The Vail snow season continues. As safety is crucial on the slopes, I wanted to take remind you of basic skiing and snowboarding safety guidelines. Wear waterproof clothes. Layers are crucial, and your top layer should be waterproof clothing especially designed for skiing and snowboarding. (But ditch the long scarves and other loose clothing – they can get caught in the lift.) Remember that the warmer you are, the longer you can stay on the slopes. Wear goggles. Goggles protect … [Read more...]
Vail Mountain – More than Simply a Place to Ski
February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Last month, I mentioned that Vail resident, three time World Cup champion, and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was interviewed by the New York Times. In her interview, Lindsey named the International on the front face of Vail Mountain as her favorite ski run in the U.S. We all know that Vail Mountain is huge both in popularity and in size. Vail Mountain is the largest single ski area in the U.S. with over 4,000 acres of skiable terrain. And, it offers something for everyone – there is … [Read more...]
Things to Do in Vail in February
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Diavolo Dance Theatre Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. What do you get when you combine a massive teeter-totter structure – be it a giant cube that turns into a pyramid, a huge spinning wheel or a ship-like platform – with a group of dancers trained in ballet, modern dance, martial arts and acrobatics? The answer is Diavolo: exhilarating dance architecture that offers a cinematic experience, eliciting gasps and cheers from the audience. Tickets are $58 and are available online or by … [Read more...]
The First Annual Teva Mountain Games Are Coming!
February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In just a couple of weeks professional and amateur athletes will descend on Vail Mountain for a celebration of adventure sports, music, art, and the great outdoors. The first annual Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer features competitions in mixed climbing, mountain, Big Air, dual slalom biking, Nordic and telemark skiing, ski mountaineering and snowshoe racing, along with a one-day vertical challenge in Vail’s back bowls. The games take place February 10 -12 on Vail Mountain. … [Read more...]
Luxury Real Estate Across Colorado Is On the Rise
February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A number of key indicators are showing luxury home sales across Colorado on the rise. Certainly it has been a great fall and early winter for sales in the Vail and the surrounding resort towns. According to the Land Title November 2011 Market Analysis, sales were up 110% at the end of 2011 compared to 2010, with November sales continuing the upward market trend. Real estate sales in November topped $124 million, which helped Eagle County reach the $1 billion annual sales milestone for the … [Read more...]
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