As the great Warren Miller said, ” The best place to ski in the world is where you are skiing that day.” I can appreciate his in-the-moment perspective on life; perhaps that is what brought me here. A local’s view To fully enjoy your experience, first and foremost you must be sure your equipment is … Read more

Painstaking anticipation Trees offer their vibrant golden treasure to Ullr Days grow increasingly shorter…. Shred time playlists are created based on your favorite ski movie You watch those movies religiously, while visions of pow dance through your dreams First flakes descendfrom heaven The sound of the snowplow alarm clock that sends the butterflies coursing through your … Read more

Located just across the street, the Charter Sports has provided Vail Spa guests with discounted ski/snowboard and bike rentals for a number of years. Recently our concierge staff also had the pleasure of doing a bike tour on Vail Pass with Charter Sports. Hardcore cyclists aside, just because you can’t climb thousands of feet in elevation on a … Read more

Sample Wine, Beer and Spirits in Vail Village This unique culinary festival offers an open-air tasting with world-class wine, beer and spirits paired with culinary delights from Vail’s top restaurants. Gourmet on Gore offers free admission and a variety of additional pairing events and a Tasting Tour to kick things off today! World-renowned artist Carrie Fell created … Read more

Munich comes to the streets of Vail in September for the world’s greatest celebration of beer, music and autumn: Oktoberfest! Dust off the lederhosen, throw on the dirndls and toast your steins to the world’s most popular party. Emulating the more than 200-year-old celebration known by millions around the world, Vail’s Oktoberfest will delight guests … Read more

At Vail Spa pride is more than just a virtue, it is part of our brand. I have never felt such an immense sense of pride, in my work, my team and most of all our leadership.The honor produced by our team’s many accomplishments can be overwhelming and yet so fulfilling. ” Pride and its accompanying … Read more

The town of Vail recently began to explore becoming a sustainable destination. Our fragile mountain eco system depends on active preservation efforts from all members of the community. Vail Spa and East West Destination Hospitality have established an Eco Care committee that takes great pride in active involvement and leadership in sustainable practices. As a … Read more

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall I don’t know if it is the natural beauty of the mountains that draws me or the people with … Read more

Most people that have visited Vail know that our little slice of heaven was greatly influenced and by the impact of the 10th Mountain Division and it’s soldiers. Many of the soldiers who fought in World War II had a common love for the outdoors, which translated to skiing.  And for some that passion led … Read more

As we trudge through what the rest of the country calls “spring”, the Vail Valley and surrounding mountain towns endure “Mud Season.” Beyond the mixture of rain and snow that defines the shoulder season, it is a time treasured by locals. The villages are void of skis, turning lifts and filled with great restaurant and retail … Read more