Hey look! Vail's ski season is almost upon us. Again. Yes, we know the summer & fall only lasted about five minutes, but we're making the best of it and want to devote our fitness regiment to training for skiing and snowboarding.
Oct 7, 2009 by Shauna Farnell in Vail Insider Blog (1 Comments)
There's no greater way to explore the Colorado Rockies than by foot. The greatest thing about meandering through the mountains on your own two feet is that there is virtually no path that can't be traveled and there are no special skills required ... anyone who can walk can also hike.
Oct 7, 2009 by Shauna Farnell in Vail Insider Blog
Don't crash your car gazing at the breathtaking blanket of fall colors lining the Vail Valley. The panorama is amazing, but not as magical as stepping or riding over the yellow leaves while the sun breaks through branches in a kaleidoscope of reds and oranges.
Oct 7, 2009 by Shauna Farnell in Vail Insider Blog
transrockies.com
After slogging my way through the local trail running series' 10K at 10,000 feet last year, I thought I'd throw a list of guidelines together for fellow unseasoned runners. The local trail-running series, operated by the Vail Recreation District, is a fantastic way to bond with other health-minded individuals, get your heart rate up, and get a new perspective of Vail's world-class trails and views.
Oct 7, 2009 by Shauna Farnell in Vail Insider Blog
Greg Keuhn
With the chilly weather moving in fast, we say, go West, friends. Luckily desert riding isn’t far away. Ghost town that it is around these parts before ski season gets underway, hundreds of area fat-tire enthusiasts head West for sun, sand and slickrock.
Oct 7, 2009 by Shauna Farnell in Vail Insider Blog
Copyright Sara Sheehy
When there's lots of snow and lots of people, Vail visitors often set out for the backcountry. It's a thrill. It's a great escape. But beware. Skiing, riding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the backcountry always means avalanche danger on and under steep slopes.
Oct 7, 2009 by Shauna Farnell in Vail Insider Blog
As with hiking, Vail and Beaver Creek each have their own system of specified mountain bike trails, all of which can be accessed by lift for a bike-haul fee. Those with strong lungs can go the more rewarding route of biking up the mountain on service roads and trails.
May 11, 2009 by John Elliot | Shauna Farnell in Vail Insider Blog
Probably the easiest trail to access on Vail Mountain, Berry Picker, measuring roughly six miles each way, begins right at the base of the gondola in Lionshead and ends at the top of the gondie at Eagle’s Nest.
Apr 27, 2009 by Shauna Farnell in Vail Insider Blog (3 Comments)
