At 3 cents per acre, Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass that goes on sale today (Monday, March 12) is still considered the best value in the industry. The cost for the 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season is just US $659 through Tax Day, April 15, 2012, for unlimited skiing at five Colorado resorts –...

How Vail actually measures snow Step 1 - In a mountain operations building near the Lionshead side of the mountain, Steven Garbett is on duty from 7:30pm to 7:30am. At about 4:30-4:45am, he brings up a live video steam of the snow stake (ruler) that is located at mid mountain, closer to the Lionshead...

What's there left to believe in? I don't believe in Santa Claus. Don't believe in the Easter Bunny. The Tooth Fairy is a hoax. And sadly, this year, I lost faith in Punxsutawney Phil. Dear Punxsutawney Phil, I don't believe in you anymore. Groundhog Day came and went this year and...

The dusting of snow on the ground doesn’t make the driving easy, but it sure is beautiful a beautiful sight…. Snow the life blood, fun, and dreams of ski bums; waxing philosophical at five in morning just seems to come easy in Lake Tahoe, a Mark Twain moment. My companions Josh Paul and...

The Colorado sun peaks through the windows and rouses us from our slumber; it’s almost as if the sun is saying “hey, come out and play!” It’s a beautiful Colorado morning: blue skies, warm weather, and the open road calling my name. Keystone is the target for the day, the first...

Blink and you’ll miss it. That perfect moment. Captured in 1/1000 th of a second, you see the raw emotion and the precision of Shaun White, suspended almost 30 feet in the air, above Northstar’s superpipe. It’s all in focus and perfectly framed. What you don’t see are the hundreds...

Vail’s Closing Day is this Sunday, April 15th, and we’re finishing off the season with the biggest end of season party in the Rockies: Spring Back to Vail. The Concerts Perhaps the biggest draw of Spring Back, besides seeing the ridiculous costumes people wear on Closing Day, is the concert...

Last month, Vail announced that the company has achieved the 10 percent energy reduction goal announced in 2008, through a continuous focus on energy efficiency. Let's all remember to do our part on Earth Day and every day! To help put Vail's 10 percent energy savings into perspective, the...

May 28th is right around the corner. Haven't bought your pass yet? Here are a few reasons that you should! [Click to enlarge] -- Infographic designed by Stefan Bast

Summer time has arrived along with the start of grilling season. Nothing beats firing up the backyard grill and enjoying the mountain air with an ice-cold tasty beverage and a perfectly grilled steak. For those of you who, like me, need a few tips and tricks to give you an extra edge this grilling season...

June 8, 2012 marks the 10 th anniversary of the Hayman Fire, the largest and most destructive wildfire in Colorado state history. Today I volunteered alongside other Vail Resorts employees as a part of the Vail Resorts Echo three-year restoration partnership with the National Forest Foundation, the US...

If you're like I used to be, you may only think to visit the mountains and resorts during the winter months. But, here are a few good reasons to head up to the hills for a long weekend this summer: Holidays are celebrated in style If you think the winter holidays like New Year's Eve or...

They might have bikes and equipment whose prices rival the cost of your car. They might eat, sleep and live cycling while you’re lucky to take your bike for an after-work spin or a weekend-long tour. They might make your lung-busting, quad-burning road ride looks like a walk in the park. But just...

Last weekend I walked on water. No, it wasn’t a religious experience. Actually, it kind of was, in the nature-as-divine sense. But, practically speaking, my walking on water was the manifestation of me jumping on the bandwagon that’s been sweeping mountain towns across the country: Stand...

It hit me like a heat wave. Or actually, it hit me like the opposite of a heat wave. When the cold chill of September finally pushed out August’s sweltering, overbearing heat, I looked to the west and saw one of my favorite things ever: a light dusting of snow on the Indian Peaks. Even from...

Ski resorts are a child's natural playground. From snowmen to ski lessons, kids have endless opportunities to get out and enjoy the crisp mountain air and pursue an experience of a lifetime. Here is a collection of information and stories on many great family friendly activities. Also be sure...

If there's a skier who does not need tips on navigating icy and snowy roads in a blizzard, it's Chris Anthony . But the Warren Miller athlete and professional big mountain skier -- who has probably logged more international trips than Bill Clinton (and had more fun, too) -- confessed Tuesday...

Here is a round up of our favorite fitness articles to help you get in shape for ski season. Get ready, your thighs will be burning! How to get in shape for skiing by: Kate Bongiovanni DYI ski fitness by: Rachel Walker Breck Freeride team gets...

Any seasoned skier knows that much of the joy in a winter vacation comes from what you do after hours. Specifically: what you eat. To be sure, there is no dearth of fine dining at all of the Vail Resorts destinations. Here’s a sampling of the top unique dining. BEAVER CREEK Allie’s...

FOR HIM : Here are a few ideas that will delight him this holiday season and for many ski and snowboard seasons to come. Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Jacket How much: $600 Why: A jacket can be functional and still look good and feel good. This shell jacket is not only waterproof, it´s breathable...

By Tristan Chan and Amy Kemp The energy is building just as quickly as the snow piles. As we begin a new year, here's a quick peek at the best and biggest winter events for 2013 from high-flying ski and snowboard competitions, food and wine pairings, world-class tuneage and much more. BEST...

While they may not have planted flags on any unchartered territory, a dedicated few have conquered every single passage up the slopes at all seven of Vail Resorts’ expansive ski areas. You’d better believe that such a feat cannot be achieved by accident, or at least it wasn’t for...

(Please visit the site to view this video) The new year has been very kind to the powder hounds. February saw several inches of fresh snow at all of our resorts. Here's a quick highlight reel from Vail and Breckenridge , shot entirely on a GoPro camera featuring facts from our resorts.

Summer is drawing nearer and the mountains are flush with amazing activities. Whether it's staying cool by hitting the rapids, or working up a sweat biking and hiking the trails, there's always a reason to stay active in the mountains. Check out our video roundup of all of the epic things happening...

First Arlberg, and now Utah, it's certainly been a busy month for the Vail Resorts family. Vail Resorts today announced that the Company has entered into a long-term lease with affiliate companies of Talisker Corporation for Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah. Under the lease, Vail Resorts has...