Week, Dining at Altitude, is almost here!

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Sunday brunch atop Vail Mountain at Game Creek Restaurant

So you’ve had brunch. But have you had a gourmet brunch in an alpine chalet accessible only by gondola, horseback or on-foot? Here’s your chance:

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Taste of Vail 2013 Brings World-Class Food & Wine To Ski Country

April 3-6, 2013 is Taste of Vail, a spring food and wine festival here at Vail that showcases the finest chefs in the Valley and the nation’s top vintners.

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