Savvy skiers and snowboarders know that treasures are in the trees. Days after a storm, powder pockets can still be found amid the pines and aspens. For those who can’t see the forest for the trees, here’s an overview of our top 10 tree runs at the five Vail Resorts ski areas. 10. Thresher...

Hey everyone, here are some great and fun activities located in Summit County for you and your family to enjoy during the holidays! 1. Skiing/ Snowboarding: Of course being in Summit County, you have access to some of the greatest ski resorts in the world. Ski the four peaks Breckenridge has to offer...

There have been exactly three times in my life I've sworn off hamburgers: during a vegetarian phase in middle school, during a fasting phase while studying abroad in Paris, and during a particularly onerous media cycle several years ago about contaminated meat. I was never able to stay away long...

Jan Schorr, a Denver capital market advisor to not-for-profit hospitals and a part-time Vail resident, typically logs 35 days each season at Vail. Every December for the past three years, Schorr has participated in Her Turn , one of Vail's four clinics devoted to women. "I like doing Her...

To improve your skills in a supportive environment, increase your speed, socialize with other women or conquer your fears, sign up for one of the following women's ski or snowboard clinics at your favorite Vail Resort . Betty Fest, Keystone Betty, a term originating from the surf culture, means...

Après in the olden days Remember when après ski used to mean shimmying to a local jam band, Pabst Blue Ribbon in hand, and surrounded by a sea of goggle-tanned faces peaking out from under wool beanies? An oversize plate of bubbling nachos awaited you at the table, and the big question...

Sofia and Julietta Seirmarco, ages 9 and 7 respectively, started in Heavenly's Children Ski and Snowboard School when they were 3 years old. The girls learned to ski on the magic carpet and First Ride chair out of the California Lodge. Now they can both handle double-black diamonds with impressive...

Whether from a driver passing by or tourist staying in town, one of the most common questions I get at the firehouse is "Where can I get a cup of coffee?" A close second would be, "Where's the nearest gas station?" To the second, question the response is straightforward - "The...

When designing a snowboard park you have to take many things into consideration. In this article I will give you a glance of what it takes to provide a sick and safe park. The first thing park designers consider when building the park is the ability level of the rider. They have to think about who...

Eating in the mountains isn't all bratwursts, burgers, fries and chilli. Splurge with these incredible and highly rated dining establishments. For an unrivaled experience, reserve a table at one of these on-mountain dinner spots: Game Creek Take a snowcat ride from the top of the Eagle Bahn...

When I first married my husband (yes, on TV!), we quickly realized that we both LOVED a good breakfast, even if we didn't like exactly the same things. I have an aversion to eggs (ewwww on the texture!), so I'm all about carbs...specifically pancakes, french toast, muffins and potatoes. Ryan...

Ryan Ross forgot to get his wife a present on her birthday. Whoops! He heads into Vail to check out what some shops there have to offer, meanwhile getting distracted with beer and spas. Shot and edited by Megan Leigh Sweeney.

My dogs and I (Tansy and the late Clover) have explored the state finding fun things to do and places to stay for our guidebook Canine Colorado. Here are some of our top picks for the Vail area: Backcountry tour up Meadow Mountain Enjoy fabulous views of the Gore Range, and Vail and Beaver Creek...

Top 10 runs at Vail Mountain: One Snowboarder's Perspective With 5285 acres and 193 runs to choose from, possibilities are endless. Here are a few noteworthy runs with snowboarding in mind. No catwalks here, just seriously fun pitches. 10. Resolution Trees You won’t see a lot of Blue...

If there's one thing that our favorite ski towns have in common, it's diverse dining. And for choices that run the gamut from the most high-end, intimate meal you'll ever savor to old-fashioned, après-ski watering holes, check out this snapshot of 10 very different restaurants, in...

Sometimes you want to splurge, and sometimes you need to rein it in. When reining in is necessary, first check out Keystone's top lodging-discount deal ( keystoneresort.com ; under "Plan a Trip," click on "Vacation Deals"): You make a reservation for a guaranteed rate at a savings...

Chances are if you're a hard-core skier with hard-core skier friends, you've been invited into the backcountry. And you've been scared. With the threat of exhaustion, gear difficulties, avalanches and thousands of other situations that can go wrong, those emotions are completely justified...

In one of my last blogs, I decided to answer a question that I get asked all the time... " when did I know Ryan was the one? " Although I know all the Bachelor/ette fans out there would like me to answer questions on the latest season or behind the scenes scoop from when I was in the trenches...

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...

PEAKS Magazine , the magazine of Vail Resorts , has released its largest issue ever. The 176-page 2011-12 Winter Issue is packed with insightful information on the six mountains of Vail Resorts, led by the 24-page Epic Resort Guide. PEAKS also features a 14-page Gear Guide with reviews of the best...

When I was a kid my grandmother would call me on my birthday and ask me if I felt any older. I’d always laugh and tell her that I felt the same as the day before. I feel the same way about the days following the turn of the New Year. Still sort of feels like the day before. So in an effort to...

No matter how slick you are on the slopes, you should know what to do if you or someone you know gets in a bind. Keystone Ski Patrol Director Craig Simson helped answer questions about slope snafus and gave important mountain tips everyone should know. Before the Question and Answer session, let's...

It’s no secret that the winter elements are harsh on your skin. I deferred to the professionals on this one and talked to Wendy Westbrook, seasoned esthetician at Arrabelle's RockResorts Spa in Vail. She weighed in on how to take care of your case during the chilly months but her expertise...

The Basics. 
Always go back to the basics. 

OUTSIDE SKI 
weight (pressure) the outside ski (away of the turns center) Keep it simple. The cues used to adapt ski technique need to be simple and direct. "Bend the tips" Try to Bend the tips of your skis. Use the ski to make the turn. And when...

Around 10 years ago I was asked to speak at an elementary school, something I have always considered a great honor. Following the school visit I was scheduled to speak at a conference to 3000 real estate agents. Going into the day I was prepared to speak to the kids and had no idea how to speak to an...