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Meet Plum Vail host Jolana Leigh Smith! In addition to seeing Jolana on Fresh Tracks and The MorningNoon&Night Show, you can hear her on KZYR 97.7 "The Zephyr" (True. Local. Radio). Jolana has been living in Vail for close to 4 years and shares with us some of her Valley favorites.
Apr 15, 2009
by John Elliot
Meet Jeniece Pettitt, Plum Vail's Senior Producer/Editor! Jeniece has clocked some serious time in Vail (and in Colorado in general) and shares with us some of her Valley favorites. Vail's best kept secret, however? She's not letting on...
Apr 14, 2009
by Jeniece Pettitt (Author) | John Elliot
There’s a common expression among Vail locals: “Winter is great … but summer is why we live here.” Of course we love to ski and play in the snow, but the summer, with its perfect temperatures, jaw-dropping landscapes of wildflower and pine tree-adorned Rocky Mountains is true paradise.
Jan 13, 2009
in Guide
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.
Jan 13, 2009
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American Airlines is making an offer you can't refuse: From December 1-17, 2009 & January 3-10, 2010, kids fly free to & from Vail.
Nov 12, 2009
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
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
You may know Vail and Beaver Creek mountains by heart from the top down in the wintertime, but they look completely different in summer, especially if you start your work from the bottom up.
May 5, 2009
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Host Erik Williams interviews Beau Mills of Piney River Adventures and Skea's Diane Boyer from the top of the "inspiration center" in this episode of Plum Daily. Also Vince Lahey teaches us how to ski jump and much more.
Feb 27, 2011
in Plum Daily
Plum Daily has all your latest snow, weather & events, including Talons Challenge and the Snowball Music Festival. Erik Williams hosts this episode featuring a live acoustic performance by local Wes Yoakam and much more.
Feb 26, 2011
in Plum Daily
Erik Williams hosts this episode of Plum Daily featuring the latest from Vail, including bands like The 5 Browns and Elephant Revival. Hear about what to expect at Talons Challenge and from Julie Tomlinson too.
Feb 25, 2011
in Plum Daily
From everyday affluent with Inspirato to Talons Challenge, host Erik Williams has your news, events and conditions in this live episode of Plum Daily, featuring interviews, your Plum Picks, The Juice and more.
Feb 20, 2011
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