,
situated high atop Vail Mountain, is a
year-round, day-and-night activity center
offering exciting activities for adults and
kids of all ages. To experience this
high-elevation playground, ride the Eagle
Bahn gondola (rides are free after 2 p.m.)
up to Adventure Ridge and enjoy snowshoeing,
snow biking, ice skating, tubing,
snowmobiling, laser tag and more.
Nordic Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Enjoy cross-country skiing, telemark skiing
and snowshoeing on the Nordic trails found
throughout the Vail Valley. McCoy Park at
Beaver Creek features a superb, 32-kilometer
track system complete with skating lanes,
snowshoe trails and amazing Rocky Mountain
views. Vail offers sunset tours, gourmet
lunch tours and backcountry tours departing
from Golden Peak. And the Vail Nordic Center
offers a groomed track. Both Vail and Beaver
Creek offer instruction, equipment rental
and retail shops.
Race Clinics
Improve your racing abilities with our
NASTAR race clinics, offering personalized
gate training and video analysis at both
Vail and Beaver Creek. Clinics are run by
professional racers and race coaches.
Pricing is based on the number of
participants.
Backcountry
Tours
Escape to the pristine Rocky Mountain
backcountry on a ski and snowboard or
snowshoe tour and enjoy untracked snow,
quiet glades and breathtaking mountain
views. Guides will lead you to wherever the
snow is best – often in the national forest
above 10,000 feet.
Dog Sledding
Experience the thrill of dog sledding, in
which a sled pulled by a team of dogs whisks
you through the beautiful winter landscape
of the White River National Forest. Each
sled can accommodate up to two adults. Trips
include transportation, blankets and a hot
cocoa break.
Snowmobiling
Guided tours range from a one-hour trip
through the scenic backcountry at the base
of the mountains to a full-day excursion
exploring the powder stashes and high ridges
above 10,000 feet. For the more experienced
rider who prefers a self-guided trip,
snowmobile rentals are also available.
Sleigh Rides
Experience an unforgettable evening sleigh
through the snow-covered meadows and forests
of the Vail Valley. Interested in dinner as
well? Take a Snowcat-drawn sleigh ride up
Beaver Creek Mountain and enjoy an elegant
dinner at AAA Four Diamond Award-winning
Beano's Cabin or Zach's Cabin.
Horse and
Carriage Rides
Cuddle up under a warm blanket and enjoy a
romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through
Vail Village and past some of the resort’s
premier residences.
Ice Skating
Take a spin around the Alderhof Ice Rink,
located in the heart of Vail Square. The
rink is open daily throughout the winter.
Ice skates are available for rent.
Hot-Air
Ballooning
Skim the tree tops for a bird's-eye view of
the spectacular, snowcapped Colorado Rocky
Mountains. For the best views, depart around
6 a.m. and watch the sun rise above the
peaks.
Athletic Clubs
and Spa Treatments
The Vail Valley features superb athletic
clubs and spas offering everything from
intense aerobic workouts and yoga classes to
rejuvenating massages and facials.
Colorado Ski
Museum
Visit this one-of-a-kind museum and learn
about the rich and colorful history of
skiing in Colorado.