Ryan Ross is back and looking for treasure at Vail ski resort. This week, he's learning how to geocache (huh?) and surprisingly, loves it. Shot and edited by Megan Leigh Sweeney.

Vail local, Jack (age 9), can out skate you and your entire family.

Local Vail skiers take their pass on the road and head to Las Lenas where the Epic Pass works.

Locals from Vail head to Las Lenas, Argentina for 10 days to really explore their pass options -- across the globe.

I admit it: on my freelance income I will never be able to afford a residence at the new Ritz Carlton at Vail. This is luxury reigning supreme. An exclusive, private residence (as in there are no services for the general public) with posh facilities, a gorgeous outdoor pool and hot tubs, a fitness...

The wind blowing at your face. The chill running up your spine. Your legs burning, your muscles quivering, your lungs rattling. Nope, you're not skiing. These might sound like the same sensations you get ripping down the mountain but they come from a different adrenaline rush: cycling. The professional...

Anyone who has been to Vail in the summer knows it is a fantastic time to visit the area and a completely different (some say better) experience than during ski season. Long days and mild weather provide all kinds of opportunities from adventurous to relaxing. Here are my top three highlights of this...

Hiking addiction? Yearning for a lung-busting, quad-burning workout that's just for you and your legs, no additional equipment necessary? You don't have to look very far if you're making a trip out to Beaver Creek or Vail this summer, or need a reason for a late-summer getaway. You know...

The USA Pro Cycling Challenge is expected to draw more spectators than any other Colorado sporting event in history, and you could get the best seat in the house. If there's one thing you need to keep in mind for spectating the event, it's get there early. Event sponsors estimate about 10...

You know how the saying goes right? "Run Like a Diva!" Nope? Me neither. In fact when my friend Brandy approached me about doing the Diva's Half Marathon in Vail earlier this summer, the notion of a diva on the run conjured images of Mariah Carey flailing around Scott Evil style in a...

Are you the king of the mountain? If you can bump, set, and spike like these competitors, then you might just be. Watch the highlights from the King of the Mountain Volleyball tournament in Vail.

Bravo! Vail hosted the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the Gerald R. Ford Ampitheater July 8. Get the highlights and listen to the music here.

See the smiles and foods of the Vail Farmer's Market -- Colorado's biggest. Want a tomato or just do a dance? The farmer's market is the place to be.

Despite 500 years of tradition from a sport the Scottish invented for integrity and elegance, these little ones mastered it. Check out the mini golfers at Vail here.

Think Vail is gorgeous in the winter? Try the summer. With incredible views, miles of trails, and beautiful flora, Vail Mountain is the best place to mountain bike this summer.

Watch the fancy moves of some dancers -- and some spectators -- at the Vail International Dance Festival from Summer 2011.

Do you have soul? I mean, SOUL? Chrisette Michele, Liv Warfield, Raphael Saadiq, and more have it and will share it with the Vail crowd Aug. 20

See a full gallery of photos from Stage 3 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge here. Levi Leipheimer of Team Radio Shack took home the individual time trial win in Vail yesterday at the USA Pro Cycling Challenge . With this victory, Leipheimer earned back the yellow jersey, retained the green sprinting...

Vail hosted the Stage 3 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Thursday, Avon hosted the beginning of Stage 4 the next day. Watch as Christian Vande Velde talks about the fans, the race, and being at altitude here.

Country music, delicious food, rubber duckies, gear sales, segways -- who could want more for Labor Day in Vail? Snow Squad Scoop host, Halley O'Brien gives you the run down.

Long ago, before I had a boyfriend (to say nothing of a husband and baby), my dog Chloe was my constant companion. A loyal-to-a-fault Australian Shepherd, Chloe (or C-note) pounded trails behind my mountain bike, tromped through my skin track, and blazed ahead on trail runs. In those days we camped in...

While you're getting your skis tuned and prepping for opening day, the U.S. Senate is already thinking about next summer at your local ski resorts. The Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act was unanimously passed last month in Congress with a 394-0 vote. The amended bill will provide...

Summer in Vail is as enticing as winter (perhaps even more so, considering the amount of diverse activities available), and the resort’s lodging options are abundant. Whether you’re going for four-star luxury or something more economical, a three-bedroom condo, or a simple hotel room,...

Most think of skiing and snow sports activities when it comes to our mountain resorts, but a little know fact is how beautiful the mountain resorts are in the summer. Escape the summer heat and plan a trip, whether for the day or a few. Check out these great summer kickoff activities and events to start...

Summer in the mountains brings all sorts of festivals, and few are as delectable as the celebration of food. From blues and brews to high-end gourmet, Vail Resorts destinations in Colorado and California have plenty of offerings. VAIL Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show Sundays starting...