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Looking up at Vail Mountain can be something akin to staring out across the Atlantic Ocean. It is, after all, the largest single ski mountain in North America. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide to help you know where to ski depending on your ability level, in each area of Vail.
January 13, 2009
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The best trails for those just starting their ski or snowboard careers...
January 12, 2009
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For more than 60 years, Aspen/Snowmass has offered some of the best skiing and riding in the world. Boasting 5,285 acres of terrain, 336 trails, an average snowfall of 300 inches, and four distinctly different mountains—Aspen has something for every level of skier or rider.
January 12, 2009
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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.
October 7, 2009
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Shauna Farnell
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Photo Credit: Matt Gemmill
The first photos of Vail Closing Day 2009 have arrived! Enjoy pictures of the Belle's Camp Closing Party, the Tuaca World Pond Skimming Championships and, of course, Four at 4 as well as some beautiful shots of Vail Mountain's final sunset for the season.
April 21, 2009
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John Elliot
in Vail Insider Blog
Yesterday (sadly!) was the final day of the ski season on Vail Mountain. The tweets were, as you may imagine, frequent and fantastic.
April 20, 2009
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Justin Ross
While most might think that the cold and snow were my biggest challenge, being a transplant from Texas, they would be wrong. Learning to ski was by far and away my biggest hurdle.
April 15, 2009
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Amber Geary
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Born and raised in the Caribbean, Dow Travers will be the first Cayman Islander to compete in the Winter Olympics. Dow explains how he found his love for skiing and handles the pressure of being the first and sole representative for his country in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
January 29, 2010
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Olympic Gold Medalist & U.S. Ski Team member Jonny Moseley joins Ramona Bruland & Oliver Sharpe on Top Of The Mountain to debate which locations have the BEST snow. Jonny's choice for North America? Lake Tahoe. His choice for best snow in the world? Alaska. Go USA!
January 19, 2010
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Calling all adrenaline junkies! Plum Picks the Best Extreme Activities in the mountains, including skiing Palmyra Peak in Telluride, winter paragliding in Aspen & The World Pond Skimming Championships in Vail.
January 11, 2010
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Ever dream of racing the same courses conquered by the likes of Bode Miller & Ted Ligety? Then gives these runs a try! Plum Picks the Best Pro Courses Open to the Public including Ruthie's, Strawpile & Norway at Aspen Mountain, Beaver Creek's Golden Eagle and The Lower Plunge at Telluride.
January 11, 2010
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