Your Vail Escape Guide

Season Passes

2023/2024 Epic Passes are Now Available!

By Bailee Wilson

News

Tripadvisor Names Vail One of the Top Ski Towns in the World

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

February Was Exceptionally Snowy in Vail!

By Bailee Wilson

News

Snow Magazine Calls Vail One of Colorado's Best Ski Town

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Valentine's Day in Vail (2023)

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

Vail's Snowpack is Stellar This Season

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

3 New Must-Visit Spots in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

News

Vail is One of the Most Popular Ski Destinations in North America

By Bailee Wilson

History

Vail and Four Other Ski Resorts Are Celebrating Major Anniversaries

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Forbes' Favorite Restaurants in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Where to Enjoy Après-Ski in Vail, 2022-23

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

New Lifts Opening in December

By Bailee Wilson

News

In Vail, Ski Season Will Start This Week

By Bailee Wilson

Events

What to Expect from Revely Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

October Snow in Colorado

By Bailee Wilson

Family

2022 Trick or Treat Trot in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Family Enjoy Family Fun This Fall in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

News

Vail Mountain Prepares For Earliest Opening Ski Date Ever

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest in Vail!

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to Go Stargazing in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Sip and Savor at the Vail Wine Classic

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Vail Fine Arts Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Here's Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Visit the Vail Farmers' Market

By Bailee Wilson

Free

28th Annual Vail Jazz Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Independence Day in Vail!

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Father's Day in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Vail Brewing Co. Wins Big at the World Beer Cup

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Summer Opening Day at Vail Mountain

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Spring Festivals and Events in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Bookstores in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Mother's Day in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Vail Dance Festival Announces 2022 Schedule

By Bailee Wilson

Season Passes

Your Guide to 2022/2023 Epic Passes!

By Bailee Wilson

Ski

Exciting News: Vail Has Extended Ski Season!

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Spring Events in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Have an Unforgettable Spring Break in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Events

This Weekend: Winter Mountain Games Preview

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Romantic Restaurants in Vail to Visit on Valentine's Day

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Vail Launches New Guest Experiences

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Craving Something Sweet? Check Out One of These Great Dessert Spots

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Spend a Weekend Celebrating Women at the Summit

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

Five Storm Systems Bring Stellar Snow to Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

Heavy Snow in Vail Means Better Skiing!

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Upcoming Live Music Events in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Explore the Magic of Lights in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Season Passes

Epic Passes for the 2021/2022 Season

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

History

Tombstone Tales Tours

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Halloween in Vail Valley

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Vail-Beaver Creek Restaurant Week

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

Major Improvements Coming at Vail, Including a New Lift in Sundown Bowl

By Jessica Milloy

Holiday

Wanting to Visit Vail This Christmas? Book Your Trip Now!

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Eagle Valley Wild Photography Exhibition

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Fall Fun in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

Vail Pass Sees First Snow of the Season

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Yappy Hour at Grand Hyatt Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Enjoy the Vail Dance Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Vail Family Fun Fest

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Summer Creekside Dinner Series at Grand Hyatt Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Wildflower Walks in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Vail Craft Beer Classic

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

27th Annual Vail Jazz Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Use Vail's Free Bus System to Hike

By Bailee Wilson

History

World War II and Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Summer Fun on the Forest Flyer Mountain Coaster

By Bailee Wilson

Outdoor

Enjoy Vail this Spring

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Vail Restaurants to Visit on Cinco de Mayo

By Bailee Wilson

Fitness

Whitewater Rafting Around Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Free Guided Snowshoe Tours

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Vail Village Easter Egg Hunt

By Bailee Wilson

Season Passes

Vail Resorts Announces a 20% Price Cut on Epic Passes

By Jessica Milloy

News

Vail Resorts Extend Ski Season

By Bailee Wilson

Outdoor

Have a Dog Sledding Adventure in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Learn About Vail's History

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

February Brings Snow to Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Valentine's Day Dinners in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Four Breweries in Vail Valley to Visit This Year

By Bailee Wilson

Activities

Winter Horseback Rides in Vail

By Bailee Wilson

Weather and Terrain

Our Favorite Groomed Runs for When OpenSnow Calls for Bluebird Days

By Jessica Milloy

Weather and Terrain

Joel Gratz and OpenSnow Want to Help You Pick the Best "Sick Days"

