November 29th, 2012: The evening snowmaking crew starts trickling in to the labyrinthine complex of mountain ops buildings at 3:30pm to change into uniform. Set at the base of Vail, this mix of offices and warehouses is home to the small army of men and women that keep this mountain going day in and day out. [...Read More]
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Part 2 in our series explaining the stories behind some of the most asked about trail names in Vail! And in case you missed it, here’s Part 1.
Young or old, skier or snowboarder, from near or far, those who love the mountains share something in common… a feeling that is difficult to put into words. While looking at footage from the past 50 years at Vail, similar shots kept jumping out at us. When combined into one video, they show that while the equipment, the town, and the mountain have changed, the reasons that people love to visit Vail have remained the same.
Ever wonder how your favorite area or trail at Vail got its name? Here are a few often-asked for explanations behind the trail signs…
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As a kid skiing at Buck Hill, Minnesota, no one knew that Lindsey Vonn would grow up to be the most successful American skier in alpine skiing’s history. Her family saw she had a talent, though, and decided to take the risk of a lifetime by packing up and moving the entire family to Vail, Colorado. [...Read More]
Visitors to Vail can trade in their two skis for two wheels in the summertime for another fun way to go downhill on Vail Mountain. Never attempted a downhill ride without skis? Vail has the perfect solution for bikers of all abilities -guided mountain biking tours. Experience the beauty of Vail Mountain beyond the scenic gondola rides with the comfort of having a knowledgeable and experienced guide leading the way. [...Read More]
While many of Vail’s skiers and riders head straight to the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin, a dedicated contingent of riders of all levels are lapping the Front Side terrain parks. Local pro riders Tanner Coulter, Adam “Earl” Crook, John Spriggs, Pat Baskins, Matt Luczkow, Casey Baskins, Luke “Ocho” Allen, Berkley Wilcox, and Trefor Davies show us their skills in this edit from Golden Peak Terrain Park, site of the 2013 Burton US Open. [...Read More]
