Epic Discovery: Learn Through Play

Do you want to soar like an eagle? Travel through the forest canopy like a squirrel? Find out if you’re as strong as a bear? See the world through the eyes of a trout? This summer, Vail will embark on a new adventure with the debut of Epic Discovery.

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Photo by Andrew Taylor

Epic Discovery: Summer Activities on Vail Mountain

The launch of Epic Discovery is just around the corner and Vail Mountain’s ultimate playground is about to become that much more fun! If you’re ready to immerse yourself in nature, challenge yourself with thrilling activities like the Forest Flyer, Game Creek Aerial Adventure, ziplines and adventure courses, we’ve got the summer adventure for you. Learn more about all of Epic Discovery’s thrilling summer activities. They’re sure to challenge you, thrill you and show you how summer-time should be spent.

Top Five Hidden Hikes in Vail

Contributed by Kristin Yantis

Donny Shefchik of Paragon Guides shares some of his favorite hikes in Vail.

Home to nearly 200 miles of trails, Vail offers a plethora of hiking experiences to choose from on Vail Mountain and throughout the surrounding Gore and Sawatch mountain ranges.

Epic Discovery Summer Tubing

Grab a tube, hop a lift, get a rush! Adventurers young and old will love taking thrilling runs down the 550 ft-long Eagle’s Nest summer tubing hill.

Epic Discovery Adventure Courses

Put your strength and balance to the test as you explore challenging obstacle areas via ropes, bridges, logs and balance elements, all with a bird’s eye view of Vail’s surrounding mountain ranges!

Summer Dining “Bests” in Vail

Vail’s food and drink scene is a tour de force, and exploring it could be considered an Olympic event. There are certainly a plethora of options to choose from, but these are some of our standby “bests” that’ll leave you with a full stomach and a smile every time.