By Jessica Milloy

News

Pass Holder Reservations Begin November 6th

Family

Halloween 2020 in the Vail Valley

Season Passes

Season Pass Showdown: Ikon Pass vs Epic Pass

Lodging

Where to Stay in Vail

Season Passes

Your Guide To The 2020/21 Epic Passes

Outdoor

Activities To Enjoy The Fall Colors

Shopping and Dining

Vail Opening Day: November 20

Summer

Music In The Gardens

Summer

Escape The Smoke With These Indoor Activities

Family

A Family Friendly Mountain Getaway

Summer

Mountain Biking at Vail

Tips and Tricks

Traveling in the time of COVID and Finding Safe Vacation Homes

By Jessica Milloy

Family

Events return to The Amp

Family

A guide to Vail America Days 2020

Family

Summer Hikes and More for All Levels in the Valley

Season Passes

Vail Resorts Providing Epic Pass Credits Due to COVID-19

By Jessica Milloy

Around Town

Free art walk Wednesday events help you learn about Vail

By Polina LaConte

Vail Mountain is seeing good conditions so far during January 2020

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Great snow in Vail with more on the way, and it's not too late to get an Epic Pass

By Polina LaConte

Events

Celebrate early season in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Family

Plenty of Halloween fun to be had in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Off-Season

October is among the most beautiful months in Vail and yes, there's still plenty to do

By Polina LaConte

Ski

Vail gearing up for early opening in 2019

By Polina LaConte

Family

August is the time to test your fitness in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Events

Stars of lacrosse visit Vail

By Polina LaConte

Family

Check out these 4th of July happenings in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Summer

Vail Golf Club opens for the season ... mostly

By Polina LaConte

Events

Vail Jazz Festival announces summer lineup

By Polina LaConte

Events

5 Must do events in Vail during May

By Polina LaConte

Family

End of season celebration in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Season Passes

Early pass purchasing and what's the deal with Buddy Passes at Vail?

By Polina LaConte

Après-Ski

On the mountain, apres and shopping, a few things you don't want to miss in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Vail surpasses 300 inches of snow for 2018-19 season; current base 88"

By Polina LaConte

Spring Skiing

Steel Pulse and Xavier Rudd to headline Spring Back to Vail 2019

By Polina LaConte

snow

Snowmageddon in Vail - More than 24 inches of fresh powder in 24 hours

By Polina LaConte

Events

Everything you need to know about the 2019 Burton U.S. Open

By Polina LaConte

Nightlife

3 must-include activities to enjoy a perfect Valentine's Day in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Family

A great season continues: Vail receives 11 inches in 24 hours

By Polina LaConte

Shopping and Dining

Best Après-Ski Spots in Vail

By Polina LaConte

History

10th Mountain Legacy Parade will bring past into the present on Jan. 18 in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Events

Vail Grail winter race series gets underway Jan. 19

By Polina LaConte

History

A special treat, Vail's free Winter Wednesday Art Walks set to return in 2019

By Polina LaConte

Holiday

Where to enjoy fireworks in the Vail area for New Year's Eve

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Vail enjoys a white Christmas; now has 5,289 acres open and all lifts running

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Vail announces improvements for 2019-2020 season, with Mid Vail serving as the new base area

By Polina LaConte

Free

Free concerts, family events on tap for annual Vail Snow Days festival

By Polina LaConte

Ski

Vail Back Bowls open for 2018-19 season

By Polina LaConte

Family

5 Vail Restaurants with Great Thanksgiving Dinners

By Polina LaConte

Ski

Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek Opening Early

By Polina LaConte

From Vail, Colorado Governor announces new state trails app

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Heavy Pre-Season Snowfall in Vail: 18 Inches Over the Weekend!

By Jessica Milloy

Holiday

Vail Halloween 2018 events and activities for the whole family

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Winter making an appearance in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Vail gets first dusting of snow for the 2018-19 season

By Polina LaConte

Events

Gear alert: Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap scheduled for Oct. 26-28

By Polina LaConte

Shopping and Dining

High Elevation Dining

By Polina LaConte

Family

Fall is the favorite time of year for many in the Vail Valley

By Polina LaConte

Free

PHOTOS: Vail streets host Colorado Classic pro cycling race, a throwback to the days of historic Coors Classic

By Polina LaConte

Summer

Bravo! Vail continues through August 2, and the Philadelphia Orchestra will continue through 2021

By Polina LaConte

Family

Colorado Classic's two Vail stages are not to be missed

By Polina LaConte

Summer

Everyone Orchestra playing free show in Vail on July 18

By Polina LaConte

Family

Everything you need to know about the Fourth of July in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Summer

Grammy award winners Roomful of Teeth to play the Bravo! Vail music festival in July and August of 2018

