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Gerald Ford: America’s Ski Bum President

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Of all the 46 Presidents the United States has elected in its nearly 250-year history, President Gerald Ford takes the crown for best skier. The 38th President was an avid alpinist in his day and even owned a house in Vail where he regularly enjoyed hitting the slopes with his family. President Ford was quite the athlete, leading him to develop […]

Matt Scribner | February 16, 2023
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A First Timer’s Guide to Vail Mountain, CO

Vail ski resort

Looking to visit Vail for the first time but don’t know where to start? With 5,289 acres of skiable terrain, a beautiful base village widely regarded as one of the best in the nation, and dozens of fantastic food and restaurant options, Vail is undoubtedly one of the premier mountain destinations in the world. With so many excellent options, having […]

Matt Scribner | January 26, 2023
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Town of Vail, CO, Offers Vail Corp. $12 Million For Contested Land

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The latest development in the ongoing saga of Vail town versus the Vail Corporation was that the town narrowly voted in favor of extending an offer of $12 million for the purchase of the contested 23.3 acre parcel of land in East Vail. The mayor Kim Langmaid stated that the offer was based on advice from several experts and deemed […]

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Julia Schneemann | September 26, 2022
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As the Eagle Valley Trail, CO, Nears Completion, Excitement Rises. But So Does The Difficulty and Expense

Map of the progress for the Eagle Valley Trail, Colorado.

Work Nears Completion Work steadily continues this summer as the Eagle Valley Trail inches closer to completion, now down to the last 12 miles. The Eagle Valley Trail is a bike-pedestrian route that extends 63 miles across Eagle Country, Colorado. It starts at the top of Vail Pass before winding its way west through Vail to Minturn then Edwards and […]

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Ryan Kime | August 26, 2022
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Wildfire Threatening Colorado Ski County Has Tripled in Size

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The Sylvan Fire burning in Eagle County, CO, home to Vail and Beaver Creek ski areas, has tripled in size to 1,424 acres, since starting on Sunday afternoon. Lightning is suspected as the cause. Related: Ice Lakes Area in San Juans, CO to Remain Closed All Summer Due to Safety Risks Caused by 2020 Wildfire The fire is currently twelve miles […]

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Firebrains | June 22, 2021
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Colorado Proposing Shuttle Service Along I-70

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The Colorado Department of Transportation is proposing a shuttle service that will run from the Denver metro area on the Front Range along Interstate 70 as far as Eagle County. According to 9News, the state is proposing to expand on the current Bustang services that runs between Denver and Grand Junction three times a week as well as up to […]

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Anson Brown | April 1, 2021
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Fundraiser Started for Families of 3 Eagle County, CO Avalanche Victims

A fundraising event is being planned for the families of three Colorado men killed in an avalanche earlier this month. In response to the loss of three of Eagle’s community members in an avalanche in Silverton, CO, Cameron Douglas, an Eagle County restauranteur, has organized a county-wide effort to support the families of these victims through the liquid that brings […]

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Mike Bartholow | February 25, 2021
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Vail, CO Introduces Drastic New Measures to Save the Ski Season

Vail Rent Relief

The town of Vail, CO yesterday introduced drastic new measures to slow the spread of covid-19 and save the ski season, Vail Daily reports. In an attempt to curb the constantly rising case numbers in Eagle County, town manager Scott Robson yesterday amended the original emergency order, limiting gatherings to only members of the same family. The new order will run […]

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SnowBrains | November 24, 2020
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