Vail Mountain, CO, Ranked Most Climate-Resistant Ski Resort in the World Climate Change is widely considered the most significant threat facing the ski industry. This winter is already highlighting the disruptive nature of changing weather patterns. Some western resorts have pushed back opening dates, while the East Coast is experiencing a banner start to the season. Related: Arizona Snowbowl Has Defied the Season with a Blockbuster 57 Inches of Snow While the […] Climate Greg Wedow | December 3, 2025 0 Comments
A First Timer’s Guide to Vail Mountain, CO 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 4 Comments
Top 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the World Engel & Völkers has released its new rankings of the world’s most expensive ski towns. The list is based on two factors: top prices per square meter for freehold apartments and the highest asking prices for private residences. Related: Top 9 Most Expensive Season Passes in the USA What makes these places buyers’ top choices? Engel & Völkers says there […] Industry News Liam Abbott | October 10, 2022 1 Comment
Vail is First US Mountain Resort Destination to Earn Title of “Sustainable Destination” The destination of Vail, Colorado has been named a “sustainable destination” by Sustainable Travel International, making it the first resort in the US and the first mountain resort in the world to earn this certification. The town of Vail, Vail Resorts, Walking Mountains Science Center, the US Forest Service, and other private and public agencies and groups all played a significant […] Jenah MacGrain | July 25, 2018 1 Comment
East Vail, CO Avalanche Kills 1, Injures 3 An avalanche this morning caught 4 skiers in the East Vail Chutes. One of those skiers is did not survive. The other 3 skiers received non-life threatening injuries. The avalanche occurred at 11:30am today in the out of bounds area called the East Vail Chutes. These chutes exist between Vail Pass and Vail ski resort. “an extremely steep, avalanche prone bowl that drains down to […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 7, 2014 1 Comment
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