What to do In Vail - Beaver Creek Ski Area, CO

The town of Vail, Colorado, exists to serve its eponymous ski resort, so it's no surprise that skiing and snowboarding are the most popular activities on Vail Mountain. Whether it's your first time pulling on snow boots or you've been careening down icy slopes as far back as you remember, Vail promises the finest snow sports experience you can have. Close your eyes and imagine the pearlescence of snow-engulfed slopes in every direction, the flurries of fresh snowfall prickling your cheeks, and the rush of adrenaline that floods your bloodstream as you push down the trail and let gravity take over. Ready to browse and book Vail vacation packages yet?

Things to Do in Vail

In winter, the top of the list of things to do in Vail is naturally skiing and snowboarding. Take a lesson if you need to, and you'll be in good hands among the mountain's snow-seasoned locals. Vail hotels give you access to dozens of ski lifts and a huge network of marked trails, a profusion of riches in the snow sports world. As the sun dips and the air turns from pleasingly bracing to shiver-inducing, come down off the slopes and enjoy other pleasures. Apres ski generally begins at 3:00 p.m., so stroll the heated cobblestone streets of the village in search of a brew or cocktail. It won't be too difficult of a mission. During the warm, sunbathed months of summer, experience another world of things to do in Vail. A gondola ride up the mountain takes you to hiking and biking trails through wildflower-filled meadows. At nearby Beaver Creek Resort, play a round of golf and learn what high elevation does to the length of your drives. Among other things to do in Beaver Creek are hiking alpine trails, snowshoeing and ice skating, and skiing down even more marvelous slopes.

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