By Polina LaConte

Family

New art in Vail will blow you away

By Polina LaConte

Events

4 Great Events in Vail for Father's Day Weekend

By Polina LaConte

Summer

See Why You Should Be Excited About Vail Resort's Crested Butte Purchase

By Jessica Milloy

Family

GoPro Mountain Games kick off summer in Vail. Here's your guide

By Polina LaConte

Events

Vail Jazz tradition continues this summer

By Polina LaConte

Family

Watch the pros while kids try the sport of lacrosse for free during the 2018 Vail Lacrosse Shootout

By Polina LaConte

Family

Summer 2018 will offer new activities at Beaver Creek

By Polina LaConte

Family

Reasons why Vail is perfect for a Mother's Day getaway

By Polina LaConte

Off-Season

Best Cinco De Mayo tacos in town

By Polina LaConte

Family

Vail reopens for summer activities on June 1

By Polina LaConte

Nightlife

6 Best Restaurant Deals in the Valley

By Polina LaConte

Events

4 great Vail spring events you don't want to miss

By Polina LaConte

Events

Video and pics from closing day on Vail Mountain

By Polina LaConte

Family

April and May in Vail –12 fun things to do after the chairlifts stop running

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Season ending strong in Vail: Several feet of fresh snow in the higher elevations

By Polina LaConte

Summer

Avon to kick off bike season with Gears and Beers event

By Polina LaConte

History

Final winter art walk taking place Wednesday, April 4

By Polina LaConte

Free

Top 10 end of season events in Vail and Beaver Creek

By Polina LaConte

Shopping and Dining

Vail shopping: 5 of the best sales going on right now

By Polina LaConte

News

Vail Pass closed for 4 hours due to snowy conditions, powder day on the way!

By Polina LaConte

Shopping and Dining

Ski and Sample at the Taste of Vail

By Polina LaConte

Family

Celebrate Easter in the Mountains

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Spring Storm Brings Early Week Powder

By Polina LaConte

Events

The 15th Annual Vail Film Festival is back on April 5

By Polina LaConte

Tips and Tricks

5 Tips for spring skiing in Vail 

By Polina LaConte

News

Meet Emma – Your Epic Mountain Assistant

By Polina LaConte

Free

Spring Back to Vail Returns to Vail Mountain for Two Weekends of Celebration

By Polina LaConte

Après-Ski

St. Patrick’s Day in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Season Passes

Epic Pass Turns 10

By Polina LaConte

Family

Beaver Creek SpringFest is back

By Polina LaConte

Shopping and Dining

Spring Après-Ski in Beaver Creek 

By Polina LaConte

Season Passes

Vail Offers $99 Epic Pass to Active Duty and Retired Military, Discounts for Veterans

By Jessica Milloy

Après-Ski

5 great spring skiing events coming up in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Family

4 Great Snowshoe Trails Around Vail   

By Polina LaConte

Ski

10 Epic Reasons to Use Your Epic Pass Now

By Polina LaConte

Après-Ski

Burton U.S. Open Announces Huge Concert Series Lineup in Vail March 5–10

By Polina LaConte

Family

Spring Back to Vail

By Polina LaConte

Season Passes

Ikon Pass Update: Pricing, Sale Date, and More!

By Jessica Milloy

Family

Upcoming Shows at the Vilar Performing Arts Center

By Polina LaConte

Family

6 Best Decks on Vail Mountain

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Beaver Creek has reported 17 inches of new snow in the past week

By Polina LaConte

Shopping and Dining

5 Vail Sports Bars to Watch the 2018 Winter Olympics

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

Powder Conditions in Beaver Creek 

By Polina LaConte

Family

Burton US Open brings best in snowboarding to Vail March 5-10

By Polina LaConte

Shopping and Dining

5 must-visit shops for Valentine's Day gifts in Vail 

By Polina LaConte

Family

Notable locals: Sarah Schleper to ski in 5th Olymipcs

By Polina LaConte

Season Passes

Telluride is Now EPIC! Vail Resorts and Telluride Announce New Alliance

By Jessica Milloy

Weather and Terrain

Snow continuing to fall throughout January 2018 in Vail

By Polina LaConte

Shopping and Dining

Valentine's Day in the mountains is like no other Valentine's Day experience ...

By Polina LaConte

Season Passes

Alterra Announces the Ikon Pass, and We Can't Wait!

By Jessica Milloy

Family

Presidents Day Weekend in Beaver Creek

By Polina LaConte

Family

6 ski myths debunked 

By Polina LaConte

Family

Notable locals: 2018 Olympian snowboarder Jake Pates

By Polina LaConte

Weather and Terrain

The Truth about Vail's Snow - it's finally very good! (see video from today!)

Weather and Terrain

New snow prompts Back Bowls, Blue Sky Basin opening at Vail

By Polina LaConte