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A skier goes over the edge at Vail, Colorado. Photo credit: Jack Affleck, Vail Resorts

Vail, Colorado

Located 100 miles west of Denver in the central Rocky Mountains, Vail boasts some impressive stats: four terrain parks, seven bowls, 33 chair lifts, and 5,289 acres of freeride terrain. And at seven miles wide, it’s easy to score fresh tracks for skiing or snowboarding. For a refreshing change of pace, check out sleigh rides, back-country skiing, snowshoeing or even dog sledding. Thanks to its free bus system, Vail makes it super easy to get around town.

Where to Stay

The Park House
Vail, Col.
970-476-6533

Triangle River Home
Vail, Col.
303-905-0733

The Club at Cordillera
2205 Cordillera Way
Edwards, Col.
866-650-7625

Where to Eat

Sweet Basil
193 Gore Creek Dr.
Vail, Col.
970-476-0125

Larkspur
458 Vail Valley Dr.
Vail, Col.
970-479-8050

Terra Bistro
Vail Mountain Lodge
352 E. Meadow Dr.
Vail, Col.
866-476-0700

What to Do

Check out the Colorado Ski Museum
231 South Frontage Rd. E.
Vail, Col.
970-476-1876
Explore the 130-year-old legacy of skiing here, including the WWII 10th Army Mountain Division ski troops who trained for combat in the Rocky Mountains. Snowboarders can enjoy an exhibit on the evolution of their favorite pastime.

Snuggle Up for a Sleigh Ride
4098 Highway 131
Wolcott, Col.
970-926-3372
The 4 Eagle Ranch offers horse-drawn wagon and sleigh rides, guided trail riding and secluded tent accommodations. Sign up for the Colorado Sleigh Ride Dinner and enjoy a post-ride, fireside dinner in a 120-year-old cabin.

Go Mushing
Lion Square Lodge
660 W. Lionshead Place
Vail, Col.
800-525-1943
Experience historic Camp Hale, the former home of the 10th Mountain Division, by whooshing dogsled. Adventurers can elect to drive their own dog team or hand over the reigns, sit back, and enjoy the show.

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