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Operation Ski Conditioning: How to Prepare for the Season

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 in Vail Insider Blog (1 Comments)

Help with Your Hike

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 in Vail Insider Blog

Fall Colors in Vail

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 in Vail Insider Blog

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DOs and DON'Ts of Trail Running

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 in Vail Insider Blog

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Mountain Tips: Telemark Turns

Anyone who has tried it or even seen it knows that telemark skiing isn't easy. Plum reels you into Mountain Tips at Copper Mountain. High up on Union Peak, on a cold, windy and tricky snow day, tele skier Shauna Farnell offers pointers on the importance of hand positioning in making tele turns.

Oct 27, 2008 by in Video

Andreas Wiig's Honda Session

Undoubtedly a crowd favorite, the 2007 Honda Session Super Slopestyle provided high-flying thrills, chills and spills, not to mention a series of 15-foot tall fireballs! Watch winner Andreas Wiig throw down three 1080s for the best performance of the night.

Aug 2, 2007 by