Tag: Vail
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World-renowned DJ Dillon Francis to perform at 10,350′ during free mountaintop pop-up show in Vail
Vail Mountain is set to host its second winter pop-up concert of the season, featuring world-renowned DJ Dillon Francis who’s known for hits like ‘Say Less’ and ‘Get Low.’ The pop-up show will take place on the Eagle’s Nest Rooftop from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 10 and it’s free to attend though…
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Two people taken to hospital after chairlift fall at Vail
Two men fell from the Mountain Express Lift at Vail Ski Resort on Monday, Dec. 15. According to Vail Mountain, ski patrol responded to a report that a 59-year-old male guest from Sherman Oaks, California and a 21-year-old male guest from Ranch Palo Verdes, California fell from the Mountaintop Express Lift, also known as Lift…
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Colorado dominates ranking of 7 ‘poshest’ mountain towns in US
It’s no secret that hitting the slopes is a pricey endeavor these days – and while it’s still possible to find great deals at some Colorado spots (like at this spot where lift tickets start at $9), that’s not always the case. In terms of affordable options when it comes to skiing and snowboarding, it…
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Fact or Fiction: Did ‘notorious’ hunter Sir St. George Gore really kill 1,000s of animals across the American West?
Last week, I wrote an article about the legend of Sir St. George Gore, the namesake of Colorado’s Gore Range and Gore Pass, along with several other well-known landmarks. While these spots bear his name, Gore is perhaps best-known for his notorious hunting expedition in which he is often blamed for slaughtering 1,000s of animals…
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The 1976 incident that left four dead after gondola cars crashed 125 feet to ground in Colorado
While chairlift accidents are extremely rare, they do occur. Resort-goers following lift safety protocol is a crucial step in accident prevention, though sometimes, mechanical failures can tragically become a factor, too. A lengthy Sports Illustrated piece from 1976 details one of those instances, recounting the story of a fatal gondola malfunction took place at Vail…
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Mountain town police search for suspect in theft of $27K necklace
The Vail Police Department has issued a public statement regarding the theft of a gold necklace valued at $27,000. According to a social media post on the matter, the theft took place around 4:52 p.m. on October 18, with the pricy piece of jewelry stolen from Karats Vail at 122 E. Meadow Dr. Surveillance footage…
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Ski resort markets show signs of life as first snows arrive
As the first real snow of the season arrives in Colorado’s mountain resorts, real estate agents in ski towns are reporting a better market this fall than the one that brokers down the hill along the Front Range are seeing. “There is healthy activity as both buyers and sellers adjust to new price realities,” said…
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Skier parking at Vail just got more expensive for upcoming winter season
Winter parking at the Town of Vail’s parking lots just got more expensive heading into winter 2025-26 and changes go into effect Nov. 14. According to the Vail Town Council, last week they approved a change that will have visitors now pay a $10/hour charge for a maximum of five hours on peak days (Friday…
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Vail Resorts announces target opening dates for Colorado ski resorts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Vail Resorts on Wednesday announced target dates for opening some of Colorado’s premier ski destinations. That includes Keystone Resort, one of the state’s first ski areas to open. Mid-October is the aim for the owning…
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Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame announces 2025 class, adds pioneer skiers
Pioneers in extreme, freestyle and adaptive skiing are among this year’s Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame class. Two of the 2025 members, Trace Worthington and Wendy Fisher, “add range to our Hall of Fame, representing freestyle and big-mountain athletes,” chair of the Vail-based selection committee, Bill Tomcich, noted in a recent announcement. The announcement credited…