What Can You Do in the Vail Valley in Winter Besides Skiing?
Looking for Vail Valley winter activities beyond skiing? Compare snowmobiling, winter fishing, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, skating and sleigh rides at specific local…
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What’s happening in the valley, and how to make the most of it.
Short, dated updates on Vail, Eagle and everywhere in between, a weekly catch-up for when you’ve missed a few, and practical guides for locals and visitors.
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Winter Lodging Bookings Are Slower. What Vail Valley Visitors Should Do
Western mountain winter lodging bookings were down in a September snapshot. Here is what the regional data means—and does not mean—for planning a Vail Valley trip.
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Colorado Senate District 8: Roberts and Marshall on the Issues
Compare what Dylan Roberts and Corey Marshall say about housing, health care, water and rural work in Colorado Senate District 8, with links to their platforms.
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Would Colorado Proposition 137 Raise Taxes? What Voters Should Know
Colorado Proposition 137 would redirect existing sporting-goods sales tax revenue. Learn what it could fund, why the tax rate stays the same, and how TABOR refunds could change.
Explore the valley
When Will Vail and Beaver Creek Open? What to Check Before Ski Season
Vail plans to open Nov. 13 and Beaver Creek Nov. 25, 2026. See what those dates mean—and where to check live lift,…
The Vail Yeti Are Heading Back to Dobson Arena. Here’s When to Watch
Dobson Arena plans to welcome skaters back in November, with Vail Yeti games listed for December. Here are the dates and other…
